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May 05, 2026
LATAM Cargo launches Miami-Caracas service with 100 tonnes weekly capacity. Global air cargo rates hit $2.98/kg as fuel costs double since Iran conflict began.
May 04, 2026
Air Cargo Rates Surge 30% Year-on-Year in April 2026
Air cargo rates surged over 30% year-on-year in April 2026 per Xeneta data. Capacity constraints and AI chip demand drive volatility across key tradelanes.
May 04, 2026
De Minimis Threshold Abolition: Impact on Cross-Border Freight
EU, UK, and US end de minimis duty exemptions. Over 4.6 billion parcels affected. Learn how the €3 EU interim duty, US $800 threshold removal, and UK changes impact freight.
May 04, 2026
Liège Airport cargo growth hits 16% in Q1 amid market volatility
Liège Airport handled 342,845 tonnes in Q1 2026, up 16% year-on-year. Export volumes rose 20% as Middle East conflict and fuel costs cloud the outlook.
Mar 24, 2026
Lithium Battery Air Cargo Incidents Jump 40% Since 2021: What Forwarders Need to Know
Lithium battery incidents in air cargo have risen 40 percent since 2021. E-commerce growth and poor quality controls are driving the safety risk.
Mar 23, 2026
Freight Forwarding in 2026: How SMEs Win in the New Digital Era
SME freight forwarders can compete with global giants in 2026 using digital tools, niche specialisation and strategic partnerships that build trust.
Mar 23, 2026
Cold Chain 2026: Five Forces Reshaping Global Temperature-Controlled Logistics
Five forces are reshaping temperature-controlled logistics in 2026, from pharma growth to sustainability mandates. What forwarders need to know.
Mar 19, 2026
SAF Growth Is Reshaping Air Cargo Economics and Forwarder Pricing Strategy
Sustainable aviation fuel is valued at 3.3 billion dollars in 2026 and growing 28.8 percent annually. Cost breakthroughs and mandates are reshaping cargo.
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.