Data from the Dutch analytical company Rotate, which monitors air cargo traffic, indicates a significant reduction in the capacity of direct air connections linking China, Hong Kong, and Europe. This decline in capacity has been attributed to the implementation of a new tax structure. Reports from sources including the Hungarian economic daily Világgazdaság and focus.de confirm that the decrease affects both the number of cargo flights and the total available space designated for parcel transport.
The impact has been most pronounced at European airports, facilities which serve as crucial logistical nodes for packages originating from Chinese online retailers. In response to the changing economic landscape, several air carriers have either canceled specific routes or rerouted their services to alternative destinations. According to Rotate’s analysis, the overall capacity of air cargo traffic originating from China and Hong Kong has seen a notable decrease of 19 percent.
For a specific period between July 2 and July 8, the total measured capacity stood at 1.2 million tons. This substantial adjustment suggests a direct correlation between the new tax policies and the operational feasibility of high-volume air freight routes. The industry is currently adapting to these revised logistical parameters, impacting supply chains that rely heavily on direct air connectivity between these major Asian and European markets.
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