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THIS WEEKS INSIGHTS
Air Freight Rates 2026: H1 Defied Forecasts | H2 Outlook

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.

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Air Cargo Demand Up 8.5% YoY in June 2026 | IATA Data

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.

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Free vs Paid Freight Platforms: 2026 SMB Forwarder Guide

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.

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Air Freight Miami to Santiago: MIA to SCL Shipping Guide

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.

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O’Hare Flight Cuts Squeeze Cargo Capacity as FAA Caps Operations

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.

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Air cargo routes 2025: busiest lanes and emerging hubs reshaping freight

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.

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Multi-hub routing replaces direct Asia-Europe cargo lanes

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.

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Etihad Airways Africa Expansion: Six New Routes Launch 2026

Apr 27, 2026

Etihad Airways Africa Expansion: Six New Routes Launch 2026

Etihad Airways launches six new African routes from Abu Dhabi starting November 2026. Ghana, Nigeria, DR Congo, Eritrea and Zimbabwe added with 787-9 widebody cargo capacity.

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Geosky Airlines Copenhagen Route Launches China-Europe Cargo Link

Apr 27, 2026

Geosky Airlines Copenhagen Route Launches China-Europe Cargo Link

Geosky Airlines launches Xi’an to Copenhagen cargo route via Tbilisi using Boeing 767 freighters. The Georgian carrier now serves 66 countries with focus on e-commerce.

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Returned EU Consignments Process Changes From April 2026

Apr 24, 2026

Returned EU Consignments Process Changes From April 2026

From 20 April 2026, APHA requires all goods rejected at EU BCPs to be pre-notified on IPAFFS before returning to GB. New compliance rules for exporters explained.

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