Air cargo shipments, meanwhile, also showed strong growth in August at 71,700 tons, 6.85% more than August 2019 and 5% over August a year ago.
Over the first eight months of the year, the volume of freight and mail combined totaled more than 548,000 tons, 10% more than the same period three years ago.
The year-to-date total was 4.4% lower than last year.
“Ontario International continues to be Southern California’s hub for commercial freight movement which speaks well of our modern facilities and intention to drive regional economic activity,” Wapner said.
