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AI, Sustainability, and Cold Chain Logistics Drive Air Cargo Market to $211B
PRESS RELEASE BYThe Insight Partners
26 August 2025
Air Cargo Market report, "Air Cargo Market Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast by 2031" from The Insight Partners, projects the Air Cargo Market size to rise from USD 141.03 billion in 2024 to USD 210.93 billion in 2031, underpinned by a projected CAGR of 5.8 percent during 2025-2031. This upward trajectory is largely powered by surging demand for cold chain logistics for pharmaceuticals, alongside sweeping infrastructure expansion across Southeast Asia.
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Cold Chain Logistics Accelerating Market Growth
Increasing reliance on controlled temperature transport in healthcare, biotech, and specialty chemical industries is catalyzing the Air Cargo Market growth.
Leading Air Cargo Market insights reveal:
• Around 68 percent of biotech products require cold chain logistics, reinforcing air freight's indispensable role in upholding product integrity.
• Marken is spearheading improvements in pharma logistics with direct-to-patient delivery and biologic sampling-improving responsiveness and compliance.
• The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed acceleration and innovation in cold chain air transport systems.
• Carriers are investing in temperature-controlled containers and real-time tracking to enhance visibility and reduce spoilage risk.
Collectively, these innovations are boosting the Air Cargo Market size through improved service quality and dependability.
Competitive Advances in Market Share
Industry titans are expanding their Air Cargo Market share via strategic acquisitions, expansion programs, and digital enhancement:
• ANA Cargo gained top freight operator status in Japan through its acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines.
• Cargolux moved into firefighting support (Aquarius) and streamlined ground handling (Luxcargo Handling) while enhancing its sustainability agenda.
• Cathay Pacific invested in a modernized fleet-14 Boeing 777 9s-and garnered recognition as Cargo Operator of the Year by emphasizing digital advancement.
• DHL expanded biopharma logistics capabilities with its acquisition of CRYOPDP and with the launch of a centralized European Health Logistics Campus.
• Emirates SkyCargo boosted capacity with new 747 and 777 freighters; operating now at 16, with plans to build to 29, enabling enhanced e-commerce and healthcare logistics.
• Etihad Cargo launched SmartTrack shipment visibility and initiated freighter operations to Ezhou Huahu Airport in China-deepening regional air links.
• FedEx saved USD 2.2 billion with its DRIVE cost reduction initiative, modernized its fleet, and returned USD 4.3 billion to shareholders-strengthening resilience.
Major Players
The segment is shaped by market leaders, including: ANA Cargo; Cargolux; Cathay Pacific Airways Limited; DHL International GmbH; Emirates SkyCargo; Etihad Cargo; FedEx Corporation; UPS; Zela Aviation; and Lufthansa Cargo AG.
Forecast and Emerging Trends
The Air Cargo Market forecast anticipates durable Air Cargo Market growth, particularly in the Asia Pacific, as supply chains become more complex and service expectations climb. Core Air Cargo Market trends include:
• AI and digitization are permeating booking systems, tracking platforms, and predictive logistics.
• Rising adoption of sustainability in operations-from carbon efficiency to greener fuels.
• Rising e-commerce demand and lean inventory models necessitate fast, flexible, and compliant logistics.
Infrastructure upgrades, automation deployment, and eco-friendly investments are rapidly reshaping the competitive landscape. Early adopters stand to expand their Air Cargo Market share decisively by 2031.
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Insight from Industry Analysis
The comprehensive Air Cargo Market analysis by The Insight Partners reveals that a confluence of digital innovation, regulatory rigor, and cold chain technology is redefining modern air logistics. "Air cargo today demands more than speed - it requires precision, compliance, and seamless connectivity," asserted Ankit Mathur, Research Head. Market players combining cold chain advances with regional scale are best positioned to increase their Air Cargo Market share.
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