The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a strong increase in air cargo in July. Compared to July 2013, freight ton kilometres (FTKs) rose 5.8 per cent. This is an acceleration in growth from June when cargo demand grew at less than half that rate (2.4 per cent). The strong growth mirrors positive developments in some key regional economies. After a slowdown at the start of the year, global business confidence and trade are … [Read more...] about IATA: July air freight markets rise strongly