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The Context
Latin America air cargo grew 8.2 percent year-over-year in Q1 2025, outpacing North America and Europe as nearshoring and e-commerce reshape hemispheric supply chains. IATA’s CASS platform now settles $89 billion annually in freight transactions globally, with Latin America representing the fastest-growing segment.
The Takeaway
CFOs at U.S. importers should reposition Latin America trade lanes as first-tier capacity plays — IATA’s infrastructure bet signals carriers expect sustained volume, not a cyclical bump. Watch for tighter settlement windows and lower working-capital friction as CASS adoption spreads.
Source: Devdiscourse