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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 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.
Apr 21, 2026
East Midlands Airport adds Chinese carriers, Atlas Air routes
East Midlands Airport secures deals with Chinese carriers YunExpress and Central Airlines plus Atlas Air, adding nine weekly cargo flights and first Chinese handler.
Apr 21, 2026
New Pharma Air Cargo Corridor Links Brussels and Washington Dulles
Brussels Airport, United Airlines, and Virginia signed an MoU creating a dedicated pharma corridor between Brussels and Dulles on 20 April 2026.
Apr 20, 2026
IEEPA Refunds: ACE Portal and ACH Setup Required Before April 2026
IEEPA refunds require ACE Portal access and ACH banking enrolment before April 2026. Phase 1 covers 63% of entries, no amendments allowed after filing.
Apr 20, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Blockade: 20+ Ships Transit Despite U.S. Naval Operation
Over 20 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. naval blockade. Traffic down from 130+ daily. War risk insurance up 16x. Alternative routes add 14 days.
Apr 17, 2026
FSVP Audits: Where FDA Catches Importers Off Guard
FDA’s FSVP audits focus entirely on documents with zero advance notice. Learn where importers fail most often and how training prevents enforcement actions.
