US tariffs still hurt key air cargo routes; India most directly hit

Europe lanes more stable as US-bound shipments soften from Dubai and India

- BY JUSTIN VARGHESE

The recent rise in US tariffs on Indian goods is beginning to show up in global air cargo patterns.

According to data from WorldACD, shipments from India to the United States have declined consistently since the 50 per cent tariffs came into effect on August 27.

In the week of September 8-14, volumes dropped by 8 per cent compared with the week before. That followed falls of 12 per cent and 11 per cent in the previous two weeks. Current levels are around 14 per cent below the three-month average.

These declines come after a surge in late August, when exporters moved goods ahead of the tariff deadline.