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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.
Feb 27, 2026
Rare Earth Shortages Hit U.S. Aerospace and Chip Sectors Hard
U.S. aerospace and chip sectors face worsening rare earth shortages. Yttrium and scandium supply from China remains limited. Two suppliers reject customers.
Feb 26, 2026
US Tariff Regime Shifts: Section 122 Replaces IEEPA as Supply Chains Navigate New Rules
The US Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs and a new 10 percent Section 122 surcharge now preserves trade barriers with a July expiry date.
Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Reshapes US Trade Policy: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
The US Supreme Court has struck down IEEPA tariffs, triggering a Section 122 surcharge. What forwarders must know about the 150-day trade shift.
Feb 18, 2026
Shannon Airport Launches €15M Terminal Upgrade in €40M Investment Drive
Shannon Airport begins €15M terminal upgrade as part of €40M investment drive. New curved façade, electric heating and passenger improvements due May 2027.
Feb 18, 2026
FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Takes Effect March 16: What Cargo Solutions Providers Need to Know
FMCSA’s final non-domiciled CDL rule takes effect March 16, 2026. Learn how the new restrictions impact cargo providers, capacity and compliance.
Feb 17, 2026
EU SAF Mandates Hit Reality Check: Why Freight Forwarders Should Care About Aviation’s Fuel Crisis
EU sustainable aviation fuel mandates are hitting air cargo with cost surges and compliance gaps. Freight forwarders face pricing and capacity risks.
