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Demand Planning
High ImpactNov 3, 2026

Ecommerce Boom Fails to Fix Latin America Air Cargo Imbalance

While ecommerce volumes into Latin America have surged significantly, the region's structural air cargo imbalance remains unresolved. LATAM Cargo and Avianca Cargo report that declining industrial shi

The Loadstar#latin-america-air-cargo#ecommerce-logistics#directional-imbalance
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 15, 2026

Airlines Shift Freighter Routes as Ecommerce Demand Slows

Airlines are actively reconfiguring their freighter networks in response to uneven demand patterns and persistent aircraft scarcity. According to WorldACD data, the slowdown in ecommerce traffic enter

The Loadstar#freighter-capacity#air-freight-networks#cargo-reallocation
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 15, 2026

Rockford Builds Liège Model to Challenge O'Hare Cargo Dominance

Chicago Rockford International Airport is pursuing an ambitious cargo development strategy modeled on the operational success of Liège Airport in Belgium. The partnership signals a deliberate shift to

The Loadstar#cargo-gateway#air-freight#rockford-airport
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 1, 2026

Lusaka Airport Emerges as African Air Cargo Hub

Lusaka International Airport is experiencing a notable shift in air cargo strategy as two major carriers, Emirates and TAAG Angola Airlines, have introduced dedicated freighter capacity on the route.

The Loadstar#lusaka-airport#air-cargo#freighter-capacity
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 4, 2026

Lufthansa Cargo Revenue Surges 27% on AI Hardware Demand, Asia Growth

Lufthansa Cargo achieved exceptional Q2 results with a 27% revenue increase to €1 billion, driven primarily by surging demand for AI-related hardware and strong shipment volumes to Asia, particularly

FreightWaves#air-cargo#ai-hardware-logistics#lufthansa-cargo
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 29, 2026

EU ecommerce levy cuts Asia-Europe freighter capacity by 14%

The European Union's introduction of new fees on low-value ecommerce imports has triggered a sharp and measurable contraction in intercontinental air freight capacity. Data from Aevean reveals that AP

The Loadstar#eu-import-levy#ecommerce-duties#freighter-capacity