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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight demand in June 2016 showing a rise in freight tonne km (FTK) of 4.3% year-on-year. This was the fastest pace of growth in 14 months. Freight capacity measured in available freight tonne km (AFTKs) increased by 4.9% year-on-year, keeping yields under downward pressure.
Freight demand increased year-on-year in June across all regions with the exception of Latin America which recorded a 9.8% decrease, compared to the same period last year. Middle East and Europe posted the fastest demand growth in June with year-on-year increases of eight percent and 5.1% respectively.
“June saw an improvement in demand for air freight. That’s good news. However, we cannot read too much into one month’s performance. Air cargo markets have been in the doldrums for several years during which there were several false starts on indications for improvement. We will continue watching developments closely, keeping in mind that the air freight business environment is fragile,” said Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO, IATA.
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