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Aug 04, 2026
Air Freight Rates 2026: H1 Defied Forecasts | H2 Outlook
Air freight rates rose 15% in H1 2026, defying forecasts. Dubai attack, AI demand and EU rule changes shape H2 outlook for freight forwarders.
Aug 03, 2026
Air Cargo Demand Up 8.5% YoY in June 2026 | IATA Data
IATA data shows global air cargo demand up 8.5% year-on-year in June 2026. North America led at 13.1%. Asia-North America surged 14.7%. Full breakdown inside.
Jul 27, 2026
Free vs Paid Freight Platforms: 2026 SMB Forwarder Guide
Free vs paid freight platform: SMB forwarders need low-risk access, not enterprise contracts. What pricing models mean for your business.
Jul 24, 2026
Air Freight Miami to Santiago: MIA to SCL Shipping Guide
Air freight Miami to Santiago: transit times, service types, customs tips and free online booking for MIA to SCL cargo via Cargo Solutions Network.
May 15, 2026
Boeing China aircraft deal: 500 jets hinge on Trump-Xi talks
Boeing pursues 500 737 Max and 100 wide-body jet orders from China. CEO Ortberg says deal is 100% dependent on Trump-Xi negotiations. First orders since 2017.
May 15, 2026
E-commerce Airfreight Drives 18% of Global Cargo in 2025
E-commerce airfreight hit 5.4 million tonnes in 2025, accounting for 18% of global air cargo. Without e-commerce flows, industry growth drops from 6.7% to 4.6%.
May 13, 2026
Air Cargo Rates Hit Three-Year High But Relief Expected Soon
Air cargo spot rates surged 30% to $3.34/kg in April 2026, hitting a three-year high. Middle East conflict drove regional spikes, but capacity recovery signals relief ahead.
May 12, 2026
UPS and FedEx 2026 Rate Increases: What Shippers Actually Pay
UPS and FedEx 2026 rate increases: 5.9% headline rates hide 7-12% actual costs. Residential surcharges up 6.6-8.4%. New cubic volume rules capture more packages under fees.
May 11, 2026
Air cargo rerouting accelerates as Middle East disruptions reshape global freight flows
Air cargo demand hit record October levels at 4.1% growth, but Asia-North America routes declined while Asia-Europe surged 11.7%. Rates fell 4.7% to USD 2.46/kg.
May 08, 2026
Gatwick Airport freight expansion targets 161,500 tonnes by 2030s
London Gatwick acquires World Cargo Centre and forecasts 161,500 tonnes capacity by late 2030s following Northern Runway approval. Economic impact analysis reveals £9.8bn cargo value by 2038.
