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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 13, 2026
Panama Canal Port Dispute: Legal Battle Threatens Global Trade Routes
CK Hutchison escalates legal fight over Panama Canal ports after court voids 30-year concession. $23B port sale threatened as China warns consequences.
Feb 12, 2026
US Tariffs 2025-2026: What UK Exporters Must Know Now
US tariffs 2025-2026 explained for UK exporters: rates, dates, exemptions, and how freight forwarders can navigate the new trade landscape profitably.
Feb 12, 2026
Amazon Air Opens Jacksonville Hub: Fresh Capacity on Florida Lanes
Amazon Air opens Jacksonville hub in Q4 2026. 50,000 sq ft facility adds fresh capacity on Florida lanes. What it means for forwarders quoting the region.
Feb 12, 2026
USPS Delivered Duty Paid: Prepay Import Costs, Ship Faster
USPS Delivered Duty Paid launched 30 January 2026. Prepay import duties to Canada, Germany and UK. Zero USPS fee initially. Compare rates and ship faster.
Jan 05, 2026
Caribbean Airspace Reopens: What Cargo Operators Need to Know After Venezuela Disruption
The US has lifted Caribbean airspace restrictions after the Venezuela military operation. Over 215 flights were cancelled and cargo delayed across the region.
Jan 05, 2026
India’s logistics proves resilience as air cargo reshapes global trade routes
India’s logistics sector proved resilient in 2025 as air cargo outperformed all freight modes. Digital tools and infrastructure are reshaping trade routes.
