Asia-Europe sea-to-air hubs see surge in tonnages

Recent weeks have witnessed a substantial surge in tonnages at several key Asia-Europe sea-air hubs as shippers turn to alternative logistics solutions amidst disruptions to container shipping caused by attacks on ships in the Red Sea, according to WorldACD Market data. Notable hubs such as Dubai, Colombo and Bangkok have reported an influx of air cargo as cargo owners rush to replenish stocks in Europe. The redirection of container ships around the Cape of Good Hope, due to the Suez Canal disruptions, has contributed to this surge. Dubai-Europe traffic is up by 71% in the first seven weeks of 2024