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Mar 13, 2026
IATA Report Shows Air Cargo Key to Global Trade Growth in 2025
Air cargo transported $157 billion in frontloaded US imports and over two-thirds of AI goods in 2025. Global trade grew 2.4% despite tariffs.
Mar 13, 2026
Digital Shift Cuts Dangerous Goods Rejection Rates by 90%
IATA’s DG Digital slashed dangerous goods rejection rates by 90% in Japan trials. Real-time compliance checks cut delays and boost margins for forwarders.
Mar 12, 2026
Turkish Cargo’s Istanbul Terminal Sets New Standard for Automated Air Freight Operations
Turkish Cargo’s new Istanbul terminal delivers 4 million tonnes annual capacity with Lödige automation. How intelligent orchestration reshapes air freight.
Mar 12, 2026
EU Border Rules Are Changing in 2026: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
Five major EU customs changes take effect in 2026. From France’s mandatory ELO to CBAM enforcement and ICS2 implementation—what freight forwarders must know.
Mar 06, 2026
Ocean and Air Freight Diverge: Why 2026 Demands Agile Shippers
Ocean and air freight diverge in 2026. Suez Canal reopening reshapes ocean capacity while air cargo holds steady. What freight forwarders need to know now.
Mar 05, 2026
Air Cargo Growth Hits 5.6% to Start 2026. Regional Divide Widens.
Air cargo demand rose 5.6% in January 2026, but regional divide widens. Africa leads at 18.2%, Americas contract. Trade lanes shift amid tariff pressure.
Mar 05, 2026
African Cargo Growth Hits 18.2% as Global Trade Lanes Shift
African airlines posted 18.2% cargo growth in January 2026, fastest globally. Africa-Asia routes surged 41.6% as trade lanes shift. Regional analysis inside.
Mar 04, 2026
New 747 Freighter Route Boosts Europe–South Korea Air Cargo Capacity
AFKLMP Cargo launches 3x weekly Boeing 747 freighter service Amsterdam-Seoul-Hong Kong from March 2026. Dedicated main deck capacity for semiconductors, pharma.
Mar 04, 2026
Air Cargo Growth Hits 5.6% in January 2026: Regional Divide Reshapes Global Trade Routes
Air cargo demand rose 5.6% in January 2026, with regional divide emerging. Africa leads at 18.2% growth whilst Americas contract. Trade lanes shift fast.
Mar 03, 2026
EU Court Upholds €776 Million in Air Freight Cartel Fines: What It Means for Cargo Solutions Providers
EU Court upholds €776m in air freight cartel fines against 11 airlines for price-fixing between 1999-2006. What it means for cargo solutions providers.
