Air cargo forwarders cannot reliably secure sufficient transatlantic capacity during peak demand periods

International freight forwarders managing Canada-to-Europe shipments face critical capacity shortages as demand surges due to trade diversification away from the US, but passenger flight reductions and seasonal fluctuations create unpredictable cargo space availability. Current capacity planning tools and carrier relationships fail to provide real-time visibility into available lift, forcing forwarders to either reject lucrative contracts or pay premium rates for emergency capacity solutions.