Miami International Airport (MIA) said it had a "historic year" in 2023 including its cargo traffic as well as substantial investments in maintenance and capital improvements.

The airport reported that cargo operations reached new heights in 2023, registering a 1% growth to achieve a record-breaking 2.78 million tons.

"This accomplishment was driven by 2.2 million tons of international cargo and 548,976 tons of domestic shipments," MIA said in a statement.

"Additionally, 2023 marked the third consecutive year that MIA handled more than 2.7 million tons of cargo," it added.

Meanwhile, the carrier said audited reports released confirm that MIA achieved its "highest-ever" annual passenger total, handling 52.3 million travelers in 2023, for a 3.2% increase over the previous year's record.

MIA said the stellar performance in passenger numbers was primarily fueled by American Airlines, MIA's hub carrier, which contributed significantly by serving 31.4 million passengers in 2023.

In addition to the record-setting achievements in cargo and passenger traffic, MIA noted that it welcomed service launches by notable carriers such as Volaris El Salvador, Norse Atlantic Airways, and Porter Airlines, expanding its portfolio to an impressive 96 passenger and cargo airlines — the highest among all US airports.