International aviation experts gathered in Quito this week to discuss the future of airport-led development as the operator of the city’s main airport unveiled new plans to expand cargo capacity and improve global connectivity. The event, ACI Airport Day Quito, was organised by Airports Council International – Latin America and the...
Saudia Cargo has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with the Saudi Ports Authority, Mawani, and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, ZATCA, to launch new sea-air logistics routes through Saudi Arabia’s western coast ports. The initiative is designed to help cargo continue moving smoothly through the Kingdom and onward to global...
Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Nils Heuer as director of global sales, reinforcing its commercial team at a pivotal stage in the development of the D328eco programme. In his new role, Heuer will lead the global sales organisation across the civil regional aviation market as well as the multi-role and special mission...
DP World has reported record financial results for 2025, underlining the strength of its integrated logistics and port platform in a year still marked by uncertainty across global trade. Revenue rose 22% to $24.4bn, while adjusted EBITDA increased 18% to $6.4bn. The group said the performance was driven by strong results...
Around 240 bulk carriers of more than 25,000 dwt were stranded inside the Strait of Hormuz when the war between the US, Israel and Iran broke out on February 28, according to analysis from Signal Ocean. The true figure may be higher, as the estimate is based on AIS signals and...
The current disruption in the Middle East is reinforcing the strategic position of the United States in the global liquefied natural gas market, at a time when LNG projects across the country are also fueling sustained demand for breakbulk and project cargo transportation. Roughly one-fifth of global LNG flows pass through...
The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a new investigation to assess how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is affecting the competitiveness of the North American automotive industry. The fact-finding study, initiated on February 19, represents the third in a series of five reports required under the USMCA Implementation Act. The...
Aluminum prices in the United States remain under pressure in 2026 as tariffs on key metals continue and geopolitical tensions introduce further uncertainty into global supply chains. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in February to invalidate tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did little to change the outlook...
Global parcel carriers FedEx and UPS have introduced new surcharges and increased fuel fees as the conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt logistics networks and push energy prices higher. UPS implemented a temporary surge fee of $0.64 per pound for shipments moving between the United States and 15 Middle Eastern countries....
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has outlined a structured four-step process designed to refund importers for tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The plan was detailed in a court filing submitted to the U.S. Court of International Trade as the agency works to implement...
