Aktuální problémy přepravy leteckého karga v ČR

The thesis focuses on the recent declining trend and current developments in air cargo volumes at Václav Havel Airport Prague. It provides an extensive analysis of the factors contributing to this decline and evaluates the consequences the situation has had on the examined sector. Additionally, the thesis offers several recommendations in the conclusion, which could be used when formulating strategies for revitalization. The aim of the thesis is to answer the research question "What are the causes behind the negative development of air cargo results at Václav Havel Airport Prague between 2020 and 2023?" through the identification of key factors influencing the recent trends in cargo volumes and their subsequent analysis. The primary research employs a quantitative data analysis using publicly available sources from verified entities such as Eurostat, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Transport Forum (ITF). A qualitative research method is also considered through the author's participation at the the 38th meeting of the Czech Freight Forwarders and Logistics Association and an interview with Mr. Vít Boudník, Director of Air Cargo at CZECHOSLOVAK OCEAN SHIPPING, a.s. The results show that the cause of the mentioned decline lies in the combined impact of the global pandemic crisis, the war conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and, last but not least, regionally specific influences that negatively affected the development of cargo flows between Prague and countries of origin/destination.