12 Mar 2025

Surging Demand for Air Cargo Arompts Airlines

Surging Demand for Air Cargo Prompts Airlines to Accelerate Layout

With the gradual recovery of global economic activities, particularly the booming development of e-commerce and adjustments to global supply chains, the demand for air cargo transportation has significantly increased over the past year. To seize this market opportunity, major airlines have accelerated their layout by increasing capacity investment, optimizing route networks, and enhancing service quality.


 

According to data from the International Air Transport Association, global air cargo volume increased by approximately 15% year-on-year in 2024, with the Asian market experiencing particularly significant growth. This is mainly attributed to the robust economic recovery and active cross-border trade in the Asian region. To meet the growing demand for air cargo, several airlines have increased the number of cargo planes and opened new routes.

Taking a well-known airline as an example, the company added five cargo planes over the past year and expanded its routes to Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and other regions. In addition, the airline further enhanced its air cargo capacity by optimizing flight schedules and improving loading efficiency.

Apart from increasing capacity investment, airlines have also made great efforts to improve service quality. To enhance customer satisfaction, several airlines have introduced customized services such as special cargo handling and express customs clearance. Meanwhile, they have strengthened cooperation with ground agents, customs, and other departments to ensure smooth circulation of air cargo.

Industry experts stated that with the continuous development of the air cargo market, airlines need to innovate and enhance service quality to cope with increasingly fierce market competition. In the future, the air cargo market will exhibit more diversified and personalized trends. Airlines need to closely follow market changes and flexibly adjust strategies to meet customer needs.

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