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THIS WEEKS INSIGHTS
LATAM Cargo Launches Miami-Caracas Route with 100 Tonnes Weekly

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.

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Air Cargo Rates Surge 30% Year-on-Year in April 2026

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.

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De Minimis Threshold Abolition: Impact on Cross-Border Freight

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.

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Liège Airport cargo growth hits 16% in Q1 amid market volatility

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.

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PAST INSIGHTS
UPS Scales Incheon Hub: 190,000-Tonne Capacity Unlocks Same-Day Import Delivery

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.

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Jet Fuel Supply Crisis: Recovery to Take Months Despite Hormuz Ceasefire

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.

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SF Airlines Opens Direct Ezhou-Paris Route: New China-Europe Capacity for Forwarders

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.

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Iran War Rewrites Global Trade Routes: How Forwarders Must Adapt Now

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.

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Global Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Cut Thousands of Flights

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.

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34,000 Route Diversions: How Global Cargo Networks Are Restructuring After Hormuz Disruption

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.

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