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Enabling global trade
Airlines transport over 62 million cargo tonnes of goods a year, representing more than 33% of global trade by value but less than 1% of world trade by volume. That is equivalent to $8.3 trillion worth of goods annually, or $22.7 billion worth of goods every day.
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Air Cargo Priorities in 2026
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- Accelerating digitalization. Air cargo still sits in fragmented systems across the supply chain, creating duplication, delays, and compliance risks. ONE Record, the standard for end-to-end cargo data sharing, represents a foundational shift in how the industry shares, manages, and trusts data.
- Strengthening global standards. To ensure that global standards are implemented consistently and that cargo can move efficiently across borders, IATA is focusing on strengthening global standards in two key areas: Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and airport slots.
- Safety and security. Continued focus is needed to ensure that dangerous goods safety frameworks and cargo security processes across the supply chain keep pace with evolving operational and security risks.
Read the press release: IATA Highlights Three Priorities for Air Cargo
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