African Carriers Saw Freight Demand Decrease By 8.5% In February 2019

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased 4.7% in February 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This was the fourth consecutive month of negative year-on-year growth and the worst performance in the last three years. Specifically, African carriers saw freight demand decrease …

African Carriers’ Freight Demand Contract By 2.1% In Sept. 2018

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says African carriers saw freight demand contract by 2.1% in September 2018, compared to the same month last year, adding that this was the sixth time in seven months that demand contracted. IATA states: “Capacity increased by 6.2% year-on-year. After a peak in demand at the end of 2017, seasonally-adjusted international freight volumes have …