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THIS WEEKS INSIGHTS
IATA Report Shows Air Cargo Key to Global Trade Growth in 2025

Mar 13, 2026

IATA Report Shows Air Cargo Key to Global Trade Growth in 2025

Air cargo transported $157 billion in frontloaded US imports and over two-thirds of AI goods in 2025. Global trade grew 2.4% despite tariffs.

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Digital Shift Cuts Dangerous Goods Rejection Rates by 90%

Mar 13, 2026

Digital Shift Cuts Dangerous Goods Rejection Rates by 90%

IATA’s DG Digital slashed dangerous goods rejection rates by 90% in Japan trials. Real-time compliance checks cut delays and boost margins for forwarders.

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Turkish Cargo’s Istanbul Terminal Sets New Standard for Automated Air Freight Operations

Mar 12, 2026

Turkish Cargo’s Istanbul Terminal Sets New Standard for Automated Air Freight Operations

Turkish Cargo’s new Istanbul terminal delivers 4 million tonnes annual capacity with Lödige automation. How intelligent orchestration reshapes air freight.

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EU Border Rules Are Changing in 2026: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know

Mar 12, 2026

EU Border Rules Are Changing in 2026: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know

Five major EU customs changes take effect in 2026. From France’s mandatory ELO to CBAM enforcement and ICS2 implementation—what freight forwarders must know.

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PAST INSIGHTS
Liège Airport cargo surge: 18.6% growth shows Europe’s e-commerce and pharma boom

Mar 11, 2026

Liège Airport cargo surge: 18.6% growth shows Europe’s e-commerce and pharma boom

Liège Airport posts 18.6% cargo growth in early 2026, handling 219,807 tonnes. E-commerce, pharma and North American exports drive record volumes.

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IATA Sets Three Priorities for Air Cargo in 2026: Digitalisation, Standards and Safety

Mar 11, 2026

IATA Sets Three Priorities for Air Cargo in 2026: Digitalisation, Standards and Safety

IATA sets three priorities at 2026 WCS: accelerate digitalisation with ONE Record, strengthen global standards, and enhance cargo safety and security.

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PACTL Claims Triple First: IEnvA, Full CEIV, and Regional Leadership in Air Cargo Standards

Mar 10, 2026

PACTL Claims Triple First: IEnvA, Full CEIV, and Regional Leadership in Air Cargo Standards

PACTL becomes first mainland China cargo terminal to earn IATA ISP:IEnvA certification and full CEIV across all categories. Regional leadership in air cargo.

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Physical AI transforms warehouses: Real-time visibility meets autonomous action

Mar 10, 2026

Physical AI transforms warehouses: Real-time visibility meets autonomous action

Physical AI transforms warehouses with drones, autonomous robots and real-time visibility. Gather AI raises $40M as autonomous trucks reshape logistics.

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Unilode Launches Super Sentinel to Eliminate Lost ULDs Worldwide

Mar 09, 2026

Unilode Launches Super Sentinel to Eliminate Lost ULDs Worldwide

Unilode launches Super Sentinel tracking solution to eliminate lost ULDs. Technology tracks 220,000+ containers globally, targeting 95% fewer losses by 2026.

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Gulf Shipping Crisis Forces Route Changes and $4,000 Container Surcharges

Mar 09, 2026

Gulf Shipping Crisis Forces Route Changes and $4,000 Container Surcharges

Maersk suspends Gulf shipping services as conflict surcharges hit $4,000 per container. Thousands of containers stranded. What freight forwarders must know now.

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