Sri Lanka, May 9 -- SriLankan Airlines Cargo sees a major opportunity to transport e-commerce consumer electronics due to US tariffs on Chinese goods.

This is according to Cargo Head Chaminda Perera.

With Chinese exports potentially rerouting through Asia to markets like Australia and India, SriLankan aims to capitalise on the booming e-commerce airfreight sector, which is growing at 20% annually.

China's massive USD 3.5 trillion e-commerce market, with electronics containing lithium batteries, presents significant cargo volume.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects 6% annual demand growth in air cargo, outpacing capacity growth at 5%, indicating an opening.

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