The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that the strong performance of air cargo in recent months is continuing. Demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK), rose 5.4 per cent in October compared to October 2013. This out-stripped capacity which grew by 4.4 per cent. Compared to September demand grew by 0.7 per cent bringing freight volumes to a new record monthly high. The good results reflect the improvements in … [Read more...] about October cargo on the up, says IATA
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Freight upswing for Qatar’s HIA
Cargo numbers have increased at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA), with an additional 12.76 per cent traffic in July. All cargo operations are now operating out of the new airport where the facility is fully automated, creating a seamless experience for both the cargo agents and customers. HIA also saw an 11.36 per cent passenger increase through its doors in July 2014 compared to July 2013. … [Read more...] about Freight upswing for Qatar’s HIA
APAC July cargo traffic up 6.8% YoY
ACI Asia-Pacific has reported that worldwide freight volumes continue to show signs of strong recovery with improvements in global trade and commerce. Cargo traffic recorded robust growth for the month of July 2014 with Asia-Pacific airports recording a year-on-year growth of 6.8 per cent, while the Middle East recorded growth of 12 per cent, and year-to-date growth was 5.1 per cent for Asia-Pacific and 9.6 per cent for the Middle East. The strong growth in the Middle East was primarily … [Read more...] about APAC July cargo traffic up 6.8% YoY
Freight upswing for Qatar’s HIA
Cargo numbers have increased at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA), with an additional 12.76 per cent traffic in July. All cargo operations are now operating out of the new airport where the facility is fully automated, creating a seamless experience for both the cargo agents and customers. HIA also saw an 11.36 per cent passenger increase through its doors in July 2014 compared to July 2013. … [Read more...] about Freight upswing for Qatar’s HIA
