Brendan Sullivan, Global Head of Cargo at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), affirmed that the global air cargo sector is on track to achieve sustainable growth in 2025, despite ongoing challenges and uncertainty clouding the global economic outlook.
\nSpeaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the World Cargo Symposium 2025, which began in Dubai, Sullivan stated that current projections indicate global air cargo growth of 5.5 percent in 2025 \u2013 a figure that surpasses the anticipated growth of the global GDP.
\nHe noted that this positive outlook follows a strong performance in 2024, during which air cargo carriers capitalised on improved global demand. He added that this momentum is expected to continue into the coming year, even amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
\nRegarding the Middle East, Sullivan said the region, particularly the UAE, is well positioned to align with global growth trends due to its advanced infrastructure and strong focus on expanding its logistics capabilities.
\n\u201cWhat we\u2019ve heard from Emirates SkyCargo confirms that this region is highly connected to the world and is making significant investments in infrastructure and customer-centric solutions delivered with high levels of flexibility and professionalism,\u201d he said.
\nSullivan highlighted the region\u2019s promising potential to expand its market share in specialised cargo sectors, such as pharmaceuticals and perishables, which will continue to rely heavily on air transport and are expected to see marked growth in the coming years.
\nCommenting on the potential impact of delayed new aircraft deliveries on the air cargo sector, Sullivan explained that such delays primarily affect future expansion plans and operational efficiency, particularly in terms of fuel consumption.
\nHe noted that while the current fleet continues to operate at full capacity, it is ageing, meaning the greatest impact lies in efficiency rather than the volume of daily cargo operations.-Emirates News Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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