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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.
Dec 31, 2025
UN Cargo Document Convention: One Document, All Transport Modes
UN adopts Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents. One document covers all transport modes—road, rail, air, sea. Digital-ready. Benefits SME forwarders.
Dec 31, 2025
Christmas Air Cargo: Fresh Food Moves Fast While Most Festive Freight Ships Early
Christmas air cargo focuses on perishables, not decorations. Fresh food drives 70-80% of festive air freight. Learn how timing and cold chains shape the season.
Dec 31, 2025
Boeing Seeks Regulatory Waiver to Deliver 35 More 777F Freighters Beyond 2027 Deadline
Boeing seeks US DOT exemption to deliver 35 more 777F freighters beyond 2027 deadline. 777-8F delays and fuel efficiency rules drive waiver request.
Dec 31, 2025
Air Cargo Market Hits Peak: Rates Climb to $2.74 Per Kilo as 2025 Tonnages Track 4% Growth
Air cargo rates hit $2.74/kg in week 50 as global tonnages track 4% growth in 2025. Asia Pacific to Europe up 11% YoY. Capacity expands 7% worldwide.
Dec 31, 2025
ANA Holdings Reshapes Japan’s Air Cargo Market with Major Integration Move
ANA Holdings reorganises cargo operations after NCA acquisition, creating Japan’s largest combined carrier. Integration targets March 2027 completion.
Dec 29, 2025
Egypt and South Korea sign customs digitisation pact to unlock faster clearance and e-commerce growth
Egypt and South Korea sign customs digitisation pact to cut clearance times, support e-commerce and strengthen logistics for freight forwarders.
