IATA: Air Freight Growth for November From IATA: November 2014 data for global air freight markets shows that demand grew 4.2% compared to November 2013. Capacity grew by 3.3% over the previous November. Compared to October 2014, air freight demand expanded by a healthy 0.8%. The regions that had the most significant growth were the Asia-Pacific and Middle East … [Read more...]
IATA: Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators
IATA: Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators IATA (International Air Transport Association) announced the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators. This is a free online guide which provides airline operators with critical information related to the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries by air. … [Read more...]
IATA: Air Freight Strong Performance Continues
IATA: Air Freight Strong Performance Continues The International Air Transport Association (IATA) October data for global air freight markets shows a strong performance of air cargo is continuing. Demand rose 5.4% in October compared to October 2013 while capacity grew by 4.4%. Compared to September demand grew by 0.7% which is a new monthly high. The good results … [Read more...]
IATA – Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines
IATA releases the Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines (LBSG) providing comprehensive guidance on how to safely ship lithium batteries and products containing Lithium batteries. Lithium batteries are safe to transport provided shippers comply with the relevant dangerous goods regulations to meet their safety obligations. The LBSG is a complete guide for shippers. It is being … [Read more...]
Modest Increase Air Cargo Demand for 2014
Per the IATA Press Release No. 69 dated 12 December 2013 The airline financial outlook for cargo demand remains largely 'stagnant'. Airlines are expected to carry a modest increase of 52.5 million tonnes in 2014. This small increase in demand is expected to be offset by a decline in yields. Cargo revenues are expected to be flat for 2013 and 2014. The “on-shoring” of … [Read more...]