Air cargo stakeholders at this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Lima said they expect air cargo volumes to continue to grow in 2026 despite the current volatility.
We asked key executives at this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Lima: What are your predictions for air cargo demand in 2026?
Those sharing their insights included: Willie Walsh, director general, IATA; Phaedra den Hertog, chief experience officer, Awery Aviation Software; Jonathan Mellink, VP and head of sales and marketing, Rotate; James Wyatt, general manager, aeroconcept; Chris Daniels, chief commercial officer, GK9; and Brendan Sullivan, global head of cargo, IATA.

