The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 8.2% compared to November 2023 levels (9.5% for international operations) for a 16th consecutive month of growth. • Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.6% compared to November 2023 (6.5% for international operations). "It was a good November for air cargo with … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024, 16th month of consecutive growth
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All Nippon Airways first in Japan to achieve IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest 5-Star airline for 12 consecutive years, has become the first Japanese carrier to receive the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries (CEIV Lit-batt) certification on December 24, 2024. This rigorous certification program recognizes ANA’s commitment to the highest safety standards and compliance for the transport of lithium batteries. With the growing use of lithium batteries in … [Read more...] about All Nippon Airways first in Japan to achieve IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification
Safeguarding dangerous goods and pharmaceuticals in global logistics
A specialised cargo plane touches down at midnight. Its cargo: a radiopharmaceutical with a six-hour half-life, racing against time to reach a patient across the globe. This is the high-stakes world of transporting dangerous goods and pharmaceuticals—where precision is paramount and the margin for error is zero. In today's complex cargo logistics landscape, ensuring safe and compliant transport of these sensitive materials isn't just a priority—it's an absolute necessity. Each shipment, be it … [Read more...] about Safeguarding dangerous goods and pharmaceuticals in global logistics
Strengthened profitability expected in 2025 even as supply chain issues persist, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges. Highlights include: Net profits are expected to be $36.6 billion in 2025 for a 3.6% net profit margin. That is a slight improvement from the expected $31.5 billion net profit in 2024 (3.3% net profit margin). Average net profit per passenger is expected to be $7.0 … [Read more...] about Strengthened profitability expected in 2025 even as supply chain issues persist, says IATA
IATA: Air cargo demand up 9.8% in October 2024 – 15th month of consecutive growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels (10.3% for international operations) for a 15th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), increased by 5.9% compared to October 2023 (7.2% for international operations). This was … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 9.8% in October 2024 – 15th month of consecutive growth
dnata is first ground services provider in Europe to earn IATA’s environmental management certification
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) environmental management certification. The recognition highlights the company’s dedication to implementing robust sustainability initiatives. IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is a certification programme developed to independently assess the commitment of aviation stakeholders such as airlines, airports, cargo handling … [Read more...] about dnata is first ground services provider in Europe to earn IATA’s environmental management certification
