Container numbers are down by 13%; air cargo is down by 2%
We are sharing the latest version of the cargo report.
Some highlights discussed this week include the following:
1. Global ocean trade continues to remain uneven:
a. Setbacks from the Red Sea crisis and Panama Canal restrictions remain; however, terminals have responded through shorter anchorage times and stronger productivity.
b. Drewry reported a robust rebound in global terminal throughput, up +7,2% (y/y) to 928 million TEU, led by major operators and the growing influence of carrier-owned terminals.
2. Air cargo operations:
a. ACSA is revising the completion date for the Runway 03L threshold works to 30 November 2025, following extended downtime and postponements.
3. International air cargo:
a. IATA this week highlights how biomass feedstocks are key to scaling up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
b. Cargo-wise, international air cargo volumes stabilised in mid-September, with worldwide tonnages up +2% (w/w)
