May Air Cargo Buoyed by Easing of Omicron Restrictions in China

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints and contributed to a performance improvement in May. Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. […]

Fall in Air Cargo Demand in line with Expectations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand and contraction in capacity. The effects of Omicron in Asia and the Russia–Ukraine war continue to create a challenging operating backdrop that is driving the decline.Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons […]

Etihad Cargo appoints general manager – Americas

Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline Pappas as general manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, Pappas will report directly to Etihad Cargo’s director – cargo commercial west, Mark Faulkner. She will be responsible for establishing new and further developing existing relationships with Etihad Cargo’s customers based in North and South America. Pappas joins Etihad Cargo with […]

Correos Cargo launches Madrid-Hong Kong cargo service

Spanish postal group Correos Cargo has launched a twice-weekly Madrid-Hong Kong air cargo service to help Spanish companies grow their supply chains amid the e-commerce boom. The “Milana Bonita” Airbus A330 has a cargo capacity of 50 tons and offers air transport for all types of materials and sectors. It’s not clear whether the aircraft […]

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 […]