Air Cargo Charter Rates Hit Covid-Era Highs Amid War
Air charter rates have surged to “Covid-era” levels as the Iran conflict triggers a sharp capacity squeeze and volatile fuel costs, with brokers warning the market is being pus
Operational Disruptions in the Middle East
Due to the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East our network of logistics partners has been releasing advisory notices and operational updates for shipments in the affected
Air Freight Rates Set to Spike as Iran War Escalates
The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on Saturday is already disrupting air cargo traffic in the Middle East, a key freight corridor between Asia and Europe
Airspace Closure Forces Qatar Airways to Halt Flights
Qatar Airways Cargo has confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights to, and from, Doha due to the closure of Qatari airspace. “The airline is working closely with governmen
Geopolitical Airspace Restrictions in 2026: Why Longer Flight Paths Are Driving Higher Costs
If your air freight costs are climbing in 2026 even though volumes feel stable, the reason is increasingly geopolitical rather than commercial. Airspace restrictions, safety-driven
SAF Becomes Mandatory on Major Trade Lanes in 2026: How It’s Reshaping Air Freight Pricing
The air freight industry is entering a pivotal transition in 2026 as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) moves from a voluntary climate initiative to a regulatory requirement on major
Shipping Industry Entering Fragile Growth Phase, Says UNCTAD
Global shipping is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, according to The Review of Maritime Transport 2025 released yesterday by UN Trade and
From Crisis to Opportunity: Air Freight’s Role Amidst Ocean Shipping Disruptions
The Red Sea Shipping Crisis – What Went Wrong? 2025 hasn’t been kind to ocean shipping—and that’s putting it lightly. With major disruptions in maritime routes, particularl
Bottlenecks Emerge in Asia Ahead of Air Freight Peak Season
On the eve of the peak airfreight season, most Asian gateways are running without problems, but some bottlenecks have begun to appear, particularly out of South-east Asia and the P
