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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.
Mar 24, 2026
Lithium Battery Air Cargo Incidents Jump 40% Since 2021: What Forwarders Need to Know
Lithium battery incidents in air cargo have risen 40 percent since 2021. E-commerce growth and poor quality controls are driving the safety risk.
Mar 23, 2026
Freight Forwarding in 2026: How SMEs Win in the New Digital Era
SME freight forwarders can compete with global giants in 2026 using digital tools, niche specialisation and strategic partnerships that build trust.
Mar 23, 2026
Cold Chain 2026: Five Forces Reshaping Global Temperature-Controlled Logistics
Five forces are reshaping temperature-controlled logistics in 2026, from pharma growth to sustainability mandates. What forwarders need to know.
Mar 19, 2026
SAF Growth Is Reshaping Air Cargo Economics and Forwarder Pricing Strategy
Sustainable aviation fuel is valued at 3.3 billion dollars in 2026 and growing 28.8 percent annually. Cost breakthroughs and mandates are reshaping cargo.
Mar 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia Hits Pipeline Capacity to Bypass Hormuz Blockage
Saudi Arabia pushes East-West Pipeline to 7M barrels/day capacity to bypass closed Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surge 40% as 11 VLCCs wait at Yanbu port.
Mar 18, 2026
Oman Air Cargo’s New Surcharges Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices
Middle East conflict drives 18% drop in global air cargo capacity. Fuel surcharges double as jet prices surge 58%. Gulf hubs close, forcing route changes.