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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 01, 2026
Maritime Chokepoints, Cyber Threats and Sanctions: The New Risk Map for Global Freight
Sanctions, maritime chokepoints and cyber threats are reshaping global freight routes. A breakdown of the risks forwarders must manage in 2026.
Apr 01, 2026
EU ETS Reform: How New Emissions Rules Could Impact Air Cargo Costs and Capacity
IATA calls for EU ETS reform to balance aviation decarbonisation with competitiveness. Airlines face €376bn investment needs by 2050 amid policy complexity.
Mar 31, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Brings Boeing 777-300ERSF to Africa: First Deployment Signals Continental Cargo Growth
Ethiopian Airlines leases two Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters from AerCap, marking the first deployment of the type in Africa. Delivery set for Q2 2028.
Mar 31, 2026
Gulf Conflict Drives Global Air Cargo Rates Up 70% as Strait of Hormuz Closes
Gulf conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure have pushed air cargo rates up 70 percent, with global capacity down 18 percent and fuel costs doubling.
Mar 30, 2026
Lufthansa Summer 2026 Network Expansion Creates New Global Cargo Capacity for Freight Forwarders
Lufthansa Group Summer 2026 schedule offers 14,000 weekly flights to 330 destinations. New routes to Africa, South America & Europe create cargo capacity.
Mar 30, 2026
JKIA Growth Plans Highlight Kenya’s Strategy to Lead East Africa Logistics
Kenya has tendered a new JKIA terminal as passenger traffic nears 9 million. Cargo volumes are expected to double by 2045 amid hub competition.
