News / No peak season for China's air freight market – 'it's been peak season all year'

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China’s air freight market may not see much of a peak in volumes this year – because it has been at peak levels all year and there is little available capacity for more.

Despite concerns in July that the Chinese market was slowing, Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) continued a record-breaking year in August, reporting 13.9% year-on-year growth to 157,000 tonnes.

The result follows a strong first-half performance that saw the terminal handle 874,000 tonnes, beating its 2016 volumes by 12%.

PACTL vice-president Christian ...