#airfreight Market Update | June 2026
Global air cargo demand remained resilient with volumes up 4% year over year and 4% year to date in May 2026. Semiconductor & AI-related shipments continued to support growth despite softer e-commerce activity.
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📦 Capacity increased 3% year over year globally, supported by 7% freighter growth, while passenger belly capacity fell 2%.
📈 Rates remained elevated, with spot rates up 47% vs. last year as capacity constraints, fuel costs & market uncertainty continued to support pricing.
It’s all yellow and rainbows! 💛🌈
In celebration of Pride, DHL is celebrating inclusion with parades and vibrant moments that bring us together. At DHL Global Forwarding, we’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can truly be themselves and feel they belong 💗
AI is accelerating data center demand, driven by the semiconductor ecosystem powering it. As part of DHL Innovation Insights Live, Boris Finselberg shares DHL Global Forwarding's perspective.
Watch the full interview - https://t.co/XL2AY3MtIf
A special thanks to Martyn Lawns, Marc de Beunje and Ewan Nicholson for sharing valuable insights on #ProjectLogistics, Europe's bottlenecks, and tackling talent challenges.
Discover how DHL Industrial Projects can support your complex logistics needs: https://t.co/v4GjRUtdsq
🚀 Insightful conversations on the future of project forwarding at Breakbulk Europe 2026!
As a proud sponsor of Breakbulk Europe 2026, we were glad to bring our expertise to the industry's largest event, joining over 11,000 participants at the Rotterdam Ahoy.
Spot your country as a Great Place to Work®! 👀
As of May 2026, DHL continues to be recognized on the Great Place to Work® National Lists across multiple countries 🏆.
👉 Be a part of our GPTW: https://t.co/MVodQT0qDE
Join DHL's webinar, Large Battery & BESS Logistics: One Challenge, Many Industries
📅 June 30, 2026
Option 1: 9:30 am CET | 03:30 pm SGT
Option 2: 4:30 pm CET | 10:30 am EST
Secure your seat: https://t.co/OsUhsrLU7h
Digiweek 2026 has kicked off at DHL Global Forwarding!
Colleagues from every region are exploring how digitalization is shaping our business and industry. The opening session featured Tim Robertson & HappyRobot CEO Pablo Palafox discussing the future of agentic AI.
36 race cars. 1000 of tires. Entire garage setups. All moving across continents on a schedule that can't slip.
Our FIA World Endurance Championship logistics partnership now extends to the Asian Le Mans Series.
Full story: https://t.co/V07I8XgEWF
Sending appreciation around the world, one message at a time! ✈️
This Appreciation Week, our paper airplanes carry more than words, they carry recognition & connection. No matter where we are, our people make the difference every day. 🌍
💬 tag someone who deserves it!
Our June Port Situation Update shows mixed conditions across key trade lanes. While overall operations remain stable in many regions, congestion, equipment shortages and inland constraints continue to impact select ports.
👉 Read the full update here:
https://t.co/SXTRwCiW5V
Cold chain failures don’t show in reports—they show in lost product and broken trust.
Temperature control is just the baseline. Real success needs visibility, risk mitigation, and global compliance.
👇 Read more on where shippers get it right—and don’t: https://t.co/SfTkHZTJ0L
Wrapping up an inspiring New Energy Conference 2026 in Amsterdam! 🚀
From bold ideas to real-world solutions across renewables, EVs, hydrogen, & sustainable logistics, our leaders captured the energy transition in just one word each.
Learn more:: https://t.co/1bVA2jW56P
At DHL, we support the energy transition by driving electrification across the value chain—from wind and solar to EVs and batteries. With global reach and local expertise, we move critical components safely and on time.
👉 Discover now: https://t.co/edZ4RkqWDE
Did you know some turbine blades are longer than two Boeing 747s, and certain wind farms span areas as large as Switzerland?
On Global Wind Day, we recognize how wind energy is reshaping our future—and the innovation and coordination that keep it moving.