Cargo & logistics

Boeing publishes 2026 World Air Cargo Forecast

Last observed 2026-10-28 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

Boeing forecasts substantial freighter-fleet expansion and cargo-traffic growth through 2045.

Why it matters: Cargo fleet expansion is being driven by doubling traffic, e-commerce, shifting manufacturing and high-value technology shipments, supporting continued conversion and new-build demand.

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