News / Gulf carriers add capacity as Cambodian air cargo exports soar

© Alexey Novikov

The major Gulf carriers have boosted capacity at Phnom Penh Airport during a strong first-half for Cambodia’s air cargo exports.

However, peak season congestion continues to challenge forwarders.

After posting total throughput of 46,000 tonnes last year, Cambodia Airports reported a 34% year-on-year increase in cargo traffic during the first six months of 2017, attributing the growth to a positive economic environment and additional cargo services.

In April, Qatar Airways began a weekly A330 freighter service from Doha. And in June, Etihad Cargo launched its ...