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How Air Cargo Defied Forecasts — And What Happens Next?

How Air Cargo Defied Forecasts — And What Happens Next?

Update: 2025-11-26
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Air cargo wasn’t supposed to look this strong. Tariffs, the end of de minimis, political whiplash, war, and supply chain reshuffles all pointed to a difficult year. But the opposite happened.


In this Freight Buyers Club air cargo special — produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group — Mike King breaks down why the market held up, how shippers and carriers adapted, and what the data really says about the year ahead.


We hear from industry leaders on:
• Why air cargo defied expectations
• The impact of US tariffs and the end of de minimis
• China vs Southeast Asia sourcing shifts
• E-commerce, AI hardware demand and capacity rerouting
• Anchorage and Miami’s record volumes
• The 2026 market outlook: risks, growth drivers and unknowns


Featuring:


Glyn Hughes, Director- General, TIACA


Andrea Nicole Wilson, VP, Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association


Sean Dolan, CEO, Northlink Aviation


Dimitrios “Jimmy” Nares, Section Chief, Cargo Development, Miami International Airport


Brandon Fried, Executive Director, The Airforwarders Association


Jaime Alvarez, Director of Cargo, Copa Airlines


If you want straight-talking analysis on air cargo and global trade, this one’s for you.


Subscribe to Freight Buyers Club for more interviews and explainers.


Reach out to Dimerco Express Group here: https://dimerco.com/


#AirCargo #AirFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #GlobalTrade #FreightForwarding #EcommerceLogistics #TradePolicy #AviationCargo #CargoAirlines #SupplyChainNews

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How Air Cargo Defied Forecasts — And What Happens Next?

How Air Cargo Defied Forecasts — And What Happens Next?

Mike King