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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 11, 2026
IATA Sets Three Priorities for Air Cargo in 2026: Digitalisation, Standards and Safety
IATA sets three priorities at 2026 WCS: accelerate digitalisation with ONE Record, strengthen global standards, and enhance cargo safety and security.
Mar 10, 2026
PACTL Claims Triple First: IEnvA, Full CEIV, and Regional Leadership in Air Cargo Standards
PACTL becomes first mainland China cargo terminal to earn IATA ISP:IEnvA certification and full CEIV across all categories. Regional leadership in air cargo.
Mar 10, 2026
Physical AI transforms warehouses: Real-time visibility meets autonomous action
Physical AI transforms warehouses with drones, autonomous robots and real-time visibility. Gather AI raises $40M as autonomous trucks reshape logistics.
Mar 09, 2026
Unilode Launches Super Sentinel to Eliminate Lost ULDs Worldwide
Unilode launches Super Sentinel tracking solution to eliminate lost ULDs. Technology tracks 220,000+ containers globally, targeting 95% fewer losses by 2026.
Mar 09, 2026
Gulf Shipping Crisis Forces Route Changes and $4,000 Container Surcharges
Maersk suspends Gulf shipping services as conflict surcharges hit $4,000 per container. Thousands of containers stranded. What freight forwarders must know now.
Mar 06, 2026
Ocean and Air Freight Diverge: Why 2026 Demands Agile Shippers
Ocean and air freight diverge in 2026. Suez Canal reopening reshapes ocean capacity while air cargo holds steady. What freight forwarders need to know now.
