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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.
Jan 05, 2026
Turkish Airlines Invests $2.3B in World’s Largest Cargo Terminal
Turkish Airlines invests $2.3B in world’s largest cargo terminal and catering facility, creating 26,000 jobs. What this means for freight forwarders.
Dec 31, 2025
UN Cargo Document Convention: One Document, All Transport Modes
UN adopts Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents. One document covers all transport modes—road, rail, air, sea. Digital-ready. Benefits SME forwarders.
Dec 31, 2025
Christmas Air Cargo: Fresh Food Moves Fast While Most Festive Freight Ships Early
Christmas air cargo focuses on perishables, not decorations. Fresh food drives 70-80% of festive air freight. Learn how timing and cold chains shape the season.
Dec 31, 2025
Boeing Seeks Regulatory Waiver to Deliver 35 More 777F Freighters Beyond 2027 Deadline
Boeing is seeking a US DOT exemption to deliver 35 more 777F freighters beyond the 2027 deadline as 777-8F delays and fuel rules drive the waiver request.
Dec 31, 2025
Air Cargo Market Hits Peak: Rates Climb to $2.74 Per Kilo as 2025 Tonnages Track 4% Growth
Air cargo spot rates have climbed to 2.74 dollars per kilogram, the highest since the pandemic. E-commerce, tariffs and capacity shifts are driving demand.
Dec 31, 2025
ANA Holdings Reshapes Japan’s Air Cargo Market with Major Integration Move
US tariffs on Chinese goods have reached 145 percent, reshaping global air cargo flows. Forwarders face rising costs and shifting trade lane demand patterns.
