Already headaches over capacity problems at cargo handlers

Air cargo volumes rose less this year than in 2017, but are still improving. This was already causing problems for forwarders last year. Space shortages on board aircraft then caused hefty price increases, a trend that continues. But even more than price increases and flight supply, delays at ground handlers threaten to affect the speed of delivery. Last year, we already heard stories of chaos at handlers, resulting in goods staying in warehouses for too long. Staff shortages and lack of warehouse space is the bottleneck for air cargo.