HONG Kong International Airport (HKIA) has retained its first position with a three per cent increase in cargo handled at over 4.3 million tonnes in 2023.
Memphis and Shanghai Pudong followed with 3.9 million tonnes (down four per cent) and 3.4 million tonnes (up 10 per cent), respectively, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI).
Air cargo volumes are estimated to have decreased -1.8 per cent year over year (-4.9 per cent versus 2019), finishing close to 115 million tonnes in 2023, reports Mumbai's The Trade STAT Times.
'Air cargo traffic is more concentrated among the main airports. Air cargo volumes in the top 20 airports, representing around 42 per cent (47.9 million tonnes) of the global volumes in 2023, dropped -3.2 percent in 2023 year over year but kept a gain of +1.6 percent vs 47.1 million tonnes in 2019.
'The decline can be attributed to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global trade and supply chains,' according to ACI data.
Luis Felipe de Oliveira, CEO, Airports Council International said: 'Air cargo has decreased slightly year over year, but it is important to remember that the sector is recalibrating from the historic highs of the past few years. Cargo traffic is concentrated in the hub airports and hong Kong retains its top spot.
'However, whatever position in the rankings an airport occupies, each is integral to the communities it serves. Airports are resilient, adaptable and support social and economic development. ACI World continues to advocate for airports worldwide to ensure their societal benefits are enjoyed by as many people as possible.'
2023 global aircraft movements were close to 96 million, representing a gain of 12.6 per cent from 2022 or a recovery of 92.8 per cent vs pre-pandemic period (2019).
The top 20 airports, representing close to 11 percent of global traffic (10.5 million movements), witnessed a gain of 12.2 per cent YoY, the update added.
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Memphis and Shanghai Pudong followed with 3.9 million tonnes (down four per cent) and 3.4 million tonnes (up 10 per cent), respectively, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI).
Air cargo volumes are estimated to have decreased -1.8 per cent year over year (-4.9 per cent versus 2019), finishing close to 115 million tonnes in 2023, reports Mumbai's The Trade STAT Times.
'Air cargo traffic is more concentrated among the main airports. Air cargo volumes in the top 20 airports, representing around 42 per cent (47.9 million tonnes) of the global volumes in 2023, dropped -3.2 percent in 2023 year over year but kept a gain of +1.6 percent vs 47.1 million tonnes in 2019.
'The decline can be attributed to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global trade and supply chains,' according to ACI data.
Luis Felipe de Oliveira, CEO, Airports Council International said: 'Air cargo has decreased slightly year over year, but it is important to remember that the sector is recalibrating from the historic highs of the past few years. Cargo traffic is concentrated in the hub airports and hong Kong retains its top spot.
'However, whatever position in the rankings an airport occupies, each is integral to the communities it serves. Airports are resilient, adaptable and support social and economic development. ACI World continues to advocate for airports worldwide to ensure their societal benefits are enjoyed by as many people as possible.'
2023 global aircraft movements were close to 96 million, representing a gain of 12.6 per cent from 2022 or a recovery of 92.8 per cent vs pre-pandemic period (2019).
The top 20 airports, representing close to 11 percent of global traffic (10.5 million movements), witnessed a gain of 12.2 per cent YoY, the update added.
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