Xeneta: transatlantic westbound air cargo rates rise 7% to $1.88/kg as early peak looms

Summary

In the week ending Sep 1, average air cargo spot rates from Western Europe to the US rose 7% from four weeks earlier to $1.88/kg, per Xeneta. Inbound Eastern US led gains-Chicago up 17% to $2.20/kg, New York up 16% to $1.58-while West Coast gateways LAX and SFO fell 5% and 15%. Analysts warn AI-hardware demand and Middle East capacity loss could pull the peak season forward to September.