Abstract
The performance of the air freight industry is completely dependent on the growth of trade, and towards this end, the positive indicators in the latter half of 2005 have spilt over partially into 2006, despite negative growth during the first half of 2005, and indifferent growth experienced during the first quarter of 2006. The growth trends observed in air freight are seen to act as precursors to the trends observable in passenger traffic. The relatively flat growth experienced during the latter half of 2005 and the beginning of 2006 has blossomed into a strong and steady growth for the rest of 2006 which is expected to last well past mid-2006 for the air freight industry.
Table of Contents
1 . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Market Overview
- 1. Introduction
Significant Developments
- 1. Integrators Consolidate Position in Air Freight
- 2. Low-Cost Carriers
- 3. Homeland Security Issues
- 4. Fragmentation of Service
- 5. Alliances Mergers and Acquisitions
- 6. Widespread Adaptation of Information Technology and Telecommunication Systems
- 7. Meteoric Rise in Fuel Costs
2 . INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
Identification of Challenges Facing the Global Commercial Air Freight Industry
- 1. Introduction
Other Challenges
- 1. Efficient Land Transportation
- 2. Currency Revaluations
- 3. Trade Quotas and Restrictions
- 4. Directional Imbalances in Trade
- 5. Air and Surface Labor Stoppages
- 6. Dynamic Nature of the Industry
- 7. Airport Curfews
- 8. Security Requirements
3 . THE WORLD DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL AIR FREIGHT MARKET
Market Trends
- 1. Pronounced Growth as Compared to the Passenger Airline Market
- 2. Dedicated Freighter Aircraft Demand to Increase
- 3. Freighter Fleet Expansion and Larger Aircraft
- 4. Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance (ACMI) Services
- 5. Freighter Conversion
Total Market Segment Analysis
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Research Measurement System
Market Dynamics
- 1. Market Drivers
- 2. Market Restraints
- 3. Market Forecast
4 . THE NORTH AMERICAN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL AIR FREIGHT MARKET
Total Market Segment Analysis
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Research Measurement System
Market Dynamics
- 1. Market Drivers
- 2. Market Restraints
- 3. Market Forecast
Competitive Structure
- 1. Competitive Structure
- 2. Market Leaders
- 3. Second Tier Market Players
5 . THE EUROPEAN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL AIR FREIGHT MARKET
Total Market Segment Analysis
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Research Measurement System
Market Dynamics
- 1. Market Drivers
- 2. Market Restraints
- 3. Market Forecast
Competitive Structure
- 1. Competitive Structure
- 2. Market Leaders
- 3. Second Tier Market Players
6 . THE ASIAN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL AIR FREIGHT MARKET
Total Market Segment Analysis
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Research Measurement System
Market Dynamics
- 1. Market Drivers
- 2. Market Restraints
- 3. Market Forecast
Competitive Structure
- 1. Competitive Structure
7 . THE LATIN AMERICAN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL AIR FREIGHT MARKET
Total Market Segment Analysis
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Research Measurement System
Market Dynamics
- 1. Market Drivers
- 2. Market Restraints
- 3. Market Forecast
8 . THE AFRICAN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL AIR FREIGHT MARKET
Total Market Segment Analysis
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Research Measurement System
Market Dynamics
- 1. Market Drivers
- 2. Market Restraints
- 3. Market Forecast
9 . FROST & SULLIVAN AWARDS FOR THE WORLD AIR FREIGHT MARKET
Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Awards
- 1. Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Awards
- 2. Market Leadership Award
- 3. Growth Strategy Leadership Award
- 4. Brand Development Strategy Leadership Award
