Forwarders are providing stability for shippers as tariffs, de minimis reform, and new compliance demands add to supply chain insecurity, Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association (AfA), said on Friday. AfA members are helping customers adapt to shifting trade flows and rising costs by keeping freight moving and offering practical solutions in uncertain markets, Fried told members of the Los Angeles Air Cargo Association. Fried pointed to pressures that continue to … [Read more...] about Airforwarders Association members keep goods moving as new tariffs and changing regulation fuel supply chain insecurity
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IATA: July Air cargo up 5.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2024 (+4.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 5.5% in July, a strong result. Most major trade lanes reported growth, with … [Read more...] about IATA: July Air cargo up 5.5%
Air passenger and cargo growth remain steady per AAPA July 2025 traffic results
Preliminary July 2025 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed a sustained increase in international passenger demand, fuelled by growth in tourism markets. International air cargo demand remained resilient, buoyed by stronger export activity ahead of the implementation of US tariffs in early August. The region’s airlines registered a 7.7% year-on-year increase in international passengers carried, bringing the monthly total to 33.4 million. … [Read more...] about Air passenger and cargo growth remain steady per AAPA July 2025 traffic results
TIACA unveils Air Cargo 2025 programme featuring top industry leaders
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that the Conference program for Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2025 is now live, revealing a strong line-up of sessions and speakers for this year’s premier global gathering of the air cargo community. The event will take place November 3–6, 2025, at the Yas Island Arena in Abu Dhabi. From leadership talks, digital transformation and sustainability to workforce development and regional infrastructure growth, the ACF 2025 will address the most … [Read more...] about TIACA unveils Air Cargo 2025 programme featuring top industry leaders
TIACA publishes landmark white paper on e-commerce: Charting a roadmap for the future of air cargo
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) released its first-ever white paper dedicated entirely to e-commerce, E-Commerce: Opportunities & Challenges, offering an unprecedented global perspective on one of the fastest-growing and most transformative forces in the air cargo industry. By the close of 2024, e-commerce accounted for approximately 20% of global air cargo volumes, with forecasts predicting these volumes could double within the next decade. This rapid growth, accelerated by … [Read more...] about TIACA publishes landmark white paper on e-commerce: Charting a roadmap for the future of air cargo
ICAO DGCA for Asia and Pacific region encourages States to take steps for implementation of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s recommendations
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports, made strong recommendations at the 60th ICAO Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for Asia and Pacific regions in Sendai, Japan, recently. The Members of the Conference endorsed the ACI APAC & MID’s recommendations and encouraged States to take appropriate steps for implementation. ACI APAC & MID estimates that by 2053, airports … [Read more...] about ICAO DGCA for Asia and Pacific region encourages States to take steps for implementation of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s recommendations
