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THIS WEEKS INSIGHTS
LATAM Cargo Launches Miami-Caracas Route with 100 Tonnes Weekly

May 05, 2026

LATAM Cargo Launches Miami-Caracas Route with 100 Tonnes Weekly

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.

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Air Cargo Rates Surge 30% Year-on-Year in April 2026

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.

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De Minimis Threshold Abolition: Impact on Cross-Border Freight

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.

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Liège Airport cargo growth hits 16% in Q1 amid market volatility

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.

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PAST INSIGHTS
Lithium Battery Air Cargo Incidents Jump 40% Since 2021: What Forwarders Need to Know

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.

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Freight Forwarding in 2026: How SMEs Win in the New Digital Era

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.

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Cold Chain 2026: Five Forces Reshaping Global Temperature-Controlled Logistics

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.

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SAF Growth Is Reshaping Air Cargo Economics and Forwarder Pricing Strategy

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.

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Saudi Arabia Hits Pipeline Capacity to Bypass Hormuz Blockage

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.

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Oman Air Cargo’s New Surcharges Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices

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.

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