Hong Kong Airport remians top global hub for air cargo

Airport Council International (ACI) World today reveals the 2025 rankings of the world's busiest airports and Hong Kong International Airport topped the list in terms of air cargo volumes. With an increase of 2.7% comparatively to 2024, the airport continued to retain its position. Similarly, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is ranked second on the list, with an increase of 8.6% versus in 2024 as it secured the same position in 2024. Meanwhile, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska positioned third with increase of 4.2% comparatively to 2024, where the airport was on fourth rank, in terms of cargo volumes.

The data projected the drop in the position of Memphis International Airport from third rank in 2024 to sixth rank in 2025 with decline of 20.9%. Whereas a significant jump was recorded in Miami International Airport, evaluating its rank from 12th in 2019 to seventh in 2024 and recent fifth in 2025. The data shows 49.5% increase from 2019 and 13.6% from 2024.

As per the statistics, air cargo volumes across all the airports have increased by 2.9% year-over-year which is approximately +8.8% versus 2019, to nearly 128.9 million metric tonnes in 2025. The air cargo volumes in the top 10 airports project global air cargo traffic, close to 26% and the rise is driven by strong e-commerce demand and supply chain adjustments.

ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said,“We congratulate the world’s busiest airports for managing growing air travel demand amid increasing operational complexity. These hubs keep people and goods moving, supporting global trade, tourism, and economic growth in their communities and regions. To help keep pace with rising demand, governments must prioritize sustained investment in airports and the broader aviation ecosystem.”