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THIS WEEKS INSIGHTS
Air Freight Rates 2026: H1 Defied Forecasts | H2 Outlook

Aug 04, 2026

Air Freight Rates 2026: H1 Defied Forecasts | H2 Outlook

Air freight rates rose 15% in H1 2026, defying forecasts. Dubai attack, AI demand and EU rule changes shape H2 outlook for freight forwarders.

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Air Cargo Demand Up 8.5% YoY in June 2026 | IATA Data

Aug 03, 2026

Air Cargo Demand Up 8.5% YoY in June 2026 | IATA Data

IATA data shows global air cargo demand up 8.5% year-on-year in June 2026. North America led at 13.1%. Asia-North America surged 14.7%. Full breakdown inside.

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Free vs Paid Freight Platforms: 2026 SMB Forwarder Guide

Jul 27, 2026

Free vs Paid Freight Platforms: 2026 SMB Forwarder Guide

Free vs paid freight platform: SMB forwarders need low-risk access, not enterprise contracts. What pricing models mean for your business.

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Air Freight Miami to Santiago: MIA to SCL Shipping Guide

Jul 24, 2026

Air Freight Miami to Santiago: MIA to SCL Shipping Guide

Air freight Miami to Santiago: transit times, service types, customs tips and free online booking for MIA to SCL cargo via Cargo Solutions Network.

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IATA 2025 World Air Transport Statistics: Key Trends

Jul 17, 2026

IATA 2025 World Air Transport Statistics: Key Trends

IATA 2025 WATS data: 109.7M premium passengers, Kazakhstan up 40%, Boeing 737 leads at 10.8M flights. Key freight implications for cargo operators.

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AI Equipment vs E-Commerce: The Fight for Air Cargo Space

Jul 16, 2026

AI Equipment vs E-Commerce: The Fight for Air Cargo Space

AI hardware and e-commerce are fighting for trans-Pacific air cargo space. Here’s what it means for forwarders — and how to stay ahead of the capacity crunch.

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DHL Charters 777 Freighters on Transpacific Cargo Routes

Jul 16, 2026

DHL Charters 777 Freighters on Transpacific Cargo Routes

DHL Global Forwarding launched Boeing 777 charter flights from Hanoi, Bangkok and Taipei to Cincinnati and Chicago in July 2026. Here’s what it means.

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Liege Airport H1 2026: Cargo Up 11.3%, EU Levy Risks H2 Volumes

Jul 14, 2026

Liege Airport H1 2026: Cargo Up 11.3%, EU Levy Risks H2 Volumes

Liege Airport hit 697,816 tonnes in H1 2026, up 11.3%. EU e-commerce levy threatens H2 volumes. Plus: Air Canada 737 Max taxiway excursion at Montreal.

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AerCap Leases Three 777-300ERSF Freighters to China Southern

Jul 14, 2026

AerCap Leases Three 777-300ERSF Freighters to China Southern

AerCap leases three Boeing 777-300ERSF Big Twin converted freighters to China Southern Air Logistics, with deliveries between October 2027 and Q2 2028.

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Air Freight Rates Stay High Despite Capacity Recovery

Jul 13, 2026

Air Freight Rates Stay High Despite Capacity Recovery

Air freight rates hold 37% above year-ago levels in week 27 despite capacity recovery. Gulf carrier gaps, fuel costs, and AI demand keep the rate floor high.

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