News / To avoid disaster, Africa's airlines must use passenger aircraft for cargo, says Tiaca

Air freight capacity in Africa is 70% down on that available last year  – a “very concerning” situation for pharma and perishables.

Tiaca wants action, especially with the high demand for medical equipment imports.

And the lack of capacity in the perishables export market – down from 5,000 tonnes a week out of Nairobi to 1,800 – will have “disastrous effects on the agriculture sector”, it says.

“We are encouraging African airlines to respond immediately, in particular by putting passenger freighter systems in place, ...