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Oct 18, 2010 (newstodate): The Swedish airfreight volumes are rising by 20+ percent in 2010- but will it last...?
-We are indeed seeing recovery in 2010 in Sweden's air cargo volumes, and I expect this year's figures to return safely to black, against the red figures in 2009, says Lars Keding, Cargo Center Sweden managing director.
-If the current positive trend continues, Cargo Center Sweden will end up at around the levels in 2008 when a total of some 80,000 tonnes was handled. Also we have been able to employ again some of the staff that was laid off during 2009, but we are certainly not back to earlier levels here. During the crisis times we have adjusted work routines and enhanced labor productivity so we now cope with fewer men in the production.
-But while there is indeed any reason for optimism as matters stand now, we have been taught a lesson. The situation remains rather vulnerable - terrorist threats and imbalances in the world's economies can tip the balance and change the situation overnight.
-We have landed no new customers in 2010, and we do not expect to do so either for the rest of the year. Not many new operators are coming to Stockholm Arlanda, so our growth is generated by larger volumes from existing customers.
-Copenhagen Airport seems to be doing better these days than Stockholm Arlanda when it comes to opening of new traffic. Not because of better marketing of the airport, I suppose, but rather due to the fact that Copenhagen Airport is still the prime hub of SAS. This plays a major role in airlines' decision about opening of new traffic, says Mr Keding.
-We are indeed seeing recovery in 2010 in Sweden's air cargo volumes, and I expect this year's figures to return safely to black, against the red figures in 2009, says Lars Keding, Cargo Center Sweden managing director.
-If the current positive trend continues, Cargo Center Sweden will end up at around the levels in 2008 when a total of some 80,000 tonnes was handled. Also we have been able to employ again some of the staff that was laid off during 2009, but we are certainly not back to earlier levels here. During the crisis times we have adjusted work routines and enhanced labor productivity so we now cope with fewer men in the production.
-But while there is indeed any reason for optimism as matters stand now, we have been taught a lesson. The situation remains rather vulnerable - terrorist threats and imbalances in the world's economies can tip the balance and change the situation overnight.
-We have landed no new customers in 2010, and we do not expect to do so either for the rest of the year. Not many new operators are coming to Stockholm Arlanda, so our growth is generated by larger volumes from existing customers.
-Copenhagen Airport seems to be doing better these days than Stockholm Arlanda when it comes to opening of new traffic. Not because of better marketing of the airport, I suppose, but rather due to the fact that Copenhagen Airport is still the prime hub of SAS. This plays a major role in airlines' decision about opening of new traffic, says Mr Keding.