More than 70% of air cargo industry are aware of ONE Record: IATA
ONE Record represents a fundamental shift for air freight, establishing a single, consistent digital language for cargo data exchange.;
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The global air cargo sector is showing a strong commitment to adopt the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) ONE Record standard, with its planned implementation slated for January 1, 2026. A recent IATA survey of cargo industry participants reveals that more than 70% are aware of the new standard, with nearly 50% indicating they are already prepared for the transition.
ONE Record represents a fundamental shift for air freight, establishing a single, consistent digital language for cargo data exchange. This transformation promises to deliver greater transparency and collaboration across the supply chain, significantly reduce reliance on manual and paper-based processes, and build a modern data foundation for future innovations like automation.
The standard provides a single record view of the shipment, enhancing efficiency and long-term scalability.
The survey highlights the industry’s demand for continued support from IATA. A vast majority of stakeholders called for more practical guidance, with 78% welcoming increased pilots and demonstrations, 75% seeking additional peer examples and shared learning, and 80% requesting regular communication.
“The message from the air cargo industry is clear: stakeholders are moving decisively toward ONE Record as the preferred data-sharing standard and are looking to IATA for even stronger support as adoption accelerates,” said Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.
Sullivan further said, “In the coming months, we will expand opportunities to participate in ONE Record pilots and strengthen our adoption guidance for industry partners.”
He added that IATA will also work closely with regulators and IT providers to ensure the necessary alignment for ONE Record to fully modernise air cargo processes and deliver greater customer value.
To facilitate this accelerated adoption, IATA will focus on expanding pilot participation, providing targeted training and certification opportunities, sharing implementation best practices, and coordinating efforts with both regulatory bodies and IT service providers.