News / iPhone leading the charge as demand for air cargo looks up – but fuel price no help

© Khunaspix Dreamstime.

There are some positive signs emerging in air freight – even if, short-term, they are being boosted by the launch of the iPhone 6.

Forwarders in Europe are expecting to see a tightening of capacity next week as the new smartphone is flown in from China, mirroring higher traffic volumes reported on transpacific routes last week.

Yesterday, IATA issued its quarterly market analysis and, while air freight volumes are seeing solid gains this year, high fuel costs and weak yields are continuing ...