TURBULENCE AHEAD FOR THE TOP CARGO CARRIERS?

摘要

When economic indicators are grim and airfreight businesses are looking for a turnaround, it's easier to spot the positive signs of hope in the industry. But when the outlook has been rosy - like it has been for much of the last 18 months for air cargo - carriers may have a tougher time preparing for problems on the horizon. For instance, the entire year of 2017. as well as the first half of 2018, have enjoyed near-record growth in demand for airfreight, and the results can be seen easily in our "Freight 50 List." The increased demand also brought volatility to the list, with 44 carriers changing positions on the rankings (see chart, next page). For most, the moves are positive - only six carriers experienced contraction in the number of freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) handled in 2017, and we welcomed one new carrier for the first time (see sidebar, page 22).