EU Air Freight Down 14% in July: IATA Data Points to a Structural Shift
EU air freight volumes fell 14% in July 2026 as the new customs levy and Middle East airspace disruption combine to keep China-Europe rates elevated even as demand drops. Rail freight is gaining share as a cost alternative.
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 Billion – What It Means for Cross-Border Logistics
CMA CGM agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion on 1 July 2026, pending regulatory clearance. The deal triples CEVA Logistics’ North American contract logistics footprint, adding 150+ warehouses. For US brands expanding to Europe, this consolidates ocean freight and cross-border 3PL under one operator.
DHL Globalmail Halts UK-to-EU Shipments – What Brands Need to Do Now
DHL Globalmail suspended UK-to-EU parcel shipments on 24 June 2026 because the product has no Delivered Duty Paid solution for the EU’s new €3 customs charge. DHL Express — a separate product — is unaffected. Brands using Globalmail for UK-to-EU routes need to switch carrier or move to EU-based fulfillment.