YVR cargo volumes hit record 365,000 tonnes in 2025

Cargo volumes at Vancouver International Airport reached a record high in 2025, with 365,000 tonnes of goods moving through the facility, the airport said.

The total represents a 7.4 per cent increase compared with 2024 and marks the highest cargo volume in the airport’s 94-year history. The airport said the increase highlights its role in the supply chain, particularly for high-value, time-sensitive and perishable exports.

Airport president and CEO Tamara Vrooman credited operational performance and partnerships for the results.

“Strong operations and customer service combined with globally recognized innovation generated record results in 2025,” said Tamara Vrooman, president and CEO of Vancouver International Airport. “I recognize and thank our outstanding YVR and Sea Island employees, our partners at Musqueam, as well as our airline customers and passengers for contributing to this achievement.”

YVR said its cargo growth reflects its role as Canada’s second-busiest airport and a major economic contributor, generating more than $15 billion annually toward Canada’s GDP.

The airport also reported record passenger traffic in 2025, with more than 26.9 million travellers passing through its terminals, a 2.7 per cent increase from the previous year.

YVR currently hosts 57 airlines serving 129 non-stop destinations worldwide.

“Looking forward, YVR is ready to go to welcome additional flights and carriers to get more of Canada to global markets while at the same time creating jobs and opportunity here at home,” added Vrooman. “As governments look to sign new bilateral and trade agreements, we are on the ground in those emerging markets, engaged with our partners, building new relationships today to be ready for that additional growth tomorrow.”