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Mar 19, 2026
SAF Growth Is Reshaping Air Cargo Economics and Forwarder Pricing Strategy
SAF market valued at $3.30bn in 2026 to grow 28.8% annually through 2036. Cost breakthroughs, mandates and airline pledges reshape cargo economics.
Mar 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia Hits Pipeline Capacity to Bypass Hormuz Blockage
Saudi Arabia pushes East-West Pipeline to 7M barrels/day capacity to bypass closed Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surge 40% as 11 VLCCs wait at Yanbu port.
Mar 18, 2026
Oman Air Cargo’s New Surcharges Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices
Middle East conflict drives 18% drop in global air cargo capacity. Fuel surcharges double as jet prices surge 58%. Gulf hubs close, forcing route changes.
Mar 18, 2026
DHS Shutdown: Impact on Air Cargo Operations
DHS shutdown enters week 5 with 300+ TSA resignations. Air cargo operations face growing risk as airport staffing crisis threatens supply chain stability.
Aug 25, 2025
Red Sea Disruptions Continue to Reshape Global Shipping Routes
The Red Sea crisis has moved beyond a temporary disruption and is now influencing long-term shipping strategy. With continued risks around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, many carriers are diverting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding up to 10–14 days of transit time on Asia–Europe routes. This shift has increased fuel consumption, tightened vessel […]
