The aviainform Freight  Market Outlook describes our short, mid and long-term forecast for air transport. Each year, we start with the latest economic and market conditions, then project ahead 20 Years to forecast how markets will adjust to these volatile issues.

In August every Year, we start the forecast to provide the latest detail on individual markets in Europe for the following Year. This in-depth analysis shall than be published by the end of October. The current release is the Freight Market Outlook 2010. Along with all relevant details, this compendium includes additional information and details such as key trade lanes, major players, rate and surcharge data, etc.

Since 2005 aviainform is part of a joint research team with German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and the Universitiy of  Erfurt to steadily improve reliability and dependability of its forecast. Results are regularly published with the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS). Over the past Years, the aviainform Freight Market Outlook became the primary airfreight information source for planners, officials and media representatives throughout Europe. Complemented by expert opinions this comprehensive compilation is available as a printable version in PDF while the full data set is available in Excel format.
 

Air Trade Demand

The global economy demands rapid and reliable business-to-business exchange. Air cargo transport makes it possible. Manufacturers depend on air freight services for efficient just-in-time inventory management. Freighter aircraft enable the most economical sourcing of components and assemblies while minimizing expensive inventory holding costs. In many areas of the world, ground infrastructure is lacking. Here, air transport sustains vital export markets and allows transportation of even basic commodities.

Air trade demand throughout the world is constantly changing in response to market opportunities and challenges.  Even during times of general slowing, some markets gain through regional economic growth and reduced market regulation. Over the past 20 years, the industry experienced several economic downturns, yet grew by an average of around 5 percent per year.

Air transport also sustains many developing world economies by making it possible to ship perishable products such as fresh flowers, fruit and live animals to distant markets. Reliable, regularly scheduled flights make pharmaceuticals, life-saving blood and tissue products as well as emergency equipment available and affordable. Prompt delivery actually adds to the value and competitiveness of a variety of products, including fashion items , machinery and leading-edge consumer electronics. We expect that the continued dependence of people and businesses around the world on timely, reliable and efficient air transport will result in a similar growth trend over the next 20 years.

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