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by VICTOR AMADALABusiness Writer
Kenya
04 June 2021 - 04:00
A Qatar Airways plane at JKIA, Nairobi.
Image: FILE
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport handled the largest share of Africa’s cargo last year even as the continental air transport sector incurred a $10.21 billion (Sh1.1 trillion)loss on Covid-19 effects.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) report issued Thursday shows JKIA handled more than 330,000 tonnes of freight in 2020, followed by Cairo’s International Airport at 280,000 tonnes.
Cargo revenues are expected to reach $152 billion, a historic high. This is up from $128 billion in 2020 and $101 billion in 2019.
''Capacity remains constrained owing to the large-scale grounding of the passenger fleet. This removed significant belly capacity, driving up yields 40 per cent in 2020, with a further five growth expected in 2021,'' the report said.
In 2021 cargo will account for a third of industry revenues. This is significantly above cargo’s historic contribution, which ranged around 10-15 per cent of total revenues. The improvement in cargo, however, is not able to offset the dramatic decline in passenger revenues.
Northern Africa was the leading region in terms of passenger volumes, representing 36.6per cent of the total continental traffic. This was followed by Eastern Africa with a share of 22.2 per cent
The number of scheduled passengers carried by African airlines dropped from 95 million in 2019 to 34.7 million, representing a year-on-year decline of 63.7 per cent as most countries locked airspace to contain the spread of Covid-19.
The reduction in traffic continued until June, before reversing with the gradual opening of borders.
JKIA handled highest cargo volumes in Africa in 2020 - report
Overall passenger numbers are expected to reach 2.4 billion in 2021
In Summary- The Kenyan airport handled more than 330,000 tonnes
- International cargo revenues are expected to reach $152 billion
by VICTOR AMADALABusiness Writer
Kenya
04 June 2021 - 04:00
A Qatar Airways plane at JKIA, Nairobi.
Image: FILE
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport handled the largest share of Africa’s cargo last year even as the continental air transport sector incurred a $10.21 billion (Sh1.1 trillion)loss on Covid-19 effects.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) report issued Thursday shows JKIA handled more than 330,000 tonnes of freight in 2020, followed by Cairo’s International Airport at 280,000 tonnes.
Cargo revenues are expected to reach $152 billion, a historic high. This is up from $128 billion in 2020 and $101 billion in 2019.
''Capacity remains constrained owing to the large-scale grounding of the passenger fleet. This removed significant belly capacity, driving up yields 40 per cent in 2020, with a further five growth expected in 2021,'' the report said.
In 2021 cargo will account for a third of industry revenues. This is significantly above cargo’s historic contribution, which ranged around 10-15 per cent of total revenues. The improvement in cargo, however, is not able to offset the dramatic decline in passenger revenues.
Northern Africa was the leading region in terms of passenger volumes, representing 36.6per cent of the total continental traffic. This was followed by Eastern Africa with a share of 22.2 per cent
The number of scheduled passengers carried by African airlines dropped from 95 million in 2019 to 34.7 million, representing a year-on-year decline of 63.7 per cent as most countries locked airspace to contain the spread of Covid-19.
The reduction in traffic continued until June, before reversing with the gradual opening of borders.