Etihad Cargo, Etihad Airways' air freight division, have released November's cargo movement figures, with 49,700 tons transported cargo globally, a 52 percent (32,663 tons) on the same period last year.

This is an increase on the previous month of October, where cargo carried totaled 45,830 ton and up 39 percent (32,891 tons) year on year.

Kevin Knight, Etihad Airways’ chief strategy and planning officer, said:  “These impressive figures have been driven largely by stronger performance into and out of some of our larger markets including China and India, as well as expanding markets such as the Netherlands and the United States.

“The record performance is also a reflection of strong demand in the final quarter, improved capacity utilisation on our freighter fleet, more cargo in the bellyhold of our passenger aircraft, and enhancements at our Abu Dhabi hub through subsidiary Etihad Airport Services – Cargo.

“Looking ahead, we expect to maintain strong freight performance over the final month of 2013.