THE International air Transport Association (IATA) data for April shows strong growth in air cargo demand into the second quarter, reports Emirates News Agency.
Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 11.1 per cent compared to April 2023 levels (11.6 per cent for international operations). This is the fifth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth.
Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTKs), increased 7.1 per cent compared to April 2023 (10.2 per cent for international operations).
'Air cargo demand started Q2 with a solid 11.1 per cent increase,' said IATA director-general Willie Walsh.
'While many economic uncertainties remain, it appears that the roots of air cargo's strong performance are deepening. In recent months, air cargo demand grew even when the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was indicating the potential for contraction,' he said.
With the PMI now indicating growth, the prospects for continued strong demand are even more robust.'
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Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 11.1 per cent compared to April 2023 levels (11.6 per cent for international operations). This is the fifth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth.
Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTKs), increased 7.1 per cent compared to April 2023 (10.2 per cent for international operations).
'Air cargo demand started Q2 with a solid 11.1 per cent increase,' said IATA director-general Willie Walsh.
'While many economic uncertainties remain, it appears that the roots of air cargo's strong performance are deepening. In recent months, air cargo demand grew even when the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was indicating the potential for contraction,' he said.
With the PMI now indicating growth, the prospects for continued strong demand are even more robust.'
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