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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 08, 2026
Gatwick Airport freight expansion targets 161,500 tonnes by 2030s
London Gatwick acquires World Cargo Centre and forecasts 161,500 tonnes capacity by late 2030s following Northern Runway approval. Economic impact analysis reveals £9.8bn cargo value by 2038.
May 08, 2026
Lufthansa Cargo Launches GlobeCross for Cross-Border Logistics
Lufthansa Cargo launched GlobeCross on 6 May 2026, merging heyworld and CB Customs Broker to combine digital eCommerce logistics with 20+ years of customs expertise.
May 07, 2026
New Section 232 Rules Increase Duty Exposure for Steel, Aluminium and Copper Imports
Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper changed 6 April 2026. Duties now apply to full product value. Rates range from 10% to 50% based on origin.
May 07, 2026
United Airlines Cargo Market Disruption Surcharge May 2026
United Airlines adds market disruption surcharge from 1 May 2026 as jet fuel prices double. USD 0.25/kg fee for Americas shipments. Revenue falls 1.6% in Q1.
May 06, 2026
Expeditors Q1 2026 Earnings Beat Estimates on Airfreight Strength
Expeditors Q1 2026 earnings hit $1.71 per share, beating estimates by 29% on airfreight strength. Revenue grew 4% to $2.8bn despite ocean freight headwinds.
May 06, 2026
GEODIS Expands Pharma Cold Chain with Chicago and Manchester Hubs
GEODIS opens two new pharma cold chain facilities near Chicago O’Hare and Manchester Airport with GDP compliance, CEIV certification, and multi-temperature zones.
