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Mar 19, 2026
SAF Growth Is Reshaping Air Cargo Economics and Forwarder Pricing Strategy
SAF market valued at $3.30bn in 2026 to grow 28.8% annually through 2036. Cost breakthroughs, mandates and airline pledges reshape cargo economics.
Mar 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia Hits Pipeline Capacity to Bypass Hormuz Blockage
Saudi Arabia pushes East-West Pipeline to 7M barrels/day capacity to bypass closed Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surge 40% as 11 VLCCs wait at Yanbu port.
Mar 18, 2026
Oman Air Cargo’s New Surcharges Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices
Middle East conflict drives 18% drop in global air cargo capacity. Fuel surcharges double as jet prices surge 58%. Gulf hubs close, forcing route changes.
Mar 18, 2026
DHS Shutdown: Impact on Air Cargo Operations
DHS shutdown enters week 5 with 300+ TSA resignations. Air cargo operations face growing risk as airport staffing crisis threatens supply chain stability.
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 11, 2026
Liège Airport cargo surge: 18.6% growth shows Europe’s e-commerce and pharma boom
Liège Airport posts 18.6% cargo growth in early 2026, handling 219,807 tonnes. E-commerce, pharma and North American exports drive record volumes.
Mar 11, 2026
IATA Sets Three Priorities for Air Cargo in 2026: Digitalisation, Standards and Safety
IATA sets three priorities at 2026 WCS: accelerate digitalisation with ONE Record, strengthen global standards, and enhance cargo safety and security.
