News / Prepare now for a very challenging air freight peak, urges Tiaca

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The air cargo industry has urged governments and stakeholders to prepare for what is expected to be a highly challenging air freight peak season.

The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) said yesterday that the industry is facing “unprecedented challenges” in the fourth quarter, with demand easily outstripping supply.

Noting that port congestion, delays and the rising costs of sea freight are sending desperate shippers to air freight, Tiaca said that combined with online shopping events, as well as the traditional peak, “the ...