The STAT Trade Times - May 2021

En este número

In the May 2021 issue of The STAT Trade Times, the cover story takes a look at the TransAtlantic air cargo trade lane and find out the reasons for capacity shortages and increasing rates and how the current challenges are addressed.
In the regional report the focus is on Europe where the demand is robust while capacity remains constrained and it is expected to remain that way till the complete return of belly hold capacity in passenger flights.
In the industry report we turn our attention to just-in-time logistics in the context of the disruptions caused by the pandemic and how JIT shippers and operators review the current model towards a more balanced one where airfreight will play a bigger role.
In our special report we speak to air cargo stakeholders and safety experts to find the reasons of increasing number of fire incidents at airports involving lithium battery shipments.
We also bring an update on the reasons for ACL Airshop to be acquired by Alinda Capital Partners.
Also, find what is making news in the air cargo and cargo drone sectors.