There has been a good start to the year for air cargo, according to the International Air Transport Association. (Photo: Jeffrey Lee)

Japanese carriers ANA and JAL held their own in the cargo business in 2016, thanks in part to strong demand in the second half of the year. (Photo: Jeffrey Lee)

Cathay launched a regular weekly 747-8F flight from Brisbane West Wellcamp to Hong Kong in November 2016. (Photo: Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport)

The two largest container seaports in the US state of Florida, one of which is the Port of Miami, are eager to attract more large container ships, particularly those on the Asia-US trade lane. (Photo: Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company)