Barcelona keeps having double-digit growth during the last four years. Expecting at the end of 2018 a growth above 11% compared to 2017, exceeding 175,000 tons.
The two main cargo operators in Barcelona are Emirates and Qatar, two airlines that exceed the two couriers UPS and DHL.
Highlight the stabilization of American and Turkish in fourth and fifth position in the ranking, as well as the growth of Air China and Cathay.
The volume of air cargo in 2018, cannot be missed the new longhaul routes that began operating in 2017. In said study, it is important to mention the routes of Hong Kong and Seoul.
In one hand, Hong Kong is an important route in import while Seoul is more balanced between export and import. On the other hand, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco are mainly export routes.
Source: GPA usig AENA/ December 2018
Barcelona Air Route Development Committee
promotes Barcelona Airport intercontinental flight
Asia route opportunities from Barcelona 2018: +1,6 Mill unserved intercontinental passengers
IATA (The International Air Transport Association) revealed that present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8.2 billion in 2037.
IATA released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.1% in October 2018, compared to the same period the year before.
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Barcelona
It is estimated that the Barcelona El Prat Airport will close this year with an 11% increase in air cargo.
Barcelona Air Route Development Committee wishes you a happy and succesful 2019!!