Discover updates, expert insights, and deep dive articles on global forwarding and supply chain innovation.
YOUR INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE HUB
Fast Forwarder gives you weekly market insights, rate trends and industry intelligence.
*UNSUBSCRIBE ANYTIME. WE DON'T SEND SPAM.
Aug 04, 2026
Air freight rates rose 15% in H1 2026, defying forecasts. Dubai attack, AI demand and EU rule changes shape H2 outlook for freight forwarders.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 13, 2026
Air Cargo Capacity Crunch: The Freighter Shortage Running to 2030
Air cargo capacity is critically constrained to 2030. 31% of freighters are retirement age. New deliveries won’t keep pace. Here’s what forwarders need to know.
Jul 10, 2026
Cathay Cargo Relocates to Navi Mumbai as CSMIA Suspends Freighters
Cathay Cargo relocates Mumbai freighters to Navi Mumbai Airport from 3 August 2026, as CSMIA suspends freighter ops through May 2027 for reconstruction.
Jul 10, 2026
Astral Aviation Restarts Haikou–Johannesburg Freighter Service
Astral Aviation restarts Haikou–Johannesburg freighter service twice weekly via Nairobi, using a Boeing 767-300F with 50-tonne capacity, in partnership with Fly Noor.
Jul 09, 2026
Airfreight Rates Ease Second Week, Still Up 27.7% (July 2026)
Global airfreight rates fell 2.7% week on week to 6 July 2026 but remain 27.7% higher year on year. Chicago surged 49.6% above last year. Full breakdown.
Jul 08, 2026
AI Chip Shipments Drive Global Air Cargo Demand Up 7% in June 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 7% in June 2026 as AI chip shipments drive transpacific lanes. Spot rates hit $3.40/kg. Key market data for freight forwarders.
Jul 06, 2026
Air Freight Dallas to Glasgow: DFW to GLA Shipping Guide — World Cup 2026
Air freight Dallas to Glasgow: DFW to GLA transit times, rates, customs tips & World Cup 2026 shipping guide. Compare A2A & D2D on CSN. Free to use.