Incheon Airport's Combined Sea-Air Transport Hits Record High of 118,000 Tons Last Year

Incheon International Airport has achieved the highest-ever Sea & Air combined transport cargo performance since its opening.

Cargo aircraft loaded with sea-air combined transport cargo. Provided by Incheon International Airport Corporation

Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on the 5th that the volume of Sea & Air combined transport cargo reached 118,000 tons last year, a 20% increase compared to the previous year. This is the largest performance since the opening of Incheon Airport.

Sea & Air combined transport cargo refers to a logistics system where e-commerce products produced in China are transported by sea to Incheon Airport and then delivered by air to 192 cities worldwide (as of the end of 2024).

The arrival ports were Incheon Port (37%), Pyeongtaek Port (35%), and Gunsan Port (28%) in order. The final destinations had a high share in long-distance regions such as North America (42%) and Europe (28%). Emerging regions such as Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East increased by 67% compared to the previous year, achieving a 30% share. The diversification of the e-commerce market is considered a significant factor, as the number of final destination countries expanded from 35 in 2023 to 47 last year.

The corporation forecasted steady growth in Sea & Air combined transport cargo performance. They plan to utilize the expanded supply of cargo aircraft on key routes such as the Americas and Europe, as well as the cargo inspection system conducted three times at domestic ports, logistics complexes, and airports. However, short-term volatility is expected due to strengthened regulations on China-origin e-commerce following the inauguration of the second administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. In this regard, the corporation will hold the "2025 Incheon Airport Air Cargo Outlook Seminar" on the 14th.

Lee Hak-jae, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, said, "Although uncertainties surrounding the air cargo market are increasing, leveraging Incheon Airport’s geopolitical capabilities can turn this into a great growth opportunity. We will strategically attract rapidly growing global e-commerce cargo and develop it as a core pillar of Incheon Airport’s cargo growth."

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