News / Smarter air freight operators showing more resilience as the market weakens

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The market appears to be weakening in advance of Chinese new year, despite a last-minute scramble for air freight. 

Nevertheless, smarter management at airlines could help re-boot their fortunes after any slump.

Last week Chinese data showed that in December, exports fell at the highest monthly pace in two years, down 1.4% since November and 4.4% year-on-year, while imports fell 10% month-on-month.

Chinese factories reportedly have shut before the traditional holiday next month, with the trade war taking the brunt of the blame, but other factors such as rising costs, a bigger domestic market ...