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Bellyholds swell Schiphol cargo

[ September 24, 2024   //   ]

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 738,414 tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2024, up 8.7% from 2023 half year figures.

Belly cargo grew by 23.3% year-on-year to 305,593 tonnes following a 12.5% growth in passenger flights, with full freighter cargo tonnage holding steady at 432,820 tonnes despite a 5.4% drop in all cargo flights.

North American and African exports showed the strongest growth at 22% and 26% year-on-year respectively. Inbound cargo from the Middle East and Europe grew by 19% and 20% respectively.

Cargo partnerships director, Olaf van Reeden, said: “Global trade development as well as geopolitical disruptions have boosted demand for air transport.”

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