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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%.
Apr 29, 2026
O’Hare Flight Cuts Squeeze Cargo Capacity as FAA Caps Operations
FAA cuts O’Hare flights to 2,708 daily as infrastructure gaps and TSA resignations squeeze cargo capacity. AfA warns of supply chain knock-on effects.
Apr 28, 2026
Air cargo routes 2025: busiest lanes and emerging hubs reshaping freight
Research analysing 4 million flights reveals air cargo’s shift to regional hubs. Six busiest routes and ten logistics archetypes reshape global freight in 2025.
Apr 28, 2026
Multi-hub routing replaces direct Asia-Europe cargo lanes
Airspace closures cut Asia-Europe cargo flights by 30-50%. Airlines shift to multi-hub routing through Istanbul, Tashkent and Jeddah to maintain capacity.
Mar 15, 2026
Brussels Airport Achieves Record Cargo Growth in 2025
Brussels Airport cargo jumped 8.5% to 795,000 tonnes in 2025 whilst passengers reached 24.4 million. January and February 2026 show continued growth momentum.
Mar 13, 2026
IATA Report Shows Air Cargo Key to Global Trade Growth in 2025
Air cargo moved 157 billion dollars in frontloaded US imports and over two-thirds of AI goods in 2025, with global trade growing 2.4 percent despite tariffs.
Mar 13, 2026
Digital Shift Cuts Dangerous Goods Rejection Rates by 90%
IATA’s DG Digital slashed dangerous goods rejection rates by 90% in Japan trials. Real-time compliance checks cut delays and boost margins for forwarders.
Mar 12, 2026
Turkish Cargo’s Istanbul Terminal Sets New Standard for Automated Air Freight Operations
Turkish Cargo’s new Istanbul terminal delivers 4 million tonnes of annual capacity with automated handling that reshapes air freight operations.
Mar 12, 2026
EU Border Rules Are Changing in 2026: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
Five major EU customs changes take effect in 2026, from France’s mandatory ELO to CBAM enforcement and ICS2. What freight forwarders must know.
Mar 11, 2026
Liège Airport cargo surge: 18.6% growth shows Europe’s e-commerce and pharma boom
Liège Airport has posted 18.6 percent cargo growth in early 2026, handling 219,807 tonnes as e-commerce, pharma and North American exports drive volumes.
