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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 18, 2026
The Global Supply Chain Is No Longer Built for Efficiency Alone
Supply chain stress matches pandemic levels as Red Sea diversions add 3,500 miles, 14-21 days transit, and 200-400% insurance hikes. Maersk faces $500M monthly costs.
May 15, 2026
Boeing China aircraft deal: 500 jets hinge on Trump-Xi talks
Boeing pursues 500 737 Max and 100 wide-body jet orders from China. CEO Ortberg says deal is 100% dependent on Trump-Xi negotiations. First orders since 2017.
May 15, 2026
E-commerce Airfreight Drives 18% of Global Cargo in 2025
E-commerce airfreight hit 5.4 million tonnes in 2025, accounting for 18% of global air cargo. Without e-commerce flows, industry growth drops from 6.7% to 4.6%.
May 13, 2026
Air Cargo Rates Hit Three-Year High But Relief Expected Soon
Air cargo spot rates surged 30% to $3.34/kg in April 2026, hitting a three-year high. Middle East conflict drove regional spikes, but capacity recovery signals relief ahead.
May 12, 2026
UPS and FedEx 2026 Rate Increases: What Shippers Actually Pay
UPS and FedEx 2026 rate increases: 5.9% headline rates hide 7-12% actual costs. Residential surcharges up 6.6-8.4%. New cubic volume rules capture more packages under fees.
May 11, 2026
Air cargo rerouting accelerates as Middle East disruptions reshape global freight flows
Air cargo demand hit record October levels at 4.1% growth, but Asia-North America routes declined while Asia-Europe surged 11.7%. Rates fell 4.7% to USD 2.46/kg.
