Global air cargo demand continued strong growth in April

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body of the airline industry, has reported that global total air cargo demand continued to grow strongly in April. This was the fifth month in a row in which air cargo demand increased by double digits, in year-on-year terms. “Air cargo demand started [the second quarter] with a solid 11.1% increase,” highlighted IATA director-general Willie Walsh. “While many economic uncertainties remain, it appears that the roots of air cargo’s strong performance are deepening. In recent months, air cargo demand grew even when the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was indicating the potential for contraction. With the PMI now indicating growth, the prospects for continued strong demand are even more robust.”