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Air freight under threat from Middle East war (Commonwealth Bank of Australia)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
While travellers will no doubt be affected, air freight, which relies on the same fuel supply, may also face higher costs and tighter capacity under these conditions.
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Air freight to see greater impact from Iran war vs seaborne shipping: Flexport CEO

CNBC 16 Mar 2026
Ryan Petersen of Flexport discusses how the logistics industry has adapted to the crisis in the Straits of Hormuz, and how Flexport is helping companies file for tariff refunds following the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's IEEPA tariffs ... .
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Middle East Tensions Create Uneven Cargo Pricing for Nigerian Air Freight Operators

This Day 15 Mar 2026
The escalation of hostilities in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is beginning to ripple through Nigeria’s air cargo market, leading to uneven freight pricing among ...
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US businesses use air freight to dodge $157bn in tariff costs

CyprusMail 15 Mar 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week released a report showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty.
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Amazon adds dedicated air freight capacity to Guwahati

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026
The weekly thrice service will make deliveries faster in the Northeast by five times, an Amazon executive said ....
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Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes

The Times of India 13 Mar 2026
This is forcing companies to use more expensive air freight.
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Air freight costs surge as war disrupts routes

The Arabian Post 13 Mar 2026
Air freight rates ... Air freight disruptions have been compounded by the closure of airports and transport hubs across the region, a development that has rippled through international logistics networks.
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Air freight costs for China shippers tipped to rise 30% as Middle East airspace shuts down

South China Morning Post 04 Mar 2026
Air freight costs for China-reliant shippers may rise by up to 30 per cent due to the suspension of ...
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Air freight costs set to surge 30pcs, says HAFFA

Hong Kong Standard 03 Mar 2026
The air freight costs are expected to rise at ...
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Teesside Airport Secures Landmark Air Freight Deal With Global Carrier (Teesside International Airport)

Public Technologies 03 Mar 2026
Cargo flights to China are set to take off from Teesside International Airport next month following a landmark agreement to establish a major new long-haul air freight link - delivering a significant boost for regional trade and global connectivity.
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Air Freight Market to Hit USD 225.26 Bn by 2031: Freight Forwarding held 44.5% of the 2025 Market Share, Says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report

PR Newswire 26 Feb 2026
25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the air freight market was valued at USD 160.17 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 169.53 billion in 2026 to reach USD 225.26 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.85%.
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DHL expands airfreight cold chain network

The Manila Times 25 Feb 2026
DHL Group has invested €2 billion ($2.3 billion) in an aviation network to transport vaccines and medicines. DHL Group expanded its life sciences and health care logistics through a dedicated airfreight network ... ....
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Mexico violence after cartel boss killing slows cross-border trade, hitting air freight, trucking, ports

CNBC 23 Feb 2026
Violence across Mexico after the killing of a cartel boss is hitting trucks, ports and air freight for a critical trading partner to the U.S ... .
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