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Airlines are hiking air freight rates “significantly” as demand remains strong, and it could grow further.

Yesterday, Lufthansa Cargo announced that its net cargo rates in western Europe would rise between 5% and 10% from October 1, and even higher in other regions.

In a note to customers, it said: “The demand in the airfreight industry has increased noticeably. We expect this trend to continue and anticipate a renewed increase in demand in the fall.”

Pointing to its anticipated rate rise in Europe, it added ...

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  • Special Charter Services

    September 08, 2017 at 4:48 am

    Day by day demand of air cargo services is increased, it’s a good news for Air Cargo companies.