Air Cargo
CargoAi AI Agent Manages 70% of Air Cargo Inquiries Across Airlines and Forwarders
CargoAi revealed that its automated agent handles 70% of email inquiries for airlines and forwarders, saving tens of thousands of working hours.
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Air Cargo AI: How Human Expertise Shapes the Automated Workplace
Logistics companies are integrating AI systems to manage volatile schedules and capacity shifts while preserving essential human decision-making.
SAL SF Airlines Agreement Signed for Saudi Cargo Services
SAL Logistics Services has signed a strategic agreement with China’s SF Airlines to provide integrated ground handling and air cargo services in Saudi Arabia.
Air Cargo Digitalization Faces Unique Operational Challenges Despite Global Progress
Air cargo digitalization continues to face unique operational complexities, though global initiatives like IATA’s ONE Record are driving steady progress.
CargoTech Q1 2026 Performance Report Shows Strong Growth
CargoTech and its member companies secured over 10 new airline contracts in the first quarter of 2026, driven by rapid digital adoption and advanced AI integrations.
Middle East Geopolitical Unrest Causes 4.8% Drop in Air Cargo Demand
Air cargo demand fell 4.8% in March 2026 as Middle East geopolitical disruptions hammered demand in major Gulf hubs. Regional performance shows steep Middle East declines offset by Africa-Asia trade route gains.
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CargoTech Uses AI and Real-Time Data to Help Air Cargo Companies Navigate Middle East Crisis
CargoTech member companies are deploying AI-powered tools to help air cargo firms manage Middle East disruptions through real-time data access and scenario planning capabilities.
IATA Launches DG Digital to Fully Automate Dangerous Goods Shipment Declarations
IATA launched DG Digital on March 16, 2026, to fully automate dangerous goods shipment declarations within its DG AutoCheck platform. Pilot tests in Japan cut rejection rates from 4.5% to 0.5%.
IATA Outlines Three Air Cargo Priorities at World Cargo Symposium 2026
IATA outlined three air cargo priorities at the World Cargo Symposium 2026 in Lima: digital transformation, global standards, and safety. Airlines representing over 70% of airway bill volume are implementing the One Record data standard.
Air Cargo Trade Supported $157 Billion in US Pre-Loading and Carried Over Two-Thirds of AI Goods in 2025
IATA’s March 2026 report shows air cargo enabled $157 billion in pre-tariff US imports in Q1 2025 and transported over two-thirds of global AI-related goods during the year.
Global Airlines Forecast $41 Billion Profit in 2026 Despite Supply Chain Pressures
Airlines forecast $41 billion profit in 2026 with 3.9% margin, IATA reports. Cargo resilience and supply chain challenges shape outlook.
Air Cargo Demand Up 2.9% in September, Seventh Straight Month of Growth
29 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global air cargo markets showing: “Air cargo demand grew 2.9% year-on-year in September, marking the seventh consecutive month of overall growth. Buried in that growth is a significant alteration of trade patterns as US tariff policies, including the ending […]
Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4% in March
29 April 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing: “March cargo volumes were strong. It is possible that this is partly a front-loading of demand as some businesses tried to beat the well-telegraphed 2 April tariff announcement by the Trump Administration. The uncertainty […]