With a career spanning a lifetime, Kendra Tanner is a powerful figure in the airfreight industry with a reputation as a respected and visionary leader in the logistics industry. We’re incredibly excited to announce that Kendra will be headlining our incredible roster of speakers as AirCargo 2026 Keynote Speaker.
Kendra began her transportation career with Consolidated Freightways in 1988, working in various sales, operations, and management positions. Joining the Allstates WorldCargo team in 2002, Kendra has risen steadily to the top of the industry and now serves as Allstates’ CEO, leading the Allstates WorldCargo team in strategic planning and growth initiatives. Under Tanner’s leadership, the company has expanded through multiple acquisitions and innovated in technology and operations.
Kendra Tanner also serves on the Board of Directors of the Airforwarders Association and actively engages in events, panels, and mentorship programs. She’s long been recognized as a mentor for women in the airfreight sector, inspiring the next generation of women leaders in logistics.
Most recently, Kendra was recognized with the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Women in Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics,” said Tanner. “However, this recognition is not mine alone. It reflects the dedication of my incredible team, the colleagues and mentors who have guided me throughout my career, and the partners who continue to inspire me every day. I am especially proud to help mentor and support the next generation of women in logistics, and I hope to show them that there is no limit on what they can achieve.”
“I am especially proud to help mentor and support the next generation of women in logistics, and I hope to show them that there is no limit on what they can achieve.” – Kendra Tanner
“Every year, the award winners amaze me. Regardless of the disruptions, economic uncertainty, and other industry challenges, these women in supply chain winners are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “In correlation with the theme of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, these female logistics leaders are rising up; they’re strengthening leadership pipelines, enforcing a people-first leadership approach, spearheading new product introductions, and transforming the way the industry views women in supply chain. I couldn’t be more proud of this year’s winners.”
Catch Kendra Tanner delivering a unique insight into our industry and be part of the magic that moves the world. See you at AirCargo 2026 in Orlando. Feb 15-17.Learn more about the AirCargo Conference and see why female leaders like Kendra are attending.
