THE battle for the airfreight market share among airlines has heated up, primarily due to disruptions that have increased ocean freight rates, reports Nairobi's East African.
Many airlines are upgrading their fleets and expanding destinations as the shortage of containers in the region continues to hinder it.
Meanwhile, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) declared demand for airfreight has stayed above pre-Covid crisis levels.
'African airlines saw international cargo volumes increase by 26.7 per cent end of last year, which is the largest increase of all regions. International capacity was 9.4 per cent higher than pre-crisis levels, Africa is the only region in positive territory, albeit on small volumes,' said the IATA.
Said Shippers Council of East Africa chief executive Gilbert Lagat: 'Importers consider time, cost, and efficiency. If the consignment reaches on time at a moderate cost, importers will consider and with the increasing trade barriers at the borders, air freight is the best bet.'
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Many airlines are upgrading their fleets and expanding destinations as the shortage of containers in the region continues to hinder it.
Meanwhile, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) declared demand for airfreight has stayed above pre-Covid crisis levels.
'African airlines saw international cargo volumes increase by 26.7 per cent end of last year, which is the largest increase of all regions. International capacity was 9.4 per cent higher than pre-crisis levels, Africa is the only region in positive territory, albeit on small volumes,' said the IATA.
Said Shippers Council of East Africa chief executive Gilbert Lagat: 'Importers consider time, cost, and efficiency. If the consignment reaches on time at a moderate cost, importers will consider and with the increasing trade barriers at the borders, air freight is the best bet.'
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