The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data on global air cargo markets for January 2026, showing that air freight demand began the year on a strong footing, with total demand rising by 5.6 per cent year-on-year.
According to the data, total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 5.6 per cent compared with January 2025, while international operations recorded stronger growth of 7.2 per cent.
At the same time, capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), rose by 3.6 per cent year-on-year, while international cargo capacity increased by 5.7 per cent compared with January 2025.
Commenting on the figures, IATA Director General Willie Walsh said that the air cargo sector made a solid start to the year, although regional performance var
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