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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.
Mar 27, 2026
Why Supply Chain Volatility Is Now Structural — And What Forwarders Must Do Next
Global supply chains face permanent volatility in 2026. Geopolitics, tariffs and disruptions reshape freight. 74% of leaders prioritize resilience as growth.
Mar 27, 2026
Boeing hits major milestone on 777-8 freighter build
Boeing has completed the wing-body join on its first 777-8 freighter at Everett. The aircraft has 68 orders and is set for 2028 service entry.
Mar 26, 2026
JAL and Cargolux Launch New Cargo Partnership
Japan Airlines and Cargolux begin cargo cooperation from April 2026, linking Narita with Luxembourg and Chicago via twice-weekly 747 freighter flights.
Mar 26, 2026
UPS Invests $100M in Taiwan’s Semiconductor Hub: Asia Pacific’s Largest Logistics Centre Opens
UPS opens $100M Taiwan logistics hub, its largest Asia Pacific facility, to serve semiconductor giants TSMC and Applied Materials. 80% high-tech freight.
Mar 25, 2026
Delivery Drones in Logistics: Market Growth, Costs and What Forwarders Need to Know
Drone delivery market set to hit $27.5B by 2031 at 32.68% CAGR. China leads with 2M drones, US retailers scale, regulations unlock growth. Full analysis.
Mar 25, 2026
Tariffs, tech and tight capacity: The new rules reshaping global air cargo in 2026
Tariff shifts, tech demand and tighter capacity are reshaping global air cargo in 2026. Forwarders that quote faster and adapt will win the new volatility.
