IATA: Global air cargo volumes hit record high in 2025 as e-commerce and trade shifts drive growth

Global air cargo demand reached a record volume in 2025, with full-year demand rising 3.4% year-on-year and international traffic up 4.2%, according to IATA. Capacity grew broadly in line at 3.7%, keeping the cargo load factor stable at 45.7%. December capped the year with continued momentum, as demand increased 4.3% compared with December 2024. Growth […]