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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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