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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, […]
Global platform for young freight forwarder
As the winner of the Region Africa Middle East phase of the Young Freight Forwarder of the Year competition, Fortunate Mboweni of Bidvest Panalpina Logistics is now off to compete […]
Benefits of Liberalized African Air Markets
A report setting out the considerable social and economic benefits of intra-African air service liberalization has been published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The report, by the experienced […]
New Global Head of Cargo appointed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment, effective from June 9, of Glyn Hughes as the Association’s next Global Head of Cargo. Glyn Hughes joined IATA in 1991 […]
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 freight markets continue recovery except in Africa
Data for global air freight markets in February shows a 2.9% increase in demand compared to February 2013. With the first two months of this year has seen an overall […]
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 […]
Air Cargo resumes fragile recovery
During October there was, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) […]
Landmark agreement on Climate Change at ICAO
Major Progress on Environment, Safety, Security, Operations and Regulation Montreal - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised the leadership of governments in reaching a landmark agreement on Climate Change […]