IATA: June air cargo data shows an increase in demand

IATA has released data for June of this year which shows global air cargo markets showing continued strong annual growth in demand. A general overview of the month shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK’s), rose by 14.1% compared to levels in June of last year. Again, in comparison to the same time last year total capacity, measured in CTK’s, rose by 8.8%. “Air cargo demand surged in June. Strong growth across all regions and major trade lanes combined for a record-breaking first-half performance in terms of CTKs,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s director general. “Maritime shipping constraints and