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Aug 31, 2007 (newstodate): According to IATA's latest statistics, freight demand continued its recent rebound with 5.5 percent FTK demand growth in July, up from 4.9 percent growth in June, and well above the 2.7 percent growth seen for the first half of 2007.
Year to date freight demand has risen 3.8 percent, IATA says.
Middle East carriers led demand growth in freight in July with 11.1 percent, while airlines in Asia Pacific boosted global totals with above average freight demand growth of 8.2 percent, reflecting strong levels of economic and trade growth in the region.
European growth was a modest 4.8 percent, while North America saw a decrease by 0.6 percent.
Year to date freight demand has risen 3.8 percent, IATA says.
Middle East carriers led demand growth in freight in July with 11.1 percent, while airlines in Asia Pacific boosted global totals with above average freight demand growth of 8.2 percent, reflecting strong levels of economic and trade growth in the region.
European growth was a modest 4.8 percent, while North America saw a decrease by 0.6 percent.