News / Postal services are struggling and need more air capacity now, says IATA

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Governments must ease restrictions on airlines as the lack of cargo capacity continues to dog various sectors.

Following last week’s concerns about services to and from Africa, IATA warns today that now postal services are struggling.

The 95% axing of passenger flights, which tend to carry mail, has led to challenges for the industry that have been exacerbated by a 25%-30% rise in e-commerce demand.

IATA and the Universal Postal Union have urged governments to remove restrictions which have led to blockages, as ...