From regional connector to global gateway

While Miami has historically served as a key connector between the Americas, its role in global trade has expanded significantly into a global gateway, linking regions across the world through logistics operations. 

Miami’s status as a global cargo hub is also defined by its unique cargo-to-passenger flight ratio. Unlike most major airports, which rely more heavily on belly cargo, MIA stands out for its high proportion of freight carried on dedicated freighter aircraft. 

Approximately 80 percent of the cargo moving through Miami is carried on freighter planes. This freighter-dominant model has allowed Miami to better serve global trade needs, making it a key airfreight hub.

The numbers speak for themselves: Miami’s airport is home to over 40 dedicated cargo airlines, and its freighter network spans more than 130 destinations worldwide. 

“Cargo has been part of the DNA of this community for many years,” Emir Pineda, Director Marketing and Air Service Development at Miami Dade Aviation Department, stated. “It’s been a long process, but Miami h…