IATAFrom IATAAerospace & DefenseWCS to Focus on Building Resilience in Air CargoThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.September 6, 2022Air CargoAirfreight Industry Sees Modest Year-Over-Year Growth in MarchThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global airfreight markets, showing a modest 1.6 percent rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in freight tonne kilometers.May 7, 2015Air CargoAirfreight Industry Saw Positive Growth in 2014, Especially in Asia-Pacific, Middle EastThe International Air Transport Association released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5 percent demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers, a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent recorded in 2013 over 2012.February 13, 2015Air CargoAugust's Figures Show Airfreight Volumes Maintain Steady Growth CourseGlobal airfreight volumes continued with robust growth in August, according to the International Air Transport Association. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose 5.1 percent compared to August 2013. Capacity grew at a slower pace of 3.4 percent from the previous year. This is the second strong month for cargo volumes in a row, following the 6.1 percent year-on-year rise recorded in July.October 13, 2014Air CargoAfter Growth Spurt at End of 2013, Airfreight Market Has Leveled OffAirfreight markets in March were up 5.9 percent compared to a year ago and capacity grew 3.4 percent, according to the International Air Transport Association. While this marks a significant improvement in volumes compared to March 2013, much of the growth took place in the final quarter of 2013 (over and above the usual year-end volume growth). Since the beginning of the year, air cargo volumes have been basically flat. This plateau in volumes is consistent with the recent pause in improvements to business confidence and world trade.May 16, 2014Air CargoIn Early 2013, Airfreight Markets Continue to See Strengthening in DemandThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global airfreight markets in February showing a 2.9 percent increase in demand compared to February 2013. The first two months of 2014 have seen an overall 3.6 percent improvement in demand over the previous year. This continues the strengthening in cargo markets which began in the second half of 2013.April 7, 2014Air CargoAirfreight Markets See Strong Start to the New YearThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) released January performance data showing a strong rise in airfreight growth compared to a year ago. Global freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose 4.5 percent in January compared to January 2013. This is a significant acceleration on the 2.2 percent year-on-year growth rate recorded in December, and is well above the 1.4 percent full-year growth reported for 2013 as compared to 2012.March 7, 2014Air CargoAir Cargo Continues Moderate Recovery, But Growth Uneven Across RegionsFigures from the International Air Transport Association show a 6.1-percent growth in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers for airfreight in November 2013 over the same month in the previous year. November's performance is an improvement on the 4.4-percent year-on-year demand expansion recorded in October. This continues an improvement trend in the weak air cargo markets which has been developing over 2013.January 15, 2014All LogisticsOil Prices, Syrian Crisis Cause Airline Profits Forecast for 2013 to Be Revised DownThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2013 global industry outlook downwards to $11.7bn on revenues of $708bn. Airline performance continued to improve in the second quarter, but at a slower pace than was expected with the previous projection (in June) of $12.7bn. This reflects the impact on demand of the oil price spike associated with the Syrian crisis and disappointing growth in several key emerging markets.September 25, 2013Air CargoAir Cargo Growth Maintains Modest Pace in Most Parts of the WorldFigures for July show global air cargo traffic continuing the modest improvement trend experienced in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.September 10, 2013Page 1 of 3Next Page
