“It’s chaos.” The war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods. From industrial commodities to tropical fruits, products needed in one place are getting stuck somewhere else.
How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies
Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.
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March 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
“It’s chaos.” The war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods. From industrial commodities to tropical fruits, products needed in one place are getting stuck somewhere else.
Service industries like my 3rd generation airfreight delivery company established in 1959 won’t survive. Imports/export houses, domestic trucking companies and freight forwarders will perish.
April 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Service industries like my 3rd generation airfreight delivery company established in 1959 won’t survive. Imports/export houses, domestic trucking companies and freight forwarders will perish.
If anyone knows sources of pads in the US, please DM me. There's still time to include them on @distributeaid.org's upcoming emergency airfreight shipment to Lebanon.
As Israeli attacks displace families across Lebanon, women are struggling to access menstrual supplies, exposing a hidden crisis of poverty, stigma and neglect:
Displaced women in Lebanon face period poverty amid Israel’s war
As Israeli attacks displace families across Lebanon, women are struggling to access menstrual supplies, exposing a hidden crisis of poverty, stigma and neglect
www.newarab.com
April 29, 2026 at 11:41 AM
If anyone knows sources of pads in the US, please DM me. There's still time to include them on @distributeaid.org's upcoming emergency airfreight shipment to Lebanon.
food might be airfreight over egypt most likely imo but that's dicey (that said, qatar/emirates have a lot of idle planes right now)
March 5, 2026 at 9:27 PM
food might be airfreight over egypt most likely imo but that's dicey (that said, qatar/emirates have a lot of idle planes right now)
“traders have started flying silver into the country. The precious metal is usually too cheap and bulky to justify the cost of airfreight, and one industry veteran says it’s the first time they’ve seen it happen.”
Watch what the bankers are doing; it can be more informative than what they are saying.
JPMorgan Plans $4 Billion US Gold Delivery Amid Tariff Fears
JPMorgan Chase & Co. will deliver gold bullion valued at more than $4 billion against futures contracts in New York in February, at a time when surging prices and the threat of import tariffs are ...
www.bloomberg.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
“traders have started flying silver into the country. The precious metal is usually too cheap and bulky to justify the cost of airfreight, and one industry veteran says it’s the first time they’ve seen it happen.”
#Douglas #DC-8-50F Series, #CF AirFreight (N992CF) by Jmarz (#Salt Lake City) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks
Douglas DC-8-50F Series photo by Jmarz
N992CF | CF AirFreight | Douglas | DC-8-50F Series | SLC / KSLC Salt Lake City, USA - Utah | Photo by Jmarz
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January 11, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Data-Center Construction Boom Lifts Airfreight Demand - @wsj.com
#Airfreight #Datacenters #AI #econsky
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#Airfreight #Datacenters #AI #econsky
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Data-Center Construction Boom Lifts Airfreight Demand
Bulky server racks and wafer-thin semiconductors needed for the AI build-out are taking up space in cargo planes once occupied by packages of low-price apparel and knickknacks.
www.wsj.com
July 28, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Data-Center Construction Boom Lifts Airfreight Demand - @wsj.com
#Airfreight #Datacenters #AI #econsky
www.wsj.com/logistics-re...
#Airfreight #Datacenters #AI #econsky
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An introduction to the #aircargo, #airfreight and #airmail business: #aircargoknowledge
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March 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
An introduction to the #aircargo, #airfreight and #airmail business: #aircargoknowledge
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1) SHIPPING TAKES TIME:
Everyone is pausing shipping in progress due to uncertainty. There are some rush airfreight orders to try and beat certain tariff dates, but that's expensive and risky. Everyone else is leaving containers in port or pallets at their supplier's warehouse.
Everyone is pausing shipping in progress due to uncertainty. There are some rush airfreight orders to try and beat certain tariff dates, but that's expensive and risky. Everyone else is leaving containers in port or pallets at their supplier's warehouse.
