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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 22, 2026
Air Cargo Networks Reshape as Capacity Falls and Rates Surge in 2026
Air cargo spot rates hit USD 2.86/kg in March 2026 as Middle East conflict slashes capacity 30%. South Asia to Middle East routes surge 50-100%. Analysis of global impacts.
Apr 22, 2026
Riga Emerges as Baltic Cargo Hub with New Central Asia and Hong Kong Routes
Fly Khiva operates four weekly cargo flights connecting Riga Airport with Central Asia and Hong Kong. Nearly 250 tonnes moved in the first month.
Apr 21, 2026
East Midlands Airport adds Chinese carriers, Atlas Air routes
East Midlands Airport secures deals with Chinese carriers YunExpress and Central Airlines plus Atlas Air, adding nine weekly cargo flights and first Chinese handler.
Apr 21, 2026
New Pharma Air Cargo Corridor Links Brussels and Washington Dulles
Brussels Airport, United Airlines, and Virginia signed an MoU creating a dedicated pharma corridor between Brussels and Dulles on 20 April 2026.
Apr 20, 2026
IEEPA Refunds: ACE Portal and ACH Setup Required Before April 2026
IEEPA refunds require ACE Portal access and ACH banking enrolment before April 2026. Phase 1 covers 63% of entries, no amendments allowed after filing.
Apr 20, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Blockade: 20+ Ships Transit Despite U.S. Naval Operation
Over 20 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. naval blockade. Traffic down from 130+ daily. War risk insurance up 16x. Alternative routes add 14 days.
