Airline

Cargolux posts record profits despite 'global softening in market demand'

  • Share this:
Cargolux posts record profits despite 'global softening in market demand'
Carolux saw a 73% year-on-year increase in 2018 on its net profits after tax - coming in at $211.2 million, while its consolidated revenues at the airlines for the year increased by 16.4% year-on-year to $2.6 billion.
The Luxembourg-based cargo airline said that it had achieved the result despite uncertainty regarding potential trade wars, geopolitical unrest and Brexit; with the carrier also acknowledging 'global softening in market demand in the second half of 2018'.

“Cargolux achieved exceptional financial results in 2018 despite slower economic growth in the second half of the year," said Cargolux chief executive and president Richard Forson. “Strong focus on the management of our capacity and yields, increased demand for specialised shipments, a record year for our charter division and the diversification into offering ACMI solutions all contributed to the performance achieved. Our employees demonstrated once again that hard work, dedication, and expertise are at the heart of our company’s success and sustainability.”

Looking to the year ahead, a Cargolux statement added: “Many uncertainties lie ahead for the air cargo industry; trade wars, Brexit, and economic downturn, should they arise, will adversely affect our activities. We are however determined to remain resilient and flexible to adapt our offerings and maintain an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable business.”