April 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
1) SHIPPING TAKES TIME:
Everyone is pausing shipping in progress due to uncertainty. There are some rush airfreight orders to try and beat certain tariff dates, but that's expensive and risky. Everyone else is leaving containers in port or pallets at their supplier's warehouse.
Everyone is pausing shipping in progress due to uncertainty. There are some rush airfreight orders to try and beat certain tariff dates, but that's expensive and risky. Everyone else is leaving containers in port or pallets at their supplier's warehouse.
Oh no worries we'll just airfreight them over!
Wait... what do you mean that's 5x more expensive and burns 50x more carbon?
Wait... what do you mean that's 5x more expensive and burns 50x more carbon?
March 18, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Oh no worries we'll just airfreight them over!
Wait... what do you mean that's 5x more expensive and burns 50x more carbon?
Wait... what do you mean that's 5x more expensive and burns 50x more carbon?
Dhaka inferno incinerates $1bn airfreight. #econsky
The fire gutted import cargo terminals areas at Dhaka airport, destroying an estimated $1bn of 'urgent air shipments'.
Bangladesh garment exporters fear $1bn losses after huge airport fire
The fire gutted import cargo terminals areas at Dhaka airport, destroying an estimated $1bn of 'urgent air shipments'.
bit.ly
October 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Dhaka inferno incinerates $1bn airfreight. #econsky
German investigators have identified perpetrators of recent arson attacks of on airfreight in Germany : they were allegedly tasked by the Russian intelligence service GRU.
More revelations coming tonight on German public broadcasting…
#ukraine
More revelations coming tonight on German public broadcasting…
#ukraine
NEU: Ermittler haben die mutmaßlich Beteiligten an Brandsätzen in Luftfracht identifiziert. Nach Recherchen von WDR, NDR und SZ gab es auch in Deutschland eine Durchsuchung. Der russische Geheimdienst GRU soll "Wegwerf-Agenten" eingesetzt haben. Mehr heute Abend in einer ARD-Doku der Kolleg*innen.
Russischer Geheimdienst soll hinter Brandsätzen in Luftfracht stecken
Ermittler haben die mutmaßlich Beteiligten an Brandsätzen in Luftfracht identifiziert. Nach Recherchen von WDR, NDR und SZ gab es auch in Deutschland eine Durchsuchung. Der russische Geheimdienst GRU ...
www.tagesschau.de
April 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
German investigators have identified perpetrators of recent arson attacks of on airfreight in Germany : they were allegedly tasked by the Russian intelligence service GRU.
More revelations coming tonight on German public broadcasting…
#ukraine
More revelations coming tonight on German public broadcasting…
#ukraine
How are airfreight rates doing?
Is any seafreight moving to air?
Is any seafreight moving to air?
April 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
How are airfreight rates doing?
Is any seafreight moving to air?
Is any seafreight moving to air?
Absolutely. Perfect airport for airfreight.
Not to mention fog free for 365 days a year and publicly owned
Not to mention fog free for 365 days a year and publicly owned
January 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Absolutely. Perfect airport for airfreight.
Not to mention fog free for 365 days a year and publicly owned
Not to mention fog free for 365 days a year and publicly owned
- shipping price hikes can add +10% to the total cost of goods ime
- switching from slower seafreight to fast airfreight costs 10x more for shipping and emits 40x more CO2
- switching from slower seafreight to fast airfreight costs 10x more for shipping and emits 40x more CO2
January 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
- shipping price hikes can add +10% to the total cost of goods ime
- switching from slower seafreight to fast airfreight costs 10x more for shipping and emits 40x more CO2
- switching from slower seafreight to fast airfreight costs 10x more for shipping and emits 40x more CO2
As someone who worked in the international freight industry in Scotland for over 40 years I assure you that Scotch Whisky is virtually never exported by airfreight. It's horrendously expensive compared to sea and only happens if there is a monumental screw up. Salmon is similar. Total BS from Reeves
January 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
As someone who worked in the international freight industry in Scotland for over 40 years I assure you that Scotch Whisky is virtually never exported by airfreight. It's horrendously expensive compared to sea and only happens if there is a monumental screw up. Salmon is similar. Total BS from Reeves
Guess my urgent airfreight load is going to hit the ground like a fucken dart instead
Thoughts and prayers to anyone getting on a plane in the U.S. right now.
