air cargo

World Air Cargo Industry Belly Up With Demand Down Almost 28%

While much attention in commercial aviation is on air travel, it’s the cargo and freight industry which has taken a body blow as well. Asia-Pacific…

Immediate And Severe Air Cargo Capacity Crunch

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March air cargo performance demonstrating a severe capacity shortfall. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs*),…

COVID-19: More Coordinated Approach Required To Keep Air Cargo Moving

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed its calls for a coordinated approach among governments to keep air cargo flowing. Delays in permit approvals,…

Air Cargo Demand Slumps As COVID-19 Takes Hold, Global Export Orders Hit Historical Low

Data released for February 2020 for global air freight markets shows that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometres, decreased by 1.4% compared to the same…

Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk, Urgent Government Action Required: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply…