The list of the top ten global air cargo companies for 2025 has been revealed, with FedEx and UPS leading due to their advanced technology and service quality. Other companies like Qatar Airways, Emirates SkyCargo, DHL Aviation, and Cargolux are also continuously promoting sustainable development and market expansion, demonstrating their strong industry competitiveness and innovative capabilities.
The African air cargo market faces challenges such as trade barriers and geopolitical conflicts. However, industry leaders suggest measures like resource integration, manufacturing development, and the construction of secondary airports to enhance market growth potential and efficiency. The trade relationship between Africa and East Asia has shown strong growth, indicating significant future development opportunities.
By 2025, cross-border e-commerce is driving sustained growth in the global air cargo market, with emerging markets and policy support presenting new opportunities. However, challenges such as tight capacity, regulatory changes, intensified competition, and rising operational costs are imminent. Businesses must proactively address these issues to seize market opportunities.
Due to the impact of maritime pre-transport, the trans-Pacific air freight market is facing challenges of shrinking demand and low freight rates. In the coming months, it is expected that both air freight volume and rates will struggle to recover. The industry needs to reassess market strategies to tackle these challenges.
In a conversation with Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Alpha Airline Association, the key trends and challenges currently facing the air cargo industry were discussed. This includes the recovery of freight volumes, the impact of tariffs, the FAA's workforce situation, and the outlook for the peak air cargo season in 2025. These insights provide significant reference points for understanding the future changes in the industry.
In 2025, the international air freight market reveals a structural divergence in capacity, with a stark contrast between surplus bellyhold capacity on passenger planes and a shortage of dedicated freighters. Regional freight rates are highly volatile, with prices soaring from Southeast Asia to Europe while decreasing on the trans-Pacific routes. Companies need to leverage data analytics to optimize their shipping routes and tackle these challenges.
The international air waybill serves as a transportation contract between the shipper and the carrier, functioning as a receipt for the goods, a freight bill, customs declaration, insurance certificate, and a tracking document. It ensures the safe transport of goods and enhances circulation efficiency.
In this episode of the podcast, Jeff Berman engages with Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Air Cargo Association, to delve into the challenges and opportunities within the air cargo industry. They emphasize the significance of technological advancements and adaptable management in navigating market fluctuations, and look ahead at future developments and best practices in the industry.
The IATA World Cargo Summit was held in Dubai, focusing on safety, sustainability, and digitization. Director General Walsh highlighted the industry's strong adaptability while discussing future challenges and opportunities. Participants are eager to drive air cargo into a new era of development through innovation and collaboration.
Jan Krems has been appointed as the President of United Airlines Cargo, symbolizing the maturity of the air freight industry. With a career spanning multiple countries, Krems views air cargo not just as a job, but a lifestyle. In response to market changes, he emphasizes the need for industry education for shippers and advocates for collaborative innovation to compete with maritime shipping.
