2016 second half positive for air freight

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Thursday, 23 February 2017

Airports Council International reports air freight markets experienced a revival in the second half of 2016. 

Volumes increased 3.5 per cent for the year as a whole, with a dramatic jump of 8.9 per cent for the month of December brought on by an increase in volumes at airports in the Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. In fact, air freight volumes in each of these regions increased by more than 10 per cent for the month of December.

Despite the long-term uncertainty regarding trade policies, heightened business confidence through inventory build-ups and increased export orders remain apparent.