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Jun 22, 2026
Air freight Heathrow to LAX: transit times, service types, customs docs & how to compare rates on the LHR–LAX corridor. Get a quote at CSN.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 06, 2026
What Astral Aviation’s 767-300F Means for African Air Cargo Capacity
Astral Aviation adds Boeing 767-300F with 52-ton payload to modernise fleet. Africa’s largest private cargo carrier expands capacity across key trade lanes.
Apr 06, 2026
DHL and Air France KLM Expand SAF Partnership with 35,000 Tonnes of Emission Reduction Rights
DHL and Air France KLM Cargo expand partnership with 35,000-tonne emission reduction framework using book-and-claim models for air freight decarbonisation.
Apr 03, 2026
Digital Bills of Lading Go Live: FIATA’s eFBL Guide Ships Today
FIATA’s eFBL guide launches April 2026. Open-source digital bill of lading cuts time, cost and risk. Free for TMS providers. Built for freight forwarders.
Apr 02, 2026
FedEx Automation Strategy: Partnerships Over Proprietary Tech
FedEx backs partnerships over in-house robotics, deploying Scoop with Berkshire Grey and running 3,200+ autonomous loads with Aurora. AI now essential infrastructure.
Apr 02, 2026
Cargojet Takes 25% Stake in 21Air, Expands Amazon Operations
Cargojet acquired 25% of 21Air in August 2021 and expanded Amazon Canada operations with two B767s. 21Air launched Amazon B767-200F services in November 2024.
Apr 02, 2026
China’s 7-Tonne Cargo Drone Completes Maiden Flight: What It Means for Global Freight
China successfully tests the Changying-8, the world’s heaviest cargo drone with 7-tonne capacity and 3,000km+ range. What this means for global freight.