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Jun 16, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Deal: What US-Iran Talks Mean for Shipping
A leaked 14-point US-Iran draft deal promises Hormuz shipping restored within a month. But control disputes and sanctions gaps leave freight operators on alert.
Jun 12, 2026
Customs Enforcement Executive Order: What Importers Must Do Now
Trump’s June 2026 customs Executive Order sets a 50% penalty floor, bans foreign IORs from informal entries, and repeals de minimis by July 2027.
Jun 11, 2026
IATA Expands CASS Across Latin America as Air Cargo Grows
IATA expands CASS across Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay as Latin American air cargo grows 38.8% over ten years. Key facts and what it means for forwarders.
Jun 11, 2026
Emirates SkyCargo Adds Almaty and Toronto Freighter Routes
Emirates SkyCargo launches weekly Boeing 777 freighters to Almaty and Toronto, adding 100+ tonnes of capacity each as fleet expands to 21 aircraft by 2026.
Jun 09, 2026
Seattle-Seoul Route Launch Signals Alaska’s Pacific Freight Push
Alaska Air launches Seattle-Seoul flights on 12 September using Hawaiian’s A330s. What it means for transpacific belly cargo capacity and freight forwarders.
Jun 09, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz Remains the World’s Biggest Freight Risk
Middle East conflict drove Brent crude up 25%, jet fuel up 58%, and added 15 days to Asia-Europe routes. Key supply chain risks for freight operators explained.
Jun 05, 2026
Why European Cargo’s Collapse Matters for Freight Forwarders
European Cargo entered administration on 3 June 2026. All A340-600 flights stopped 19 May. $26M net loss in 2024. What it means for UK freight capacity.
Jun 04, 2026
Swissport Opens Shanghai Pudong Cargo Terminal in 2026
Swissport opens its largest global cargo terminal at Shanghai Pudong Airport on 3 June 2026 — AI-powered, 222,000 sqm, USD 215 million investment.
Jun 04, 2026
FIATA Challenges IATA’s Direct Air Waybill Changes Over Forwarder Liability Risks
FIATA challenges IATA’s Direct Air Waybill changes due on 1 July 2026, citing expanded forwarder liability and an accelerated consultation process.
Jun 01, 2026
Glasgow Prestwick Airport Launches Direct Shanghai Cargo Route
Glasgow Prestwick Airport launches a direct Shanghai cargo route via Air China Cargo, adding to 15 weekly China services and boosting UK e-commerce and salmon exports.
