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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 17, 2025
KLN Logistics Wins Hong Kong Aftersales Contract
KLN Logistics wins Arcelik Hitachi Hong Kong contract managing 15,000 sq ft facility with 800 monthly aftersales orders. Partnership strengthens regional logistics.
Dec 16, 2025
Freight Tightens: Capacity Down, Asia Up, Rates Soft
Global air cargo is shifting. Demand grows but capacity shrinks. Rates stay soft despite tighter supply. Trade patterns move east and south. For freight forwarders, 2026 looks like a low-growth, high-complexity year. Here’s what the numbers tell us—and what it means for your business. Growth Slows, Capacity Drops Worldwide airfreight tonnage rose 4 percent year […]
Aug 25, 2025
Global Shipping Disruptions Continue as Red Sea Routes Remain Unstable
Ongoing instability in the Red Sea is forcing shipping lines to reroute vessels, impacting transit times and freight costs across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Aug 25, 2025
European Ports Report Congestion as Import Volumes Rise Ahead of Summer
Major European ports are experiencing increased congestion due to higher-than-expected import volumes and operational bottlenecks ahead of the peak summer season.
Aug 25, 2025
Why Multimodal Freight Is Becoming the Smart Choice in 2025
Multimodal freight — combining sea, air, rail, and road transport — is rapidly gaining traction as businesses seek reliability over rigid single-mode shipping. In 2025, geopolitical disruptions, port congestion, and climate-related delays are accelerating this shift. Rail corridors between Asia and Europe are seeing renewed interest for time-sensitive cargo, while sea-air combinations through Middle Eastern […]
Aug 25, 2025
Air Freight Demand Strengthens as E-commerce Shipments Accelerate Globally
Rising global e-commerce activity is driving increased demand for air freight capacity, particularly on Asia–Europe and Asia–Middle East routes.
