{"id":70798,"date":"2026-01-31T05:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T08:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/888197065"},"modified":"2026-01-31T05:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T08:24:10","slug":"iata-cargo-demand-grew-3-4-in-2025-forcing-network-and-ground-ops-shifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/iata-cargo-demand-grew-3-4-in-2025-forcing-network-and-ground-ops-shifts\/","title":{"rendered":"IATA: Cargo Demand Grew 3.4% in 2025, Forcing Network and Ground Ops Shifts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Global air cargo demand rose 3.4% in 2025, supported by strong e-commerce volumes and shifting trade lanes that are reshaping airline networks and cargo ground operations, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).<\/p>\n

International cargo demand increased 4.2% year over year, while global capacity grew 3.7%, signaling continued pressure on cargo terminals, warehouse throughput, and ground handling resources.<\/p>\n

Asia-Pacific airlines led global growth, posting an 8.4% increase in cargo demand for the year. African carriers followed with 6.0% growth, while European airlines recorded a 2.9% increase. North American carriers saw a 1.3% decline, the only regional contraction in 2025.<\/p>\n

Trade lane data shows cargo flows shifting away from Asia\u2013North America toward Asia\u2013Europe and intra-Asia markets. Asia\u2013Europe demand grew 10.3%, while Asia\u2013North America declined 0.8%, reflecting the impact of tariffs, the removal of U.S. de minimis exemptions, and broader trade policy changes.<\/p>\n

These shifts are driving adjustments in freighter deployment, belly cargo utilization, warehouse capacity planning, and ramp staffing, as carriers and ground handlers rebalance operations toward faster-growing corridors.<\/p>\n

Cargo yields fell 1.5% year over year, the smallest decline in three years, suggesting a stabilizing supply-demand environment. IATA expects cargo growth to moderate to about 2.4% in 2026, with flexibility in networks and ground infrastructure becoming increasingly important.<\/p>\n

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