The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) proudly announces the release of the 5th edition of its annual Air Cargo Sustainability Insights Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the industry’s ongoing sustainability transformation. The report, based on insights from 274 industry respondents, highlights the growing commitment to sustainability, the challenges faced, and key trends shaping the future of air cargo. Key findings: Sustainability commitment strengthens across … [Read more...] about TIACA releases the air cargo industry’s fifth annual sustainability report
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IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on digitalization, sustainability and safety/security as the key issues in helping the global air cargo industry as it adapts to unfolding geopolitical shifts. "Air cargo demonstrated its resilience in adapting to the post-pandemic world. In 2024, more cargo was transported by air than ever before. But the world is moving at an even faster pace with technological advancements, … [Read more...] about IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
Air cargo demand up 3.2% in January, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.8% compared to January 2024 (7.3% for international operations). "January marked 18 consecutive months of growth for … [Read more...] about Air cargo demand up 3.2% in January, says IATA
Asia Pacific airlines start 2025 strong with continued growth in demand
Preliminary January 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that international passenger markets enjoyed a robust start to the year, driven by a surge in leisure travel during the Lunar New Year festive period. The region’s carriers achieved a solid 19.9% year-on-year growth for the month, transporting a combined total of 35.2 million international passengers. Demand as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) increased by 22.5%, markedly … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines start 2025 strong with continued growth in demand
ACI World projects 22.3 billion passengers by 2053
Airports Council International (ACI) World unveiled its anticipated Airport Traffic Forecasts 2024–2053, projecting significant long-term growth in global passenger traffic. Over the next three decades, global passenger numbers are expected to reach 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053, the later nearly 2.4 times the projected volume for 2024. The new forecasts, which cover 99.8% of global markets across 161 countries, highlight a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% from 2024 … [Read more...] about ACI World projects 22.3 billion passengers by 2053
TIACA’s Executive Summit 2025 will be held in Hong Kong
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the 2025 Executive Summit will be held in Hong Kong, June 24-26, 2025. This global event hosted by Cathay Cargo is expected to draw over 350 senior executives from across the globe for 2 full days of conference and networking. “TIACA is excited to bring the Executive Summit to Hong Kong, a key sector for ecommerce shipments within our industry. We are looking forward to a robust conference program focused on issues that affect the … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Executive Summit 2025 will be held in Hong Kong
