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Aug 04, 2026
Air Freight Rates 2026: H1 Defied Forecasts | H2 Outlook
Air freight rates rose 15% in H1 2026, defying forecasts. Dubai attack, AI demand and EU rule changes shape H2 outlook for freight forwarders.
Aug 03, 2026
Air Cargo Demand Up 8.5% YoY in June 2026 | IATA Data
IATA data shows global air cargo demand up 8.5% year-on-year in June 2026. North America led at 13.1%. Asia-North America surged 14.7%. Full breakdown inside.
Jul 27, 2026
Free vs Paid Freight Platforms: 2026 SMB Forwarder Guide
Free vs paid freight platform: SMB forwarders need low-risk access, not enterprise contracts. What pricing models mean for your business.
Jul 24, 2026
Air Freight Miami to Santiago: MIA to SCL Shipping Guide
Air freight Miami to Santiago: transit times, service types, customs tips and free online booking for MIA to SCL cargo via Cargo Solutions Network.
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.
Apr 30, 2026
Shipping Industry Consolidation Accelerates in 2026
Hapag-Lloyd acquires Zim as shipping consolidation accelerates. US blockades Iranian ports from April 13, 2026. OOCL orders 12 dual-fuel LNG vessels. Analysis for forwarders.
Apr 30, 2026
East Midlands Airport cargo growth accelerates with 37% surge
East Midlands Airport cargo volumes surge 37% year on year, with seven new carriers and £120 million infrastructure investment. Volumes forecast to hit 583,000 tonnes by 2043.
Apr 29, 2026
Middle East Conflict Slashes Global Air Cargo Demand 4.8% in March
Global air cargo demand fell 4.8% in March 2026 as Middle East conflict closed Gulf airspace. Middle Eastern carriers saw demand drop 54.3%. Fuel prices surged 106.6%.
