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THIS WEEKS INSIGHTS
Middle East Conflict Slashes Global Air Cargo Demand 4.8% in March

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%.

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O’Hare Flight Cuts Squeeze Cargo Capacity as FAA Caps Operations

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.

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Air cargo routes 2025: busiest lanes and emerging hubs reshaping freight

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.

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Multi-hub routing replaces direct Asia-Europe cargo lanes

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.

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Rare Earth Shortages Hit U.S. Aerospace and Chip Sectors Hard

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.

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US Tariff Regime Shifts: Section 122 Replaces IEEPA as Supply Chains Navigate New Rules

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.

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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Reshapes US Trade Policy: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know

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.

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Shannon Airport Launches €15M Terminal Upgrade in €40M Investment Drive

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.

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FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Takes Effect March 16: What Cargo Solutions Providers Need to Know

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.

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EU SAF Mandates Hit Reality Check: Why Freight Forwarders Should Care About Aviation’s Fuel Crisis

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.

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