Growing trade in India offers opportunities in air cargo, finds Netscribes’ Air Cargo report

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 17, 2009 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its Air Cargo - India report. The growth in domestic and international trade has shifted the focus of players in the aviation sector from passenger traffic towards developing their air cargo operations in order to capitalize on the opportunities in the market. Many new entrants have been seen as they take cue for the high profits accumulated by dedicated air cargo carriers over the years.
The report provides an insight into the air cargo market in India, including the market size, growth, and the domestic and international air cargo traffic figures. The report highlights the various domestic and international terminals in India for air cargo and the facilities available at each of these terminals. Industry drivers such as strong macroeconomic fundamentals, growth in retail, developing transportation system and growth in clearing and forwarding agents have been discussed. Challenges include rising air traffic fuel (ATF) prices, growing congestion at airports and delays in cargo handling & clearance.
The report covers the initiatives taken by the government towards the development of the air cargo segment including changing FDI policy to attract investors, introduction of the Open Sky policy, various bi-lateral agreements and large scale investment to develop infrastructural capabilities. Competition covers the key players providing a brief business overview, financials and their business outlook.
The Air Cargo report is part of Netscribes’ Aviation Industry series, which also includes Airlines Databank and MRO in India.
For more details on the content of each report and ordering information please contact:
Natasha Mehta, CFA   

Tel: +65-9651-6382

Email: natasha.mehta@netscribes.com
Gagan Uppal

Tel: +91-98364-71499

Email: gagan.uppal@netscribes.com

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