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Logistics United Airlines Cargo Revenue Surges 23% on High Yields, Pandemic-Level Volumes Amid Iran Conflict
United Airlines reported a 22.6% increase in cargo revenue to $527 million in Q2 2026, driven by a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war. The carrier transported nearly 347 million pounds of cargo, the most for the period since the pandemic, as spot rates surged 35-40% year-over-year. Andrew Nocella, Chief Commercial Officer, attributed gains mainly to yields and expects the trend to continue into Q3.
Logistics Pharma Volume Growth Crosses 3% in June, First Time in Two Years Signals Logistics Demand Uptick
Pharmaceutical retail volume growth crossed 3% in June, the first time in 24 months, according to Pharmarack. The growth outlook for 2026 has been revised upwards from 8-9% to over 11%, driven by cardiac, chronic, and anti-cancer therapies. This demand-led growth implies increased logistics requirements for pharma shipments across India.
Trade India’s coffee exports volumes rise 28% in Q1, value up 12% on higher demand
India’s coffee exports recorded strong growth in the April-June quarter of FY27, with volumes rising 28% to 1.3 lakh tonnes and value increasing 12% to $678 million, driven by European demand. Higher freight rates and the West Asian crisis weighed on realisations, but a weaker rupee helped offset the impact.
Logistics U.S. Rail Traffic Surges 7.1% in Late June 2026, Led by Intermodal and Metals
U.S. rail traffic totaled 521,998 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending June 20, 2026, up 7.1% year-over-year, according to Association of American Railroads data. Intermodal units surged 12.1%, while carloads rose 1.6%, led by metallic ores and metals. Year-to-date volumes are up 3.1% combined, with steady growth in both domestic and international intermodal.
Commodities India imported record crude volumes in June despite West Asia tensions: Kpler
India imported a record 4.93 million barrels per day of crude oil in June 2024, the highest June volume on record, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Russian crude imports climbed to around 2.6 million bpd, reinforcing Russia's position as India's largest supplier. Kpler analyst Sumit Ritolia attributed the resilience to proactive diversification and procurement strategies.
Logistics Antwerp-Bruges Port Targets Bigger India Share as Cargo Volumes Slip
Cargo volumes between India and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges declined to 6.3 million tonnes in 2025 from 7.2 million tonnes in 2024, while container traffic dropped to 330,000 TEUs from 358,000 TEUs. The port's chairman, Johan Klaps, is examining why India's export growth has not translated into higher flows to Europe. The port is betting on green hydrogen to boost future trade.