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May 05, 2026
LATAM Cargo Launches Miami-Caracas Route with 100 Tonnes Weekly
LATAM Cargo launches Miami-Caracas service with 100 tonnes weekly capacity. Global air cargo rates hit $2.98/kg as fuel costs double since Iran conflict began.
May 04, 2026
Air Cargo Rates Surge 30% Year-on-Year in April 2026
Air cargo rates surged over 30% year-on-year in April 2026 per Xeneta data. Capacity constraints and AI chip demand drive volatility across key tradelanes.
May 04, 2026
De Minimis Threshold Abolition: Impact on Cross-Border Freight
EU, UK, and US end de minimis duty exemptions. Over 4.6 billion parcels affected. Learn how the €3 EU interim duty, US $800 threshold removal, and UK changes impact freight.
May 04, 2026
Liège Airport cargo growth hits 16% in Q1 amid market volatility
Liège Airport handled 342,845 tonnes in Q1 2026, up 16% year-on-year. Export volumes rose 20% as Middle East conflict and fuel costs cloud the outlook.
Apr 27, 2026
Etihad Airways Africa Expansion: Six New Routes Launch 2026
Etihad Airways launches six new African routes from Abu Dhabi starting November 2026. Ghana, Nigeria, DR Congo, Eritrea and Zimbabwe added with 787-9 widebody cargo capacity.
Apr 27, 2026
Geosky Airlines Copenhagen Route Launches China-Europe Cargo Link
Geosky Airlines launches Xi’an to Copenhagen cargo route via Tbilisi using Boeing 767 freighters. The Georgian carrier now serves 66 countries with focus on e-commerce.
Apr 24, 2026
Returned EU Consignments Process Changes From April 2026
From 20 April 2026, APHA requires all goods rejected at EU BCPs to be pre-notified on IPAFFS before returning to GB. New compliance rules for exporters explained.
Apr 24, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Hong Kong–Prestwick cargo service launched
Ethiopian Airlines launches three weekly Hong Kong–Prestwick cargo flights targeting e-commerce and Scottish exports. Service creates 250+ jobs and £250m trade value.
Apr 23, 2026
Air Cargo Growth 2026: IATA Projects 2.4% Volume Increase to 71.6M Tonnes
IATA projects 2.4% air cargo volume growth in 2026 to 71.6M tonnes. Asia-Pacific leads at 6%, North America dips 0.5%. E-commerce and AI drive demand despite softer trade.
Apr 23, 2026
dnata commits A$32 million to Western Sydney cargo terminal
dnata invests A$32 million in Western Sydney cargo terminal with 60,000 tonnes annual capacity. Facility opens July 2026 with 24-hour operations and no curfew limits.
