The conversation around green shipping used to feel distant, almost theoretical. That changes in 2026. For freight forwarders, green container shipping rules in 2026 are shaping pricing, routing, contracts, and even how you explain costs to your customers. If you move containerized cargo, you need to understand what’s coming, why it matters, and how to…
The MENA logistics boom is unfolding right now across the Middle East and North Africa, a region collectively referred to as MENA. Forwarders who understand how fast this market is evolving stand a much better chance of getting in before competition tightens. The region’s freight scene is being reshaped by mega-projects, expanded ports, and new…
The Middle East project cargo boom is reshaping the logistics landscape across the region. In particular, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are at the forefront, driving massive megaprojects that require specialized freight forwarding expertise. For freight forwarders, this boom should be treated as a call to action. The GCC project logistics market is rapidly expanding,…
Global trade in 2026 is being redrawn. The twin shocks of continuing instability in the Red Sea and severe drought-related restrictions at the Panama Canal have shaken up how goods move across oceans. As a result, established pathways are being questioned, and freight forwarders, shippers, and supply-chain managers must rethink routes, timelines, and costs. The…
Every year, as the calendar flips to October, something strange happens in the logistics world. Freight forwarders suddenly talk faster, emails double in volume, and coffee becomes a food group. Welcome to Q4, the season of the year-end shipping crunch, impossible deadlines, and holiday chaos. However, while many dread this period, smart freight forwarders see…
Cyber Monday used to be a simple story: a one-day spike in online orders, followed by an intense scramble to move parcels from warehouses to doorsteps. What changed this year is how deeply freight forwarders were involved in planning, forecasting, and shaping capacity long before shoppers filled their carts. The surge no longer begins on…
Black Friday is tomorrow, and while the world is gearing up for record sales and midnight shopping madness, those working behind the scenes already know what comes next. The celebration doesn’t end with checkout screens and packed delivery trucks. The real storm hits afterward, when thousands of shoppers start returning items that didn’t fit, didn’t…
Freight is entering a new era, and sustainability is the line everyone has to follow now. A few years ago, the conversation was mostly about compliance or reducing emissions because regulators demanded it. Today, the pressure feels different. Sustainable freight isn’t limited to “being green” anymore. It’s becoming a business strategy, a competitive edge, and…
Every few years, the air cargo industry undergoes a shift that forces everyone to rethink their operations. Right now, one of the biggest changes staring independent freight forwarders in the face is the sharp rise of cargo-only airlines. They’re expanding fleets, opening new routes, and reshaping expectations in a market that’s still dealing with the…
This November 14th, Conqueror Freight Network is proud to celebrate something the logistics industry has long deserved but never officially had, Freight Forwarders Appreciation Day. We created this day to recognize the unsung heroes of global trade: the freight forwarders who keep cargo moving, borders open, and supply chains alive even in the most unpredictable…