AIR CARGO DEMAND GROWS BY 3.2% IN JANUARY
On 27 January, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest data on global air freight markets, reporting strong growth in demand.
Total demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 3.2% in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, with international operations showing a slightly higher growth of 3.6%. This marks the 18th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTKs), grew by 6.8% year-on-year (7.3% for international operations). European carriers saw a 1.3% increase in air cargo demand in January, with capacity rising by 3.5% year-on-year.
IATA's Director General, Mr Willie Walsh, noted that while factors such as trade growth, falling fuel costs, and expanding e-commerce continue to support air cargo, market conditions should be closely monitored. He highlighted concerns about potential tariff-driven trade policies from the new U.S. Administration, which could impact the sector’s outlook.
Source: IATA