News / Air freight hits new records at Durban as volumes and services increase

Air freight volumes into Durban surged 13.7% in the three months to December, and the airport expects full-year growth to be around the same level.

Although total volumes were not reported, terminal operator Dube Cargo said the South African city had seen volumes exceed 1,700 tonnes in both October and November for the first time, beating previous monthly records.

Terminal executive Mlibo Bantwini said improved facilities for handling outsized cargo had been partly responsible for the gateway’s “best ever” volume increase.

“Investment significantly contributed ...