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News in Brief Podcast | Week 36 2026 | Geopolitics, Port congestion & Rising air freight rates

Geopolitical tensions, port congestion and shifting freight rates dominate this week's News in Brief. We also examine falling Asia-Europe air freight capacity following the EU's de minimis changes, the latest rate movements, and growing concerns over Russian and Middle Eastern airspace.

News in Brief Podcast | Week 36 2026 | Geopolitics, Port congestion & Rising air freight rates

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Geopolitical tensions, port congestion and shifting freight rates dominate this week's News in Brief.

We also examine falling Asia-Europe air freight capacity following the EU's de minimis changes, the latest rate movements, and growing concerns over Russian and Middle Eastern airspace.

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Geopolitical tensions, port congestion and shifting freight rates dominate this week's News in Brief. We also examine falling Asia-Europe air freight capacity following the EU's de minimis changes, the latest rate movements, and growing concerns over Russian and Middle Eastern airspace.

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