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Middle East Disruption Impacts Cargo Markets

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Global manufacturing sentiment remained in growth territory in March, easing slightly from February.

Cargo aircraft flying over shipping containers and trucks at a port with loading cranes at sunset

Allstates WorldCargo's Kendra Tanner Details the Importance of Pushing Yourself to Take Opportunities: Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award

Allstates WorldCargo

Kendra Tanner, president and CEO of Allstates WorldCargo, was named a recipient of the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award, in the Trailblazers category.

Women in Supply Chain podcast graphic featuring executive in blue top

AI Causes Mass Layoffs in Technology, Transportation Markets

Challenger, Gray & Christmas

In March, AI led all reasons for job cuts, followed by closings; restructuring; and market and economic conditions.

Red sign reading 'Job Cuts' displayed in a teal-toned institutional hallway with fluorescent lighting

Mentorship Programs

Women in Supply Chain Forum™: Register Today

This in-person conference is tailored to men and women in all positions within the supply chain space to expand their personal and professional network through discussion panels centered around promoting and advocating for women in the supply chain space.

Air Cargo Demand up 11.2%

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

The global goods trade grew by 5.2% year-on-year in January.

Cargo aircraft being loaded with freight containers at sunset on airport tarmac

Risk/Compliance

Otonomi’s Disruption Market Report Reveals Hiccups Across Shipping Lanes and Air Cargo Flights

The report documents prolonged Red Sea diversions, severe port congestion across Southeast Asia, and escalating Middle East tensions that forced carriers to reassess routing and pushed war-risk premiums to record highs.

Businessman presenting global logistics network with cargo ship, train, and truck connected by glowing digital lines

Mentorship Programs

Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award 2026: Nominations Close June 5

This award recognizes female supply chain professionals whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 5.

Etihad Cargo Launches Air Cargo Training Academy

The Etihad Cargo Excellence Hub is established to ensure consistent operational, safety and compliance standards across Etihad Cargo’s global partner network.

Etihad Airways cargo aircraft taking off from airport runway with terminal buildings below

Top 8 Highlights From Manifest 2026

Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics

I intentionally do not schedule interviews or briefings at this show. It's because I would rather get to know the entrepreneur behind the startup, the CEO behind the company, the marketing manager behind the emails, the winner behind the award.

SATS’ AI-Enabled Control Tower to Safeguard Singapore’s Food Supply

SATS Food Solutions

The control tower operates around the clock to track global risks and the movement of food supplies across sea, air and land.

Data analysts reviewing multiple geographic screens in a monitoring control center

North American Transborder Freight Experiences Decline

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

$124.8 billion of transborder freight moved by all modes of transportation, decreasing 4.7% compared to November 2024.

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Global Air Cargo Demand Achieved Record Volume in 2025

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

2025 trade lane data shows a clear shift in global air cargo flows from Asia–North America to Asia–Europe driven by tariff pressures and the removal of the U.S. de minimis exemption.

Cargo aircraft being loaded at sunset with ground support equipment

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