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What Is The Trend For Global Air Freight Markets?

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo growth accelerated in May, with 4.7% growth compared to a year ago. This is up from the 3.8% year-on-year growth recorded in April. Cargo volumes, measured by Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTKs) were up across all regions. The Middle East carriers reported 9.3% year-on-year growth, whereas the corresponding growth rate for North American carriers stood at 2.4%. The acceleration of growth reflects improved economic conditions. There are indications that world trade and business confidence to be improving after weakness in the first quarter.

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EU Air Freight Rules Has Been Applied Since 1 July 2014

Union air cargo rules that have ignited a row with Russia and jeopardized annual trade worth more than 13 billion euros ($18 billion) came into force on Tuesday, and are likely to heighten tensions between the EU and Moscow.

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DHL dodges traffic with Los Angeles helicopter service

DHL has a special helicopter for delivering urgent documents between LAX International Airport and major international banks downtown Los-Angeles. DHL “brings additional assurance” in express delivery services to one of the busiest cities in the U.S.
Initial launch serves financial services sector in city center.

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Russian Railways Logistics branch in Saint Petersburg has delivered over 35 thousand tons of crushed stone for construction of M-11 Narva Highway segment linking the port of Ust-Luga

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