News / A tough time for cargo at Dutch airports as government eyes new tax on freighters

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol must find ways to add more freighter flights to relieve a “critical” situation, chief executive and president of Royal Schiphol Group Dick Benschop said yesterday in his new year speech. 

Noting a 9% decline in cargo volumes, which he put down to fewer full freighters landing at the airport, he pointed out that volumes were falling globally – but that decline was more pronounced at Amsterdam. 

“The cargo sector requires additional emphasis,” he said. “We have now reached the ceiling of ...