IATA World Cargo Symposium in Dubai from 15-17 April 2025

IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025 will kick off from 15 -17 April with Cargo Talk as media partner in Dubai. Industry leaders will explore how air cargo can navigate an increasingly complex global trade environment. The symposium will feature plenary sessions, specialized tracks, workshops, and executive summits, addressing Digitalization: The role of AI and automation in the future of air cargo, Sustainability: Strategies for decarbonization, reducing single-use plastics and ESG reporting and Risk & Resilience: Navigating geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory shifts, and supply chain disruptions.

Air cargo was a standout performer in 2024, growing 11.3% —outpacing passenger demand. E-commerce expansion and disruptions in sea shipping kept demand high, with yields 39% above 2019 levels. Looking ahead, 2025 is set for another 5.8% growth, but challenges loom: geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and potential U.S. policy shifts, including new tariffs. These pressing issues will take center stage at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 2025 in Dubai.