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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 17, 2026
FSVP Audits: Where FDA Catches Importers Off Guard
FDA’s FSVP audits focus entirely on documents with zero advance notice. Learn where importers fail most often and how training prevents enforcement actions.
Apr 17, 2026
Iraq-Europe Development Road: New Land Route Cuts Transit by 58%
Iraq’s Development Road cuts Europe-Gulf transit by 58%, completing Poland-UAE shipments in 10 days versus 24. Route fully operational April 2025 with $17bn investment.
Apr 16, 2026
AI in Supply Chain 2026: Real Implementation Begins
AI in supply chain management reaches 8/10 usefulness in 2026 as organisations move from pilots to operational deployment. Data quality remains the key barrier.
Apr 16, 2026
National Airlines Boeing 777-200F Fleet Expansion Launches May 2026
National Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777-200F freighter at Everett facility. Test flights underway ahead of May 2026 service entry. Four aircraft ordered total.
Apr 15, 2026
Supply Chain Disruption Signals: Facility Closures, Tech Upgrades and Tariff Relief Shape 2024 Logistics
Walmart closures, UPS RFID expansion and $127B tariff refunds reshape logistics. How freight forwarders can adapt to infrastructure and regulatory shifts.
Apr 15, 2026
Major SAF Deal Signals Cargo Industry Push Towards Sustainable Air Freight
DSV, United, Microsoft and Phillips 66 sign 1.1M gallon SAF deal. What sustainable aviation fuel means for air cargo and freight forwarders.
