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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.
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 06, 2026
What Astral Aviation’s 767-300F Means for African Air Cargo Capacity
Astral Aviation adds Boeing 767-300F with 52-ton payload to modernise fleet. Africa’s largest private cargo carrier expands capacity across key trade lanes.
Apr 06, 2026
DHL and Air France KLM Expand SAF Partnership with 35,000 Tonnes of Emission Reduction Rights
DHL and Air France KLM Cargo expand partnership with 35,000-tonne emission reduction framework using book-and-claim models for air freight decarbonisation.
Apr 03, 2026
Digital Bills of Lading Go Live: FIATA’s eFBL Guide Ships Today
FIATA’s eFBL guide launches April 2026. Open-source digital bill of lading cuts time, cost and risk. Free for TMS providers. Built for freight forwarders.
Apr 02, 2026
FedEx Automation Strategy: Partnerships Over Proprietary Tech
FedEx backs partnerships over in-house robotics, deploying Scoop with Berkshire Grey and running 3,200+ autonomous loads with Aurora. AI now essential infrastructure.
Apr 02, 2026
Cargojet Takes 25% Stake in 21Air, Expands Amazon Operations
Cargojet acquired 25% of 21Air in August 2021 and expanded Amazon Canada operations with two B767s. 21Air launched Amazon B767-200F services in November 2024.
Apr 02, 2026
China’s 7-Tonne Cargo Drone Completes Maiden Flight: What It Means for Global Freight
China successfully tests the Changying-8, the world’s heaviest cargo drone with 7-tonne capacity and 3,000km+ range. What this means for global freight.
