IATA emphasizes three key strategic priorities for the air cargo sector.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified three key priorities for the global air cargo industry during the World Cargo Symposium: accelerating digitalization, strengthening global standards, and enhancing safety and security. IATA emphasized the need for improved resilience amid external pressures like geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. They advocate for the adoption of the ONE Record data-sharing standard to streamline cargo information and call for greater alignment in dangerous goods regulations. Additionally, IATA stresses the importance of modernizing safety frameworks and enhancing security processes to support global trade and economic growth.