Global airfreight volumes increased 7% on a year earlier in November, the usual peak month for the year, according to IATA. While the average load factor of 47.2% beat last year’s 46.8% the continued growth in capacity meant it was still well behind 2014’s level. North American airlines’ international handling increased 5%, beating the 4% growth in U.S. international freight volumes. Further growth is possible with managers and consumers in the U.S. upbeat after the elections. Asian airlines saw growth of 6%, and could see an even stronger December after upbeat trade data from South K...
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