Global industry marks 15th month of consecutive growth
Air cargo demand increases by 9.8pc in October: IATA
Geneva : Total global air cargo demand increased by 9.8 per cent compared to October 2023 levels (10.3 per cent for international operations) for a 15th consecutive month of growth, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its data for October 2024 global air cargo markets.
Capacity increased by 5.9 per cent compared to October 2023 (7.2 per cent for international operations). This was largely driven by an 8.5 per cent increase in international belly capacity. Dedicated freighter capacity increased by 5.6 per cent, the seventh consecutive month of growth with volumes nearing 2021 peak levels.
On the development, Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA, said, "Air cargo markets continued their strong performance in October, with global air cargo yields (including surcharges) continue to rise, up 10.6 per cent on 2023 and 49 per cent on 2019 levels."
October regional performance
Asia-Pacific airlines saw 13.4 per cent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October. Capacity increased by 9.3 per cent year-on-year.
North American carriers saw 9.5 per cent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October. Capacity increased by 5.8 per cent year-on-year.
European carriers saw 7.6 per cent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October. Capacity increased 3.9 per cent year-on-year.
Middle Eastern carriers saw 4.5 per cent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October. Capacity increased 0.8 per cent year-on-year.
Latin American carriers saw 18.5 per cent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October, the strongest growth among the regions. Capacity increased 5.8 per cent year-on-year.
African airlines saw 1.6 per cent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October, the slowest among regions. Capacity increased by 7.7 per cent year-on-year.
