STAY AHEAD IN THE WORLD OF DIGITAL FREIGHT
Discover updates, expert insights, and deep dive articles on global forwarding and supply chain innovation.
SUBSCRIBE TO FAST FORWARDER
YOUR INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE HUB
Fast Forwarder gives you weekly market insights, rate trends and industry intelligence.
*UNSUBSCRIBE ANYTIME. WE DON'T SEND SPAM.
Jan 05, 2026
Caribbean Airspace Reopens: What Cargo Operators Need to Know After Venezuela Disruption
US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after Venezuela military operation. 215 flights cancelled, cargo delayed. What freight forwarders need to know now.
Jan 05, 2026
India’s logistics proves resilience as air cargo reshapes global trade routes
India’s logistics sector proved resilient in 2025 as air cargo outperformed all freight modes. Digital tools and infrastructure development reshape trade routes.
Jan 05, 2026
Turkish Airlines Invests $2.3B in World’s Largest Cargo Terminal
Turkish Airlines invests $2.3B in world’s largest cargo terminal and catering facility, creating 26,000 jobs. What this means for freight forwarders.
Dec 31, 2025
UN Cargo Document Convention: One Document, All Transport Modes
UN adopts Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents. One document covers all transport modes—road, rail, air, sea. Digital-ready. Benefits SME forwarders.
Dec 16, 2025
Freight Tightens: Capacity Down, Asia Up, Rates Soft
Global air cargo is shifting. Demand grows but capacity shrinks. Rates stay soft despite tighter supply. Trade patterns move east and south. For freight forwarders, 2026 looks like a low-growth, high-complexity year. Here’s what the numbers tell us—and what it means for your business. Growth Slows, Capacity Drops Worldwide airfreight tonnage rose 4 percent year […]
Aug 25, 2025
Global Shipping Disruptions Continue as Red Sea Routes Remain Unstable
Ongoing instability in the Red Sea is forcing shipping lines to reroute vessels, impacting transit times and freight costs across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Aug 25, 2025
European Ports Report Congestion as Import Volumes Rise Ahead of Summer
Major European ports are experiencing increased congestion due to higher-than-expected import volumes and operational bottlenecks ahead of the peak summer season.
Aug 25, 2025
Why Multimodal Freight Is Becoming the Smart Choice in 2025
Multimodal freight — combining sea, air, rail, and road transport — is rapidly gaining traction as businesses seek reliability over rigid single-mode shipping. In 2025, geopolitical disruptions, port congestion, and climate-related delays are accelerating this shift. Rail corridors between Asia and Europe are seeing renewed interest for time-sensitive cargo, while sea-air combinations through Middle Eastern […]
Aug 25, 2025
Air Freight Demand Strengthens as E-commerce Shipments Accelerate Globally
Rising global e-commerce activity is driving increased demand for air freight capacity, particularly on Asia–Europe and Asia–Middle East routes.
Aug 25, 2025
Red Sea Disruptions Continue to Reshape Global Shipping Routes
The Red Sea crisis has moved beyond a temporary disruption and is now influencing long-term shipping strategy. With continued risks around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, many carriers are diverting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding up to 10–14 days of transit time on Asia–Europe routes. This shift has increased fuel consumption, tightened vessel […]
