Middle East Airlines Expand Cargo Operations Amid Regional Disruptions
Middle East carriers are actively expanding their air cargo operations despite regional disruptions. The air cargo sector has shown resilience, adapting to shifting demands influenced by geopolitical events, including President Trump's diplomacy by tariff strategy. While air cargo between Asia-Pacific and North America saw a slight decline, growth in other markets, particularly Asia-Pacific to Europe, offset these losses. Middle East carriers, accounting for 13% of the global air cargo market, are keen to capitalize on this growth. However, recent regional crises have impacted operations, with airspace closures and flight cancellations reducing global air cargo capacity by 12%. Despite these challenges, carriers like Qatar Airways Cargo and Saudia Cargo are working to restore services and develop new freight corridors. Emirates SkyCargo and Etihad Airways are also expanding their fleets and networks, underscoring their long-term ambitions in the air cargo sector. 
