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May 05, 2026
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 09, 2026
UPS Scales Incheon Hub: 190,000-Tonne Capacity Unlocks Same-Day Import Delivery
UPS expands Incheon hub to 190,000-tonne capacity, enabling same-day import delivery. Automated systems cut clearance times and boost processing 4.5x.
Apr 09, 2026
Jet Fuel Supply Crisis: Recovery to Take Months Despite Hormuz Ceasefire
IATA warns jet fuel supply recovery will take months despite Hormuz ceasefire. Airlines adapt with flight cuts and route changes. What it means for cargo.
Apr 08, 2026
SF Airlines Opens Direct Ezhou-Paris Route: New China-Europe Capacity for Forwarders
SF Airlines launches direct B747-400 cargo service from Ezhou to Paris. New China-Europe capacity for forwarders booking express, e-commerce and heavy freight.
Apr 08, 2026
Iran War Rewrites Global Trade Routes: How Forwarders Must Adapt Now
Iran war disrupts 95% of Strait of Hormuz traffic. Air cargo capacity down 48%. Ocean routes rerouted. How freight forwarders must adapt to the largest supply shock in history.
Apr 07, 2026
Global Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Cut Thousands of Flights
Airlines worldwide slash thousands of flights as jet fuel prices double. United becomes first U.S. carrier to cut capacity amid global fuel crisis.
Apr 07, 2026
34,000 Route Diversions: How Global Cargo Networks Are Restructuring After Hormuz Disruption
Hormuz disruption forces 34,000 route diversions in 4 weeks. Navi Mumbai volumes surge 700%. Dwell times double. Network restructuring hits regional ports hard.