The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalises the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items—from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals. This results in faster document sharing, improved safety, and a significant reduction in rejected shipments. Today, 95% of Dangerous Goods Declarations are still … [Read more...] about IATA launches DG Digital to fully digitalise dangerous goods declarations
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Air cargo enabled $157 billion in frontloaded trade and supported AI growth in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released a report showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty. Two key report findings are that: Air cargo enabled the frontloading of $157 billion US imports in the first quarter of 2025. Air cargo transported more than two-thirds of global AI-related goods in 2025. These activities supported global trade growth of 2.4% in 2025—well … [Read more...] about Air cargo enabled $157 billion in frontloaded trade and supported AI growth in 2025
IATA highlights three priorities for air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: Accelerating digitalization Strengthening global standards Enhancing safety and security “Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting businesses to global markets and keeping supply chains moving, even as the operating environment becomes more complex. With so many external events impacting global supply chains—including the tariff and geopolitical shocks—it is … [Read more...] about IATA highlights three priorities for air cargo
IATA: Air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.6% compared to January 2025 levels (+7.2% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.6% compared to January 2025 (+5.7% for international operations). “The demand for air cargo had a robust start to 2026, recording 5.6% year-on-year growth … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026
Advancing air cargo in a dynamic world
Global trade is being reshaped in real time. Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and policy uncertainty are altering trade lanes, fragmenting supply chains, and increasing the premium on speed and reliability. In this environment, air cargo is no longer just a mode of transport—it is a strategic enabler of global commerce. In 2025, air cargo demand grew by 3.4%. But that headline number masks a more complex reality. Growth was uneven, reflecting shifting trade patterns, re-routing, and increasingly … [Read more...] about Advancing air cargo in a dynamic world
Global air cargo demand achieved record volume in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024 (4.2% for international operations). Full-year capacity in 2025, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to 2024 (5.1% for international operations). December 2025 brought the year to a close with … [Read more...] about Global air cargo demand achieved record volume in 2025
