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James Miller specializes in global logistics and supply chain dynamics. His investigative work explores the intricacies of international trade, infrastructure challenges, and technological advancements shaping modern commerce. He advocates for sustainable practices and transparency in supply chain operations.
From January 2026 the Civil Aviation Authority’s draft rules will require a UKCA mark on all drones sold in the UK and mandate conspicuity devices on unmanned aircraft down to 100 g, a change that immediately tightens supply chains, forces product redesigns and risks sidelining entire nano‑drone categories used in lightweight inspection and last‑mile use.
How the Supreme Court IEEPA Decision Reframes Tariff Risk for Freight and Supply Chains
The Supreme Court’s invalidation of the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for last year’s country-specific tariffs removes the administration’s fastest tariff lever, even as the administration replaced much of the same economic pain with a Section 122 global tariff initially set at 10% (reportedly to rise to 15%).
38 percent of North American cargo owners report annual losses of at least US$1 million from supply-chain disruption, and half say they’ve lost more than a month of operational capacity in the most disrupted years, per DP World data.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) recorded 460,062 metric tonnes of cargo in 2024, a 10.3% year‑over‑year increase, driven by aerospace exports, tech shipments and carrier route choices that prioritize Seattle for geographic efficiency and yield.
Riyadh Air starts daily Riyadh–Cairo services using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Riyadh Air will operate a daily Riyadh–Cairo rotation on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, establishing a regular scheduled link that increases predictable belly-hold and unit load device opportunities on the Riyadh–Cairo corridor.
iGA Istanbul Airport unveils Ramadan Village with Digital Wish Tree and immersive experiences
The Ramadan Village at iGA Istanbul Airport operates from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM in both Domestic and International terminals, creating a predictable daily demand curve that requires adjusted staffing rosters, crowd-flow management and temporary reallocation of retail and processing zones.
On long‑haul freighters, dense palletised shipments of lithium‑ion batteries have become a primary driver of in‑flight fire risk, turning containment from a contingency into a standard line of defense in cargo hold planning.
MMAG and BluOrbit Transform Kuala Lumpur into a Regional Cargo Connector
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is targeting a 20–30% throughput improvement by fusing MMAG Aviation Consortium Berhad’s ground-handling and terminal capacity with BluOrbit’s digital cargo-management stack to reduce dwell times, automate documentation and enable near real-time tracking across South-East Asian flight corridors.
IAG Cargo to take over ground handling for Qatar Airways Cargo at Dublin, boosting hub efficiency
IAG Cargo will act as the Ground Handling Agent for Qatar Airways Cargo at Dublin International Airport (DUB), consolidating processing of all cargo from 17 weekly belly‑hold flights between Dublin and Doha through IAG Cargo’s Dublin facility and taking responsibility for ramp-to-warehouse activities, acceptance, build-up, and transfer coordination.
IAG Cargo unveils 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) network across 250+ destinations
IAG Cargo has launched a global Aircraft on Ground (AOG) service that prioritizes the urgent movement of aircraft parts, combining a 24/7 specialist response with a network spanning more than 250 destinations and strategic presence near major manufacturing and maintenance hubs in Europe and North America.
The Supreme Court’s decision to void the IEEPA tariffs has left customs entries and potential refund claims for thousands of shipments in legal limbo while the 180-day protest clocks kept ticking and the Court of International Trade (CIT) determines next steps.
Conan Busby promoted to Commercial Director for HAE Group's UK GSSA
Effective 01 March 2026, HAE Group will assign Conan Busby to lead the UK GSSA commercial remit, taking direct responsibility for airline representation across accounts including DHL, Oman Air, Egyptair and TAAG Angola Airlines, a move that immediately affects cargo sales strategies, capacity allocation and commercial agreements with UK freight forwarders and integrators.