February 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Guess my urgent airfreight load is going to hit the ground like a fucken dart instead
Scotland will be expected to contribute to this new runway. She is indeed talking bullshit insinuating whisky will be airfreight.
January 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Scotland will be expected to contribute to this new runway. She is indeed talking bullshit insinuating whisky will be airfreight.
Today a customer angrily emailed me asking why „Gender (options M/F/D)“ is a mandatory field when making an enquiry for an intercontinental airfreight shipment. WELL I DONT THINK THE GOVERNMENT WILL ACCEPT „NON OF YOUR BUSINESS“ ON THE OFFICIAL CUSTOMS FORM KAREN*
May 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Today a customer angrily emailed me asking why „Gender (options M/F/D)“ is a mandatory field when making an enquiry for an intercontinental airfreight shipment. WELL I DONT THINK THE GOVERNMENT WILL ACCEPT „NON OF YOUR BUSINESS“ ON THE OFFICIAL CUSTOMS FORM KAREN*
Yes. And Apple is probably one of the only companies that can justify the airfreight VS peak tariff rate.
The other issue is long product time items that won't make it in the tariff window.
The other issue is long product time items that won't make it in the tariff window.
April 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Yes. And Apple is probably one of the only companies that can justify the airfreight VS peak tariff rate.
The other issue is long product time items that won't make it in the tariff window.
The other issue is long product time items that won't make it in the tariff window.
Don't have time for the haters, gonna keep it moving.
If you feel like helping Palestinians and other victims of Isreali aggression today, you can donate to @distributeaid.org!
We're working on an emergency airfreight shipment to Lebanon in response to the April 8th bombings.
If you feel like helping Palestinians and other victims of Isreali aggression today, you can donate to @distributeaid.org!
We're working on an emergency airfreight shipment to Lebanon in response to the April 8th bombings.
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April 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Don't have time for the haters, gonna keep it moving.
If you feel like helping Palestinians and other victims of Isreali aggression today, you can donate to @distributeaid.org!
We're working on an emergency airfreight shipment to Lebanon in response to the April 8th bombings.
If you feel like helping Palestinians and other victims of Isreali aggression today, you can donate to @distributeaid.org!
We're working on an emergency airfreight shipment to Lebanon in response to the April 8th bombings.
The Femboy Club - 32
The club's boss popped over to Amsterdam to visit a friend's kinky club, The Cherry Royal. He thought it would be good to take the slaves too so they could learn some tips for the Femboy Club.
Plane tickets are expensive though, airfreight, not so much :3
The club's boss popped over to Amsterdam to visit a friend's kinky club, The Cherry Royal. He thought it would be good to take the slaves too so they could learn some tips for the Femboy Club.
Plane tickets are expensive though, airfreight, not so much :3
March 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Femboy Club - 32
The club's boss popped over to Amsterdam to visit a friend's kinky club, The Cherry Royal. He thought it would be good to take the slaves too so they could learn some tips for the Femboy Club.
Plane tickets are expensive though, airfreight, not so much :3
The club's boss popped over to Amsterdam to visit a friend's kinky club, The Cherry Royal. He thought it would be good to take the slaves too so they could learn some tips for the Femboy Club.
Plane tickets are expensive though, airfreight, not so much :3
- big players with their own fleets or contracted rates will be impacted the least by rising logistics costs as seafrieght and airfreight reservations surge to ensure the supplies can be transported to the US in time
January 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
- big players with their own fleets or contracted rates will be impacted the least by rising logistics costs as seafrieght and airfreight reservations surge to ensure the supplies can be transported to the US in time