Global air cargo demand continued to grow strongly during July, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. (IATA is the global representative body for the airline industry.) “Air cargo demand hit record highs year-to-date in July with strong growth across all regions,” highlighted IATA director-general Willie Walsh. “The air cargo business continues to benefit from growth in global trade, booming e-commerce and capacity constraints on maritime shipping. With the peak season still to come, it is shaping to be a very strong year for air cargo. And airlines have proven adept at navigating political and economic uncertainties to flexibly meet emerging demand trends.”
