News / Supply-demand imbalance and fuel price still top air freight executives' worry list

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The imbalance between capacity and demand continues to keep the air freight industry awake at night, according to a survey soon to be published by Airline Cargo Management magazine.

Just under 45% of people cited this as their single biggest problem, while its inevitable consequence, low yields, is the most popular concern for 27% of respondents.

And as the passenger fleet continues to grow, nearly half believe that as a result, freighters will only survive as part of a combination carrier’s fleet.

But, ...