December's dollar yields dip

Air freight volumes continued to rise in December but exchange rate and fuel surcharge fluctuations saw a 2014 end of year fall in dollar-based yields, according to research house WorldACD. December’s healthy year-over-year (YoY) volume growth continued 2014's trend, as chargeable weight increased 6.7 per cent, said the Netherlands-based analyst which uses...

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Five-year Forecast Shows Improved Outlook for Air Cargo

Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Industry Forecast 2014-2018 shows that international freight volumes are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% over the next five years. Emerging economies, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, will be the fastest-growing markets. International Freight Developments: The Middle East is forecast to be the fastest growing region over the forecast period with a CAGR of 4.7%. The second-fastest...

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