Iran sends warships to escort cargo ship into US and Saudi controlled waters off Yemen MORE

Korean Air Cargo and Uzbekistan Airways have launched a new cargo partnership in Tehran following the removal of some sanctions on Iran MORE

United States gives Mexican truck drivers the green light for cross-border moves; Uber pilots cargo service in Hong Kong; Latin American rail freight market ripe for investment; Panama Canal Authority restructures its toll system; Turkey and Iran toil over truck fees; Global airfreight market set for steady growth; Lithuania railroad faces antitrust inquiry over competitive switching practices MORE

Iran’s sanction removal, agreement on the Pacific Trade Deal ). Rumors are flying of an Amazon air cargo operation. 10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. MORE

New video emerges of Saudi fighter jets trying to force an Iranian cargo plane to turn back from Iran MORE

Iran’s sanction removal, agreement on the Pacific Trade Deal ). Rumors are flying of an Amazon air cargo operation. 10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. MORE

The Index, in its ninth year, ranks 50 emerging markets countries by factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, air cargo carriers and distributors. MORE

United States gives Mexican truck drivers the green light for cross-border moves; Uber pilots cargo service in Hong Kong; Latin American rail freight market ripe for investment; Panama Canal Authority restructures its toll system; Turkey and Iran toil over truck fees; Global airfreight market set for steady growth; Lithuania railroad faces antitrust inquiry over competitive switching practices MORE

Per year, 200 million tonnes of cargo is expected to be transported MORE

Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). My wife and I visited my fourth grade son’s class this morning to see the work they’ve done the past few weeks. MORE

‘Ben Affleck… in CARGO!’ He just had to get those 7 loads out of Iran right after the student- led revolution against the Shah. And the Oscar Goes to. And the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor goes to. ’ I knew he’d get it. MORE

First up, no surprises, China slowdown and depressed commodity prices, then the lifting of sanctions on Iran. OUR TAKE A tonic for the (following) Carriers & Cargo section. CARRIER & CARGO: CHOPPY SEAS AHEAD FOR CARRIERS. Freight Rates News. MORE