Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9% in 2021

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Air cargo demand rebounded in December, growing 8.9% over the 2019 level, after a stumble in November when airlines’ throughput increased only 3.9% because of congestion at major airports, the International Air Transport Association reported Tuesday.

The strong finish left the industry with a 6.9% gain in cargo volume for the full year, with the key international sector besting 2019 by 7.4%. 

Airlines in North America topped the growth chart in December, with international demand growing 20.5%...

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