News / Emirates cargo chief paints gloomy picture of peak season and year-end volumes

The traditional end-of-year peak season for air cargo could disappear this year, according to Emirates SkyCargo vice-president Ravi Mirle.

Speaking on the sidelines of Air Cargo China in Shanghai yesterday, Mr Mirle told The Loadstar shippers were anticipating weak year-end volumes.

“One of the reasons I came here was to ask our customers where the growth is coming from this year, and I’m sorry to say I haven’t got any clear answers,” Mr Mirle said.

He added: “Nobody has a crystal ball, but what is ...