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(5 articles)Europe extends Middle East flight bans, raising airline costs
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its conflict zone guidance through July 1, maintaining restrictions on flights over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. This decision forces European
International Freight Shipping: 2025 Cost Guide & Best Practices
Shopify has published an updated guide addressing international freight shipping costs and operational best practices for 2025. This educational resource serves as a foundational reference for busines
Kenya Tea Exporters Turn to 8x Costlier Air Freight as Mombasa Chokes
Kenya's tea export sector faces a critical logistics crisis as congestion at the Port of Mombasa forces exporters to seek alternative transportation at dramatically inflated costs. Tea producers, unab
Air Cargo Spot Rates Surge 30% in April Amid Supply Crunch
Air cargo spot rates experienced a dramatic 30% spike in April, marking a significant shift in the cost structure for expedited international shipments. According to Xeneta's analysis, this surge stem
FedEx Returns 30-Year-Old MD-11s Amid Global Capacity Crisis
FedEx is preparing to return its fleet of 30-year-old MD-11 freighter aircraft to service within weeks, signaling acute pressure on global air cargo capacity. The move comes as Middle East airspace cl