Market updates, route changes, regulatory shifts, and the occasional war story — all written by the operators, planners, and customs brokers who actually move the cargo.
Three months of data from our Dubai ops desk on how Bab-el-Mandeb diversions are reshaping Asia-to-Europe shipping — the surcharges that stuck, the lanes that recovered, and where ILS is booking capacity right now.
Three carriers have cut belly-cargo capacity on the Dubai–Frankfurt corridor for summer. Here's what ILS is seeing on rates and how to lock in space.
New documentation rules for cargo entering Afghanistan via Torkham. ILS's checklist of what to add to your packing list and what to expect at the gate.
Why transit times spike for two weeks each spring — and how ILS's land-transport team plans around it without paying premium air-freight rates.
Block-train rail through Kazakhstan to Aktau, then ferry to Baku — a viable alternative to Russia transit for China-to-Europe cargo via ILS.
UAE mainland imports above AED 10K now fall under a new reverse-charge mechanism. ILS breaks down what it means for your cash flow in plain terms.
An honest take from our ops manager on why "we'll call you back" is not a logistics strategy — and what 15 years of pickups have taught us.
LA/Long Beach is fast but congested. Savannah and Houston are growing. ILS's quarterly breakdown of the trade-offs by cargo type.
Despite SGR rail expansion, road haulage remains the workhorse of East African trade. A field report from ILS's African ops partners.
FCL rates softened in January, then rebounded sharply in February. ILS's forecast for the rest of Q1, with the data behind it.
Why JAFZA remains the single most efficient point of entry for re-export cargo across the Middle East — and how ILS leverages its bonded zones.
The IATA DGR updates that affect lithium battery shipments, packing groups, and shipper declarations — what ILS's DG-certified team is doing differently.
When ambient hits 48°C, every minute on the tarmac matters. The cold-chain SOPs we built for pharma and perishables moving through DXB.
Uzbekistan has rolled out electronic transit permits replacing paper TIR processes for inbound trucks. ILS walks through the workflow and common errors.
FCL isn't always the cheaper option once you account for inventory carrying cost. ILS's break-even framework for choosing between LCL and FCL.
Heavy-lift, OOG, and breakbulk demand into KSA is at a 10-year high. ILS's project-cargo desk on permitting, escorts, and inland routes to NEOM.
SCA has confirmed its 2026 tariff schedule. ILS summarises the changes by vessel class and the net impact on Asia-Europe FCL pricing.
Three case studies from ILS's charter desk on humanitarian, AOG, and high-value shipments where full-aircraft charter into HKIA paid for itself.
Authorized Economic Operator status cuts UAE clearance times in half. ILS explains the application process, the audit, and what it costs.
Multi-country road freight from the EU to the Gulf requires a TIR carnet. ILS's beginner's guide to costs, timelines, and pitfalls.
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