Global and European Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Market Outlook 2025–2035: Expanding USD 248.2 billion by 2035

Air cargo & freight logistics market is projected to grow from USD 76.3 billion in 2025 to USD 248.2 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 12.5%

ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Market, valued at USD 76.3 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 248.2 billion by 2035, registering a robust 12.5% CAGR. Growth is propelled by rising e-commerce volumes, faster delivery expectations, and integrated digital forwarding services.

Supply-chain resilience is no longer optional. With manufacturers and retailers demanding speed, transparency, and reliability, air freight logistics have moved from niche to strategic.

Fast Facts

Market size (2025): USD 76.3 billion

Market size (2035): USD 248.2 billion

Forecast CAGR (2025–2035): 12.5%

Leading destination: Domestic (57.0% share)

Top service type: Forwarding (51.2% share)

Key growth hubs: Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe

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What’s Winning, and Why

Shippers now demand complete logistics solutions—from origin to shelf—with visibility and speed.

Forwarding services dominate because they integrate customs, warehousing, and transport.

Domestic routes lead as near-market distribution and e-commerce fulfilment escalate.

Asia-Pacific growth surges driven by trade liberalisation, manufacturing scale-up, and logistics infrastructure investment.

Where to Play (Channels & Regions)

Channel dynamics pivot around full-service logistics platforms and technology-driven routes.

North America: High-value cargo, advanced automation, and premium service models.

Europe: Compliance-rich environment, strong forwarding networks, and sustainability push.

Asia-Pacific: The fastest growth zone – large domestic volumes, infrastructure upgrades, and e-commerce tailwinds.

What Teams Should Do Next

R&D

Develop AI-driven route optimisation and real-time tracking dashboards.

Test modular cargo-handling systems for rapid e-commerce fulfilment.

Pilot electrified or sustainable freighter solutions to meet green-logistics demands.

Marketing & Sales

Position full-services (forwarding + customs + fulfilment) as premium offerings.

Target high-growth e-commerce brands needing rapid global distribution.

Develop regional value propositions for Asia-Pacific B2B clients.

Regulatory & QA

Strengthen compliance frameworks for cross-border air freight (customs, security, climate control).

Institute digital documentation protocols to reduce clearance delays.

Audit supply-chain visibility tools for reliability and risk mitigation.

Sourcing & Operations

Secure high-capacity freighter slot agreements to meet growth volume.

Expand domestic hub networks in emerging markets for faster delivery.

Partner with tech platforms to integrate warehousing and fulfillment into cargo flows.

Three Quick Plays This Quarter

Launch a pilot “express air-freight forwarding” package targeting e-commerce SMBs.

Secure strategic forwarding contracts in one major Asia-Pacific hub.

Roll out a digital tracking dashboard offering real-time shipment visibility to mid-tier clients.

The Take:

Air cargo and freight logistics is no longer just a transport channel—it is the backbone of time-sensitive supply chains. With the market set to more than triple by 2035, companies that combine digital excellence, strategic hubs, and full-service logistics will capture the value in the weekly deliveries, global fulfilment, and retail shelf real-time demands.

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