Singapore: A Strategic Air Cargo Hub
Singapore has leveraged its strategic location and innovative ecosystem to become a leading global air cargo hub.
According to the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2024, Singapore is the most globalised country in the world. With Changi Airport, the city-state is evolving into a logistics powerhouse focused on high-value and time-sensitive cargo.
- In 2019, Changi Airport handled 2.01 million tonnes of air freight.
- By 2022, volumes recovered to over 1.5 million tonnes between January and October, with 170,000 aircraft movements, 53% of pre-Covid levels.
- Cargo rebounded in 2023 and 2024, driven by semiconductors, e-commerce, and pharmaceuticals.
- In Q2 2025, Changi handled 516,000 tonnes of airfreight, marking a 6% growth.
Singapore is rapidly evolving into a future-proofed logistics powerhouse.
Author's summary: Singapore becomes a leading air cargo hub.