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Air cargo: Beating Africa’s infrastructure challenges
Air Cargo is essential to the Africa’s economic growth. But poor record of safety and security coupled with insufficient infrastructure, lack of regulation and government actions have been the main […]
Africa’s role in global air cargo
Air Cargo is a major driver of international trade. With oil prices taking a slide, demand for airfreight is picking up. IATA reports suggest that Cargo volumes are expected to […]
Revamp underway at Kilimanjaro International
Renovation, expansion and modernisation of Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) is expected to be complete within 23 months. The €37 million BAM International project will see the expansion of the […]
IATA lists air cargo priorities
The air cargo industry needs to transition to paperless freight processes, focus on global handling standards for pharmaceutical freight, and ensure the continued safe transportation of lithium batteries, says the […]
Emirates introduces new African freighter service
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced a weekly freighter service to Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso which will enhance current bilateral trade links between the UAE and Africa. Ouagadougou is the 27th African […]
FIATA supports dropping of surcharges
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (Fiata) has put its support behind the call to eliminate the fuel and security surcharges in airline freight rates. “Recent statements of some […]
Improved 5-year air cargo outlook
International freight volumes are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% over the next five years. Emerging economies, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, […]
Air freight markets in modest slowdown
Global air freight markets in April showing demand (measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers or FTKs) was 3.2% above previous year levels. Demand has not, however, grown in recent months. Traffic […]
Air cargo market continues moderate recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has released its latest analysis of demand for air cargo around the world. Note the observation on the air cargo market in Africa: African […]