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Mar 19, 2026
SAF Growth Is Reshaping Air Cargo Economics and Forwarder Pricing Strategy
SAF market valued at $3.30bn in 2026 to grow 28.8% annually through 2036. Cost breakthroughs, mandates and airline pledges reshape cargo economics.
Mar 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia Hits Pipeline Capacity to Bypass Hormuz Blockage
Saudi Arabia pushes East-West Pipeline to 7M barrels/day capacity to bypass closed Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surge 40% as 11 VLCCs wait at Yanbu port.
Mar 18, 2026
Oman Air Cargo’s New Surcharges Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices
Middle East conflict drives 18% drop in global air cargo capacity. Fuel surcharges double as jet prices surge 58%. Gulf hubs close, forcing route changes.
Mar 18, 2026
DHS Shutdown: Impact on Air Cargo Operations
DHS shutdown enters week 5 with 300+ TSA resignations. Air cargo operations face growing risk as airport staffing crisis threatens supply chain stability.
Feb 26, 2026
US Tariff Regime Shifts: Section 122 Replaces IEEPA as Supply Chains Navigate New Rules
US Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs. New 10% Section 122 surcharge preserves trade barriers. Freight forwarders face carve-outs, country shifts, and July expiry.
Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Reshapes US Trade Policy: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs, triggering Section 122 surcharge. What freight forwarders need to know about the 150-day tariff shift and impact on global cargo flows.
Feb 18, 2026
Shannon Airport Launches €15M Terminal Upgrade in €40M Investment Drive
Shannon Airport begins €15M terminal upgrade as part of €40M investment drive. New curved façade, electric heating and passenger improvements due May 2027.
Feb 18, 2026
FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Takes Effect March 16: What Cargo Solutions Providers Need to Know
FMCSA’s final non-domiciled CDL rule takes effect March 16, 2026. Learn how the new restrictions impact cargo providers, capacity and compliance.
Feb 17, 2026
EU SAF Mandates Hit Reality Check: Why Freight Forwarders Should Care About Aviation’s Fuel Crisis
EU SAF mandates hit air cargo with cost surges and documentation chaos. Freight forwarders face pricing shifts, compliance gaps and capacity risks.
Feb 13, 2026
Panama Canal Port Dispute: Legal Battle Threatens Global Trade Routes
CK Hutchison escalates legal fight over Panama Canal ports after court voids 30-year concession. $23B port sale threatened as China warns consequences.
