The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released findings from a survey of cargo industry participants to assess industry awareness, readiness, and support needs for the implementation of ONE Record as the preferred data-sharing standard for air cargo from 1 January 2026.
Top line findings show significant levels of awareness and readiness among respondents with:
- Over 70% showed awareness of ONE Record among respondents, and
- Nearly 50% indicated readiness.
The survey also indicated expectations of stakeholders for continued IATA support of the initiative in several key areas:
- 78% welcoming more pilots and demonstrations
- 75% seeking additional peer examples and shared learning, and
- 80% asking for regular communication and guidance on the topic.
Keeping these expressed needs in mind, IATA will continue to support ONE Record adoption by:
- Expanding participation in ONE Record pilots
- Providing training, webinars, and certification opportunities
- Sharing best practices and implementation examples, and
- Working with regulators and IT service providers to help align adoption efforts.
Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, said: “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.
“In the coming months, we will expand opportunities to participate in ONE Record pilots and strengthen our adoption guidance for industry partners.
“At the same time, we will work closely with regulators and IT providers to ensure the alignment needed for ONE Record to modernise air cargo processes and deliver greater value to customers,”.
