Key Takeaways
- Air cargo demand grew by 3.4% in 2025.
- Shifts in trade patterns, re-routing, and diversified supply chains drove growth.
- Tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to impact global trade.
IATA: Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World
Industry Leaders Focus on Regulation and Digitalization Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
IATA Global Head of Cargo Brendan Sullivan emphasized the need for air cargo to be a strategic enabler of global commerce in a rapidly changing world. The industry will focus on advancing air cargo through regulation, digitalization, and investment in capabilities at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Lima in March 2026.
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