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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 01, 2026
Maritime Chokepoints, Cyber Threats and Sanctions: The New Risk Map for Global Freight
Sanctions, maritime chokepoints and cyber threats are reshaping global freight routes. A breakdown of the risks forwarders must manage in 2026.
Apr 01, 2026
EU ETS Reform: How New Emissions Rules Could Impact Air Cargo Costs and Capacity
IATA calls for EU ETS reform to balance aviation decarbonisation with competitiveness. Airlines face €376bn investment needs by 2050 amid policy complexity.
Mar 31, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Brings Boeing 777-300ERSF to Africa: First Deployment Signals Continental Cargo Growth
Ethiopian Airlines leases two Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters from AerCap, marking the first deployment of the type in Africa. Delivery set for Q2 2028.
Mar 31, 2026
Gulf Conflict Drives Global Air Cargo Rates Up 70% as Strait of Hormuz Closes
Gulf conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure have pushed air cargo rates up 70 percent, with global capacity down 18 percent and fuel costs doubling.
Mar 30, 2026
Lufthansa Summer 2026 Network Expansion Creates New Global Cargo Capacity for Freight Forwarders
Lufthansa Group Summer 2026 schedule offers 14,000 weekly flights to 330 destinations. New routes to Africa, South America & Europe create cargo capacity.
Mar 30, 2026
JKIA Growth Plans Highlight Kenya’s Strategy to Lead East Africa Logistics
Kenya has tendered a new JKIA terminal as passenger traffic nears 9 million. Cargo volumes are expected to double by 2045 amid hub competition.