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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 05, 2026
Air Cargo Growth Hits 5.6% to Start 2026. Regional Divide Widens.
Air cargo demand rose 5.6% in January 2026, but regional divide widens. Africa leads at 18.2%, Americas contract. Trade lanes shift amid tariff pressure.
Mar 05, 2026
African Cargo Growth Hits 18.2% as Global Trade Lanes Shift
African airlines posted 18.2% cargo growth in January 2026, fastest globally. Africa-Asia routes surged 41.6% as trade lanes shift. Regional analysis inside.
Mar 04, 2026
New 747 Freighter Route Boosts Europe–South Korea Air Cargo Capacity
AFKLMP Cargo launches 3x weekly Boeing 747 freighter service Amsterdam-Seoul-Hong Kong from March 2026. Dedicated main deck capacity for semiconductors, pharma.
Mar 04, 2026
Air Cargo Growth Hits 5.6% in January 2026: Regional Divide Reshapes Global Trade Routes
Air cargo demand rose 5.6% in January 2026, with regional divide emerging. Africa leads at 18.2% growth whilst Americas contract. Trade lanes shift fast.
Mar 03, 2026
EU Court Upholds €776 Million in Air Freight Cartel Fines: What It Means for Cargo Solutions Providers
EU Court upholds €776m in air freight cartel fines against 11 airlines for price-fixing between 1999-2006. What it means for cargo solutions providers.
Mar 02, 2026
Middle East Trade Corridor Crisis: Action Plan for Forwarders as Rates Surge and Capacity Tightens
Middle East conflict forces MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd to suspend services, impose war risk surcharges up to $4,000 per container and reroute vessels.
