A Look at Logistics Across the Americas

Air Cargo Americas returned to the Miami Beach Convention Center from November 11 to 13 as part of a larger combined event that also included Transport Logistic Americas and the debut of Project Cargo Americas. The event brought together more than 6,300 participants and 143 exhibitors from 24 countries, creating a wide view of logistics activity across air, sea, road, and rail sectors. The combined format reflected the industry’s growing interest in integrating freight operations across the Americas and bringing multiple transport modes into one setting.

Above: a photo of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 2025 air cargo Americas conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Photo by David Aughinbaugh II for FlyRadius.

This year marked the first edition organized by Messe München following its 2024 acquisition of Air Cargo Americas. World Trade Center Miami remained involved as a strategic partner. The updated structure placed air cargo stakeholders alongside companies from maritime transport, road and rail freight, warehousing, forwarding, and logistics technology. Exhibitors represented a broad range of services and infrastructure, from cargo airlines and airports to port operators, ground handling firms, equipment suppliers, and digital logistics platforms.

Attendance data showed a strong regional mix. Visitors came from across North, Central, and South America, with notable representation from Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina. About one third of attendees traveled from outside the United States. Roughly two thirds of exhibitors were based in the Americas, including many small and mid sized firms involved in forwarding, cargo handling, ground support, and distribution. International companies added representation from maritime logistics, project transport, and global supply chain services.

On the show floor, digital systems featured prominently. Around one fifth of exhibitors featured software, telematics, automation tools, or other data focused systems. Several booths centered on visibility platforms, warehouse optimization, or integrated cargo management solutions, reflecting ongoing shifts toward more data driven freight operations. Air cargo exhibitors included airlines, airport authorities, handlers, and technology providers presenting updates on facility planning, cargo flows, and service offerings across the region.

Above: a photo of the show floor at the air cargo Americas 2025 Convention at the Miami Beach Convention Center. 

The introduction of Project Cargo Americas added a new area dedicated to heavy lift and breakbulk logistics. This section included 30 exhibitors and two focused conference sessions. Exhibitors ranged from engineering firms and equipment suppliers to carriers and port representatives involved in oversized and industrial cargo. Its presence provided a direct link between air transport, maritime operations, and project logistics within the same hall.

The seminar program expanded in size and format. For the first time, the event operated two stages. The final schedule included more than 70 presentations, panel discussions, and seminars. Topics covered the development of smart cargo hubs, the role of geopolitics in shaping trade flows, opportunities generated by nearshoring in the Americas, and the adoption of digital tools in freight networks. A Women in Logistics session, organized with the Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association, supported professional development and networking. Additional partner led sessions examined transatlantic trade, investment trends in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Miami’s role as a regional gateway.

Across the three days, the combined event offered a detailed look at how freight and logistics operators across the Americas are positioning for the next few years. Placing air cargo alongside maritime transport, road and rail freight, project logistics, and supply chain technology made it easier to see how routes, infrastructure, and digital tools fit together. For many attendees, the show served less as a standalone air cargo gathering and more as a working map of how cargo moves through ports, airports, warehouses, and cross border corridors in the region.

The next edition is scheduled for 2027 in Miami, continuing the combined format and its two year cycle. By keeping air cargo, project transport, and broader logistics activity under one roof, the organizers have set a baseline for how future editions can track changes in trade lanes, infrastructure investment, and the role of data in day to day operations.

Above: A video covering the air cargo Americas 2025 conference.