Rajarshi Chatterjee

AI and semiconductor shipments are pushing Asia-US airfreight load factors to about 90%, while Taiwan and South Korea face tight capacity and rising rates across key corridors.

Airlink coordinated a 6.7 tonne medical shipment from the Netherlands and UAE through Chad into war-affected Darfur in Sudan.

India-UK CETA removes tariffs on nearly 99% of tariff lines, opening new trade flows in textiles, pharma, engineering, seafood and high-value goods.

With CETA cutting tariffs across nearly 99% of tariff lines, how are airlines, airports and logistics providers preparing for potentially higher cargo flows?

China-Europe e-commerce volumes fell sharply after the EU's €3 import duty implementation took effect on July 1, prompting capacity cuts, changes in fulfilment strategies and greater focus on customs compliance.

UN Trade and Development estimates landlocked economies face 50% higher transport costs and twice the import wait times, making multimodal logistics vital to connect inland markets.

As e-commerce spreads beyond metros, logistics networks are moving inventory closer to demand, improving first-attempt delivery and return recovery.

AI is reshaping Taiwan's export economy, with Jan–Aug exports up 44.2% to $574.3 billion, and data-processing machines alone accounting for 33.5%.

Miami International Airport handled 3.4 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, up 13.6% year on year, as e-commerce, perishables and pharmaceuticals drive demand.

Finnair Cargo launches daily Helsinki–Bangkok–Melbourne flights on 25 October, opening Australian connections while initially restricting temperature-sensitive through cargo.