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THIS WEEKS INSIGHTS
FedEx and China Southern Air Logistics Sign Strategic Cargo MOU

Jun 22, 2026

FedEx and China Southern Air Logistics Sign Strategic Cargo MOU

FedEx and China Southern Air Logistics signed a strategic MOU on 2 June 2026, covering cargo space, routes, fleet, operations and digitisation at Guangzhou.

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Strait of Hormuz Deal: What US-Iran Talks Mean for Shipping

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.

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Customs Enforcement Executive Order: What Importers Must Do Now

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.

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IATA Expands CASS Across Latin America as Air Cargo Grows

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.

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Oslo Airport cargo expansion: New logistics hub to boost Nordic seafood capacity by 2040

Apr 14, 2026

Oslo Airport cargo expansion: New logistics hub to boost Nordic seafood capacity by 2040

Oslo Airport plans new cargo hub by 2040 to boost seafood export capacity. Avinor’s expansion includes sustainable terminal, optimised runways, and dedicated logistics infrastructure.

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Avianca Cargo and Amazon Air Cargo expand Latin America freight capacity with new Quito-Miami route

Apr 13, 2026

Avianca Cargo and Amazon Air Cargo expand Latin America freight capacity with new Quito-Miami route

Avianca Cargo expands Amazon Air Cargo partnership with 5 weekly Quito-Miami flights. New Ecuador route strengthens Latin America-US freight capacity.

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Air Cargo Rates Jump 21% Year-Over-Year as Tonnage Dips in Week 14

Apr 13, 2026

Air Cargo Rates Jump 21% Year-Over-Year as Tonnage Dips in Week 14

Air cargo rates rose 21% year-over-year to $3.10 despite week 14 tonnage falling 4%. Middle East conflict drives capacity constraints and pricing pressure.

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AI Agents in Logistics: Cut Costs by 20% and Ship Smarter

Apr 10, 2026

AI Agents in Logistics: Cut Costs by 20% and Ship Smarter

AI agents cut logistics costs by 20%, reduce forecasting errors by 50% and deliver 25% faster response times. Real numbers, real ROI, real competitive edge.

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Heathrow’s £204bn Trade Gateway: How UK’s Global Britain Strategy Opens New Freight Lanes

Apr 10, 2026

Heathrow’s £204bn Trade Gateway: How UK’s Global Britain Strategy Opens New Freight Lanes

Heathrow to handle £204bn in trade by 2025 as UK pivots to non-EU markets. New freight lanes open for forwarders who quote fast and ship direct.

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UPS Scales Incheon Hub: 190,000-Tonne Capacity Unlocks Same-Day Import Delivery

Apr 09, 2026

UPS Scales Incheon Hub: 190,000-Tonne Capacity Unlocks Same-Day Import Delivery

UPS expands Incheon hub to 190,000-tonne capacity, enabling same-day import delivery. Automated systems cut clearance times and boost processing 4.5x.

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