China Opposes New US Import Tariffs on Drones and Components
China strongly opposes new US import tariffs on drones and components, citing over-reliance on foreign suppliers.
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.
China strongly opposes new US import tariffs on drones and components, citing over-reliance on foreign suppliers.

Air Serbia is enhancing its air cargo operations, signaling increased capacity and potential new services for freight forwarders

A new express cargo service has been launched, directly linking the United Arab Emirates with Kyrgyzstan, enhancing trade flows.

Cathay Cargo is the first customer for Unilode's new leasing solution for fire containment covers, enhancing air cargo safety

Nasser Al Sharji will become Oman Air's CEO on September 1, 2026, bringing extensive leadership experience from aviation and logistics.
New US tariff policies face legal scrutiny and are escalating economic and political tensions with international trading partners.

Federal Reserve officials are signaling support for higher interest rates due to inflation and the re-escalation of the Iran war.

A cyberattack on CEVA Logistics exposed more Bol.com customer data than initially believed, with affected individuals notified.

The UAE has halted trade with Iran, jeopardizing a crucial economic lifeline for the Islamic Republic.

Delta Cargo partners with CargoAi to provide 30,000+ forwarders real-time digital booking, rates, and capacity access.

Emirates Delivers and Bicester Village have partnered to offer UAE customers direct luxury shopping deliveries from the UK.

FL Technics LLC has expanded its line maintenance approvals in the UAE to include four new aircraft types, notably wide-body jets

Vienna Airport Group reported stable cargo volumes in H1 2026, with a slight increase driven by pharmaceutical shipments.
Amazon will expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to Atlanta, Chicago, and Cleveland, boosting its reach sixfold

Magma Aviation has appointed Chapman Freeborn Greater China as its GSSA for the Greater China region, enhancing its market presence.

Air India SATS has signed two MoUs with airlines to bring new freighter services to Noida International Airport.

An 8.4-ton industrial gas turbine was transported via a Boeing 747-400F from the UK to Kazakhstan by AIR ONE and PLS

Cathay Cargo experienced a 6% rise in July volumes, largely due to strong demand for semiconductor and lithium battery shipments

Qatar Airways Cargo will expand its flight operations from Hong Kong International Airport after signing a new MoU

Security personnel at Schiphol Airport are starting brief work stoppages and go-slows, potentially causing longer queues.

SF Airlines will use sustainable aviation fuel from EcoCeres for outbound freighter flights from Ezhou Huahu International Airport
Asian stock markets, led by South Korea and Japan, fell sharply due to a semiconductor selloff and rising bond yields.

Airbus's new A350 freighter is reportedly scheduled for its first test flight around September 24th.

Chinese contractors are positioned strongly in Ethiopia's $12.5 billion airport project, with US interests targeting technology and finance

Agentic AI is transforming customs declarations globally, with North America, Europe, and Asia adopting new technology.
TAPA APAC's Q2 2026 report highlights 125 cargo crime incidents and 148 counterfeit cases in Asia Pacific, with over $4.8M in losses

Many pharmaceutical companies, even large ones, still use Excel for freight procurement, hindering efficiency and data analysis.

Electronics logistics often requires rapid shifts between ocean and air freight, driven by production needs and component availability.

Lufthansa Cargo is seeking a new operator for its four Airbus A321 freighters, grounded since April after their previous operator closed
Honeywell Aerospace is tackling supplier performance challenges to improve its production output.
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