Airgroup's Freight Market Update: Sept 17, 2026
Changing trade patterns and continued investment are reshaping how freight moves around the world.
Current Critical Industry Trends
Brent crude prices rose after Saudi Arabia suspended oil loadings at Yanbu following damage to its East-West pipeline, disrupting a key route for moving Saudi crude to the Red Sea.
Ocean
Gemini Cooperation partners will resume four ocean services through the Suez Canal, returning more Asia-Europe traffic to the shorter Red Sea route.
Ports
The Port of Long Beach had its busiest August on record, moving nearly 920,000 TEUs as shippers continue adapting to tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
Construction is underway on the new Delaware Container Terminal, adding up to 1.2 million TEUs of annual capacity when it opens in 2029.
International
U.S. importers could lose their ability to bring goods into the country starting Sept. 18 if their Importer of Record information is inaccurate.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada plans to emerge more resilient and independent from the Canada-U.S. trade war, as billions of dollars in goods remain subject to tariffs.
Trucking
Canada’s “Fix Trucking Now” campaign is calling for action on wage theft, unpaid work and increased investment in trucking infrastructure.
Rail
The Port of Charleston has added daily direct rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, expanding intermodal access to North Alabama and Middle Tennessee.
Air
Flydubai is launching dedicated freighter operations in October, adding three Boeing 737-800 freighters to expand cargo capacity from Dubai.
Brussels Airport handled nearly 71,000 tons of cargo in August, up 22% year over year, driven by growth in both full-freighter and belly cargo.
Technology
Tennessee has installed a Truck Parking Availability System (TPAS) along I-40 to monitor truck traffic and help drivers locate available parking.
Other
A $586,000 copper shipment was recovered within eight hours after GPS data helped police track the stolen load, highlighting the value of shipment visibility in cargo theft investigations.
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