In this issue

In the May edition of The STAT Trade Times, we bring you an in-depth cover story on the air cargo market in Asia, the powerhouse of global trade and a key source of air cargo volume for carriers. The story by Nahida Jafferi traces historic growth in air cargo volumes triggered mainly by the region's growing economies, manufacturing, infrastructure and appetite for imported goods.

In our special report Surya Kannoth writes on aerospace and MRO logistics, a sector that is getting huge amount of attention from global logistics players on account of the rapid increase in demand for new and more fuel efficient aircraft. The story uncovers how such a scenario has created tremendous pressure on the aerospace supply chain to meet customer demands and tight production deadlines.

In the regional report in this issue Shreya Bhattacharya looks into South America, which is on an economic rebound with Brazil, one of its largest economies, reporting recovery. Such signs of economic recovery in Latin America has once again put the focus on air cargo as the industry hopes for the extension of the positive environment. They, however, will have to take strategic decisions from time to time to ensure sustainability.

The issue also brings an exclusive interview with Andrés Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer of LATAM Cargo, the leader in cargo transportation to, from and within Latin America. Bianchi, in the interview speaks about changes and how he intend to focus on reinforcing LATAM Cargo’s competitiveness in order to maintain its leadership in Latin America.

Don’t miss out on our regulars — news snippets and roundups from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport and tourism sectors.

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The STAT Trade Times is a multi modal international transport media, specializing in Air Cargo, provides in-depth coverage for the Aviation,Transport, Shipping and tourism industries. STAT TIMES, as it is popularly known, provides a ringside view of the latest developments in the multi modal transport industry worldwide. The Media’s integrated approach to news coverage is appreciated and used by the decision makers for their commercial benefits since 1986. Apart from the print media, the STAT Trade Times has also launched its Website as early as 1990 for the benefit of its high profile readers worldwide. This site is useful to professionals from Aviation and Air Cargo Industries. Breaking News related to Airlines strategies, Airport updates, Air Cargo, Air Traffic and Air Travel trends form a major source of latest information. The Billion Dollar News capsules provide encapsulated news for the benefit of its worldwide readers. STAT TIMES is news-specific.