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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 24, 2025
Mumbai Airport Halts Cargo Flights: 10-Month Upgrade Impacts India’s Air Freight Hub
Mumbai airport suspends cargo flights for 10 months from August 2026 for runway upgrades. What freight forwarders need to know about India’s cargo hub closure.
Dec 23, 2025
Airfreight in 2026: execution, not intention, will decide winners
E-AWB compliance, AI-driven routing and trade diversification reshape airfreight in 2026. Digital adoption separates agile forwarders from legacy operators.
Dec 22, 2025
Teesside Airport: Three-Hour Turnaround Times Challenge Major UK Cargo Hubs
Teesside Airport delivers 3-hour cargo turnaround times with freeport status and 60,000 sq ft temperature-controlled facility. Regional speed beats major UK hubs.
Dec 22, 2025
Navi Mumbai Airport opens December 25 as India’s first cargo-centric hub
Navi Mumbai International Airport opens December 25, 2025 with 0.5M tonnes cargo capacity, automated terminals and multimodal connectivity.
Dec 17, 2025
Production-Ready eVTOL Cargo Aircraft Delivered: AIR Begins Commercial Rollout
AIR delivers first production-ready eVTOL cargo aircraft with 550 lb payload. Commercial rollout begins 2026 with 18 aircraft planned. GPS-denied ops ready.
Dec 17, 2025
Swissport hits 24 certified pharma centres. Here’s why it matters to forwarders.
Swissport expands to 24 certified pharma centres globally. Why temperature-controlled capacity matters for freight forwarders managing biologics and sensitive cargo.
