News / Peak season nervousness as air freight volumes start to decline

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11/10/2019

Air freight volumes fell on one transatlantic route last week, suggesting airlines are in for a tough fourth quarter, if current demand analysis is correct.

It’s a confusing time for carriers and forwarders alike in air freight. This year’s persistently soft market shows little sign of rebound, and there are few signs of a strong peak on the way.

Last week saw volume declines of 5-10% on Europe to North America, the first week-on-week fall after five consecutive weeks of growth. ...