News / Air cargo load factors hit new heights, but yields not keeping pace

Aircraft are full: last week saw load factors at their highest point since 2018, when dynamic records began.

Global load factors hit 71%, which, given tradelane imbalances, suggests aircraft are reaching the “practical maximum,” said Niall van de Wouw, head of Clive Data Services, which calculates the most accurate load factors, based on both weight and volume.

“Clearly, the air cargo industry continues to face very difficult market conditions, but our latest data, for the week of 8-14 June, shows the highest ...