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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.
Apr 24, 2026
Returned EU Consignments Process Changes From April 2026
From 20 April 2026, APHA requires all goods rejected at EU BCPs to be pre-notified on IPAFFS before returning to GB. New compliance rules for exporters explained.
Apr 24, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Hong Kong–Prestwick cargo service launched
Ethiopian Airlines launches three weekly Hong Kong–Prestwick cargo flights targeting e-commerce and Scottish exports. Service creates 250+ jobs and £250m trade value.
Apr 23, 2026
Air Cargo Growth 2026: IATA Projects 2.4% Volume Increase to 71.6M Tonnes
IATA projects 2.4% air cargo volume growth in 2026 to 71.6M tonnes. Asia-Pacific leads at 6%, North America dips 0.5%. E-commerce and AI drive demand despite softer trade.
Apr 23, 2026
dnata commits A$32 million to Western Sydney cargo terminal
dnata invests A$32 million in Western Sydney cargo terminal with 60,000 tonnes annual capacity. Facility opens July 2026 with 24-hour operations and no curfew limits.
Apr 22, 2026
Air Cargo Networks Reshape as Capacity Falls and Rates Surge in 2026
Air cargo spot rates hit USD 2.86/kg in March 2026 as Middle East conflict slashes capacity 30%. South Asia to Middle East routes surge 50-100%. Analysis of global impacts.
Apr 22, 2026
Riga Emerges as Baltic Cargo Hub with New Central Asia and Hong Kong Routes
Fly Khiva operates four weekly cargo flights connecting Riga Airport with Central Asia and Hong Kong. Nearly 250 tonnes moved in the first month.
