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Jun 16, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Deal: What US-Iran Talks Mean for Shipping
A leaked 14-point US-Iran draft deal promises Hormuz shipping restored within a month. But control disputes and sanctions gaps leave freight operators on alert.
Jun 12, 2026
Customs Enforcement Executive Order: What Importers Must Do Now
Trump’s June 2026 customs Executive Order sets a 50% penalty floor, bans foreign IORs from informal entries, and repeals de minimis by July 2027.
Jun 11, 2026
IATA Expands CASS Across Latin America as Air Cargo Grows
IATA expands CASS across Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay as Latin American air cargo grows 38.8% over ten years. Key facts and what it means for forwarders.
Jun 11, 2026
Emirates SkyCargo Adds Almaty and Toronto Freighter Routes
Emirates SkyCargo launches weekly Boeing 777 freighters to Almaty and Toronto, adding 100+ tonnes of capacity each as fleet expands to 21 aircraft by 2026.
May 27, 2026
Cathay Pacific Orders 14 Boeing 777-9s in HK$100 Billion Expansion
Cathay Pacific orders 14 Boeing 777-9s as part of HK$100 billion expansion. H1 2025 profit up 1.1% to HK$3.7 billion, but yields fall 12% and shares drop 10%.
May 25, 2026
Forwarders Gain New Westbound Europe–Asia Routing Option via Seattle
Alaska Airlines launched daily London-Seattle cargo service 21 May 2026, connecting UK shippers to 100+ Pacific destinations. Plans a dozen European routes by 2030.
May 22, 2026
Direct-to-Consumer Model Reshapes Freight and Fulfilment Demand
DTC brands now account for 1 in 7 e-commerce dollars, creating new freight demands. Customer acquisition costs jumped from $5 to $50, making logistics efficiency critical.
May 21, 2026
Swissport African Expansion: Morocco and Cabo Verde Acquisitions
Swissport expands African operations with Morocco cargo handler Swiftair Maroc and Cabo Verde’s CV Handling acquisitions, gaining access to key freight gateways.
May 20, 2026
UK-EU Trade Reset: Lancaster House Deal Opens Path for Freight
The May 2025 UK-EU reset deal promises 20% growth in food exports, but UK goods trade remains 13% below pre-Brexit levels. What forwarders need to know.
May 20, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How Global Supply Chains Are Shifting
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, cutting 95% of vessel traffic. The World Bank committed $3.3 billion to develop the Middle Corridor as an alternative route.
