News / New cargo airline eyes booming Cambodian air freight volumes

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A new cargo airline is hoping to take advantage of soaring air freight volumes in and out of Cambodia.

Backed by a Chinese company, Phnom Penh Air Cargo Co is expected shortly to apply for its AOC from Cambodian authorities, according to the Phnom Penh Post.

Cambodia Airports data reveals that air freight volumes to and from the capital grew to 41,104 tonnes between 2015 and 2016, a rise of 13%. This followed a 13% rise between 2014 and 2015.

2016 saw a surge ...