Miami International Airport (MIA) has launched an AI-powered Airport Cargo Community System (ACCS) developed by Kalé Logistics to improve cargo coordination, ease truck congestion, reduce carbon emissions and enhance operational efficiency across its air freight supply chain.
The launch was announced on October 27 at the International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Air Cargo Forum in Miami. The platform introduces a shared digital portal connecting freight forwarders, cargo handlers, trucking companies, carriers and ground handlers, enabling more efficient information exchange and coordination among stakeholders.
The system aims to replace fragmented, manual communication with improved information sharing, advance planning and digital truck scheduling. By providing greater visibility into cargo movements and vehicle arrivals, it is expected to reduce truck waiting times, improve turnaround efficiency and increase productivity across airport cargo operations.
Currently, cargo trucks arrive at MIA with limited advance information about their arrival times and the types of cargo they are carrying. This lack of visibility contributes to congestion, higher emissions and operational inefficiencies. The new platform is designed to address these challenges while establishing the digital infrastructure required to connect MIA with international partner airports and facilitate cargo movement along designated international trade lanes.
MIA handled a record 3.4 million US tons of freight in 2025, making it the busiest freight airport in the United States and the third busiest globally, behind Hong Kong and Shanghai. Its cargo operations accommodate an average of 190 cargo-only flights and more than 1,600 truck trips every day, highlighting the scale of coordination required across its freight ecosystem.
According to the estimates provided for the initiative, implementing the system across MIA’s entire cargo operation could deliver substantial environmental and financial benefits. These include annual savings of up to 5,900 US tons of carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of preserving 3,000 trees, and up to $250 million in operational costs across the air cargo supply chain.
The projected benefits are based on assumptions of a 15% reduction in paper handling and an average saving of two hours in truck turnaround time. The figures represent potential savings from wider adoption rather than confirmed results following the launch.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the technology would help simplify and accelerate the movement of goods through the airport, supporting businesses and jobs that depend on international trade. She also highlighted its potential to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
Amar More, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kalé Logistics, said the platform could strengthen collaboration and visibility across MIA’s cargo operations. Given the airport’s substantial freight volumes, he noted that even relatively small operational inefficiencies can have a significant impact on overall supply chain performance.
The launch reflects the growing role of digital platforms and AI-enabled coordination in modern air cargo logistics. By improving data sharing, truck scheduling and collaboration among cargo stakeholders, the initiative aims to make airport freight operations more predictable, efficient and environmentally sustainable while supporting the movement of international trade.