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The first half of the year typically brings a much-anticipated annual feature, as Air Cargo World readers rate their most frequently utilized cargo carriers and airports and the top performers are ranked in the Air Cargo Excellence Awards. Like many elements of airfreight in 2020 and 2021, this year’s Air Cargo Excellence analysis looks a […]
Caryn Livingston, Editor, Air Cargo World The primary trend that emerged as far back as April 2020 — apart from the lingering lack of capacity in the bellies of passenger aircraft — is the increase in e-commerce and express cargo movements, as people staying home under lockdowns abandoned brick-and-mortar retail for online shopping and a massive initial shift from B2B to B2C retail. The continued growth, with volumes now years ahead of pre-pandemic projections, has led to what express companies and freight forwarders describe as an ongoing peak season with consistently high demand for air...