Air Cargo News reports that consultant and data provider Xeneta is expecting airfreight rates to spiral due to the Middle East crisis and has recommended to shippers on affected trade lanes that they delay signing longer term deals until the situation eases. The publication states that Xeneta chief airfreight officer Niall van de Wouw said…

Global air cargo demand grew 5.6 percent year-on-year in January 2026, according to data released by IATA, with total demand measured in cargo tonne-kilometers rising compared to January 2025 levels. This makes interesting reading for the U-Freight Group with our strong presence in the expedited international airfreight business. International operations saw stronger growth of 7.2…

In early 2026, China–Europe freight trains have begun the year with high volumes and expanded activity, reinforcing cargo reliability against a backdrop of ongoing global supply chain uncertainty. The U-Freight Group’s regular rail freight services from China to Europe have continued to operate steadily throughout and beyond the Chinese Spring Festival period, keeping vital logistics…

With a significant role in delivering freight and logistics services, which serve the supply chains that help underpin global trade, it is clear to the U-Freight Group that there are times in this industry that feel heavier than others. Freight rate fluctuations or unravelling schedules are all part of daily life in shipping. But recent…

Following an escalation in conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran over the weekend, The U-Freight Group is coordinating with our partners in efforts to mitigate some of the severe supply chain disruptions that are now present in the Middle East. The renewed instability has dashed hopes for a return to normality in the…

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the industry’s top lobby group, has cautioned Washington over its plans to revitalise domestic shipbuilding by charging foreign-built vessels higher port fees. The Trump administration’s long‑awaited Maritime Action Plan (MAP) has resurrected a controversial proposal to charge foreign‑built ships a per‑kilogram fee on imported cargo. These plans are concerning…

According to analysts Sea-Intelligence, overall container line schedule reliability dropped in January 2026 by -0.4 percentage points compared to December 2025 to 62.4%.  This made interesting reading for the U-Freight Group, with our strong presence in the global container shipping arena, and we note that the figures from the analyst’s regular Global Liner Report are…

As a significant provider of air freight and e-commerce logistics services to and from Europe, we note that European airports saw cargo volumes rise in 2025, with Frankfurt reclaiming the top spot from Istanbul, according to Air Cargo News. Airports Council International Europe said overall cargo demand grew 3.2 per cent year on year. Frankfurt…

With our headquarters, as well as several freight and logistics hubs in the city, we note that cargo throughput at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to gain momentum in January, with volumes growing 5.4% year on year to 415,000 tonnes during the month. The airport authority reports that all cargo sectors saw growth, with…

Former President Donald Trump has found himself back in the headlines after US courts struck down a series of proposed tariffs. However, that wasn’t the end of the story. New duties have quickly followed, keeping importers and exporters firmly on edge. With our portfolio of international freight and logistics services for both import and export…