A feature on the Air Cargo Week website reports that Singapore’s Changi Airport has emerged as a pivotal force in the surging Asia-Pacific (APAC) airfreight landscape, closing 2024 with a 14.6 percent surge in airfreight throughput to 1.99 million tonnes.
This robust growth, bolstered by strong recovery in the electronics sector and stronger cargo flows between Singapore and China, and the United States, has positioned Changi as Southeast Asia’s busiest cargo hub and the ninth-largest globally by international volume.
This makes interesting news for the U-Freight Group with our major regional logistics hub in the Lion City, offering a wide portfolio of international freight and logistics services.
Air Cargo Week reports that beyond the numbers, Changi Airport is preparing for a new era of expansion, innovation and strategic positioning to capitalise on a market projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7 percent through 2030.
“The strength of our 2024 performance lies in our adaptability to shifting trade patterns and our close collaboration with the air cargo community,” said Jaisey Yip, vice president of the cargo business division at Changi Airport Group (CAG). “Our focus now is on reinforcing our fundamentals — operational excellence, strong connectivity and innovation — while building new competitive propositions for our customers.”
Anchoring global connectivity
With over 170 cities in its network and more than 20 airlines offering freighter services to nearly 45 destinations, Changi Airport’s strategic geographic location and extensive connectivity are cornerstones of its cargo success.
“Changi will continue to focus on increasing its connectivity to the world’s major economic centres, large consumption and production hubs, as well as key logistics gateways. Intra-ASEAN connectivity will be a top priority,” Yip noted, pointing to global businesses turning towards the region’s fast-growing markets. “This not only serves Singapore’s manufacturing sector by ensuring market access, but also strengthens our resilience against global trade disruptions.”
Changi has also been proactive in expanding long-haul and express networks.
Much of Changi’s competitive edge lies in its infrastructure. The Changi Airfreight Centre (CAC), spanning 70 hectares, plays a critical role in enabling efficient, high-volume cargo operations. As a free trade zone with direct airside access, CAC facilitates swift transhipment and end-to-end integration across logistics players, ground handlers and customs authorities.
Changi’s push towards automation and digitalisation is another pillar of its airfreight strategy. Trials of autonomous vehicles for airside operations have begun, with cargo operations next in line.
The complete article can be read here: https://aircargoweek.com/changi-charts-a-course/
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