The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in April showing that demand dropped 27.7 percent compared to the same period in 2019 - the sharpest fall ever recorded. Still, there was insufficient capacity to meet demand as a result of the loss of belly cargo operations on passenger aircraft. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs), fell by 27.7 percent in April compared to the previous year (-29.5 percent for international … [Read more...] about Air cargo capacity crunch: Demand plummets but capacity disappears even faster
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May air cargo volumes improve month-on-month but dip in final two weeks may be a cause for concern
Global industry data for May supports the continued small recovery of air cargo volumes but a fall in demand over the last two weeks of the month may signal more challenging times ahead as airlines return capacity to the market. Having only recently stated that the global air cargo industry had stabilised, but was by no means in good shape, the latest week-by-week analyses by CLIVE Data Services for May, unfortunately, pinpoints a slightly deteriorating condition as the month … [Read more...] about May air cargo volumes improve month-on-month but dip in final two weeks may be a cause for concern
CargoLogicAir implements CHAMP’s Weight & Balance solution for their resumed freighter operations
CargoLogicAir, the Great British Cargo Airline, has implemented CHAMP’s Weight & Balance solution - flying again to provide much-needed freighter capacity supporting the global supply chain in these challenging times. After suspending operations in February, CargoLogicAir (CLA) resumed operations in April with two B747-400F to transport personal protective equipment (PPE) for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). While mainly operating to the UK, CargoLogicAir has also commenced … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir implements CHAMP’s Weight & Balance solution for their resumed freighter operations
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines April 2020 traffic results: Passenger demand collapses, decline in cargo markets deepen
Preliminary April 2020 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that international air passenger markets were battered by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid spread of the virus, resulting in border closures and travel restrictions across the world, forced an almost complete shutdown of international airline operations. Meanwhile, air cargo markets remained active but were affected by weakening demand, and disruptions to global supply chains, … [Read more...] about Association of Asia Pacific Airlines April 2020 traffic results: Passenger demand collapses, decline in cargo markets deepen
WFS, Qatar Airways Cargo work side-by-side to race PPE supplies to French hospitals
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) cargo handling team in Paris has been working tirelessly to rapidly process shipments of personal protective equipment (PPE) delivered by customer Qatar Airways Cargo for hospitals across France treating patients with Covid-19. WFS has been the airline’s cargo handling partner at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport since 2000, providing warehouse handling and ramp handling for Qatar Airways Cargo services as well as trucking. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, … [Read more...] about WFS, Qatar Airways Cargo work side-by-side to race PPE supplies to French hospitals
GEODIS delivers 13 million masks to the U.S. with the help of an Antonov AN-124 aircraft
Leading global supply chain operator GEODIS has transported 13 million masks from China to the U.S. utilizing an Antonov AN-124, the world’s second-largest aircraft. This shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) arrived at Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 22 May and is the largest delivered to the airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the help of an Antonov AN-124, GEODIS has been able to make sure millions of essential workers receive the masks they need to … [Read more...] about GEODIS delivers 13 million masks to the U.S. with the help of an Antonov AN-124 aircraft
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