Air France-KLM and CMA CGM join forces and sign a major long-term strategic partnership in global air cargo
Air France-KLM Group and the CMA CGM Group today announced that they have signed a long-term strategic partnership in the air cargo market[1]. This exclusive partnership will see both parties combine their complementary cargo networks, full freighter capacity and dedicated services in order to build an even more competitive offer thanks to the unrivalled know-how […]
War in Ukraine and Omicron Weigh on Air Cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand. The effects of Omicron in Asia, the Russia – Ukraine war and a challenging operating backdrop contributed to the decline.Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise […]
Air Cargo Growth Continues in February, up 2.9%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop. Several factors benefitted air cargo in February compared to January. On the demand side, manufacturing activity ramped-up quickly after the early February Lunar New Year holiday. Capacity was positively influenced by […]
Crescimento do transporte aéreo de carga continua em janeiro, mas em ritmo mais lento
A Associação Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA – International Air Transport Association) divulgou os resultados dos mercados globais d o transporte aéreo de carga de janeiro de 2022, mostrando um crescimento mais lento em janeiro de 2022. Fatores como interrupções na cadeia de suprimentos, restrições de capacidade e deterioração das condições econômicas do setor reduziram […]
Air Cargo Growth Continues in January but at a Slower Pace
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints, as well as a deterioration in economic conditions for the sector dampened demand. Note: We are returning to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise […]
Latest digital air cargo innovation will accelerate global recovery
ICAO and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have completed new digital air cargo technical specifications guidance that will help to accelerate the transition towards safer and more resilient supply chains, while making important contributions to COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. The digital innovations will permit the air transport sector to transition away […]
Strong December Performance Contributes to Stellar Year for Air Cargo in 2021, Year-on-year Demand up 18.7%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that full-year demand for air cargo increased by 6.9% in 2021, compared to 2019 (pre-covid levels) and 18.7% compared to 2020 following a strong performance in December 2021. This was the second biggest improvement in year-on-year demand since IATA started to […]
Supply Chain Disruptions Halve November Air Cargo Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in November 2021. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints impacted demand, despite economic conditions remaining favorable for the sector. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all […]
IATA’s new head of cargo outlines the challenges ahead
IATA’s new head of cargo, Brendan Sullivan, praises the sector’s response to Covid and outlines the challenges ahead, writes Roger Hailey. Airline passenger divisions may ‘put bums on seats’ but air cargo’s stakeholders went one better during the pandemic, they placed life-saving PPE on seats and launched the preighter. The airfreight industry has never been […]
Air Cargo Demand Up 9.4% in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to be well above pre-crisis levels and that the capacity constraints have eased slightly. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all comparisons below […]
