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Mar 13, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.