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4/21/25, 3:55 PM IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025 kicks off in Dubai
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, opened the forum with a

keynote speech in which he affirmed that the air cargo industry today stands at a

crossroads. While it is experiencing rapid growth driven by the boom in e-

commerce and increasing demand for fast logistics services, it also faces complex

global challenges, including geopolitical fluctuations, stricter regulations, and the

urgent need to decarbonise the sector.

He stated that the UAE has led one of the most ambitious climate agendas in the

global aviation sector, placing sustainable aviation fuel at the forefront of

environmental efforts. He noted the launch of a national roadmap aimed at

producing 700 million litres of this fuel annually by 2030.

He also spoke about the importance of digital transformation and its role in

reshaping the cargo sector through the expansion of artificial intelligence tools,

predictive data analytics, and integrated logistics platforms, which have become

essential to achieving efficiency and regulatory compliance across various areas.

Brendan Sullivan, IATA's Global Head of Cargo, emphasised in his opening

remarks at the 18th edition of the World Cargo Symposium in Dubai the pivotal role

air cargo plays in maintaining global supply chain stability. He stressed the

importance of continuing to focus on meeting core customer requirements - safety

and security, digital transformation, and sustainability.

He said the significance of air cargo is clearly evident today, whether in supporting
global trade, enabling e-commerce, or delivering vital humanitarian aid. In this

context, the air cargo sector must continue to enhance safety and security standards,
accelerate digital transformation, and fulfil its sustainability commitments in order

to meet customer expectations and keep pace with the ever-changing landscape.

IATA called on governments to intensify efforts to combat rogue shippers and

support the work of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in

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