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Maersk unveils new Finland-Sweden freight link

Amazon opens delivery network to all just as AI shopping agents reward the quickest

In 2026 Amazon Logistics has moved from an in-house network to a carrier for hire: any business can now buy its freight, warehousing and delivery; merchants using its fulfilment service can put Prime delivery on their own websites; and sellers can buy LTL labels through it. AI shopping agents, including Amazon’s own, …

PODCAST: TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum | Leadership changes and capacity concerns

In this bonus episode of The Loadstar Podcast, we catch up with Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, fresh from Miami, where she attended TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF). Ms Lennane shares her key takeaways from the event, including the atmosphere on the ground, major leadership changes across the air cargo industry, and wh…

Maslikhat elections: how many candidates are competing for each seat in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — A total of 10,971 candidates have been registered in Kazakhstan for the maslikhat (local council) elections scheduled for November 29, 2026. Central Election Commission Chairman Nurlan Abdirov explained how many candidates are competing for each deputy seat. How many candidates are competing for one se…

Industrial Lending in Uzbekistan Falls 8.8% Year on Year

Bank loans to Uzbekistan’s industrial sector fell to 133.4 trillion soums by 1 October 2026, despite 13.2% growth in the overall loan portfolio.

Uzbekistan’s Bank Loan Portfolio Grows 13.2% in a Year

Uzbekistan’s commercial bank loans reached 659.1 trillion soums by 1 October 2026, driven by 19% growth in lending to individuals.

Iran announces goods exports through Kermanshah Province customs

Azerbaijan Customs Committee allocates $68,100 for financial consulting

What Changes in Uzbekistan’s Legislation from 1 November 2026

Uzbekistan introduces changes to customs fees, pension services, LPG supplies, public security, business prepayments and mobile advertising from 1 November.

Uzbekistan’s regional loan portfolio reaches $30.17B, accounting for 54.9%

CNBC: Stock market rocked as investors dump tech shares

CNBC reports: The Nasdaq Composite tumbled on Friday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed as traders moved out of key stocks related to artificial intelligence and into more defensive areas of the market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 2.86% and closed at 25,437.00, posting its worst single-day performance…

Uzbekistan Airports Handle 12.66m Passengers in Nine Months

Uzbekistan’s airports handled 12.66 million passengers in January-September 2026, up 13% year on year, while cargo and mail volumes rose 27%.

Full planes and fond farewells: air cargo does Miami

The weather was dreadful, the blueberries were under suspicion, and there were people dressed as rats outside the convention centre. Inside, however, air cargo was in a remarkably good mood. At TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Miami this week, the airlines had turned up in force, people wanted to do business, and anyone wit…

A platform to challenge ‘death by a thousand [D&D] invoices’

Congestion today could mean a fresh wave of disputed detention and demurrage (D&D) charges tomorrow, according to Sara Dandan, founder of FourOneOne. She told The Loadstar disruption at ports, including growing backlogs of containers at Los Angeles and Long Beach, was likely to translate into extra invoices in the com…

“This would benefit everyone” – Tokayev spoke about Russia's participation in the OTS

Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of utilizing the "Organization of Turkic States Plus" format to further strengthen cooperation, citing the Akorda press service. "To enhance our organization’s prestige, it would be a right and just decision to view Russia's intentions favorably…

Binance founder asked Elon Musk to stop trolling

Tengrinews.kz — Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has called on American billionaire Elon Musk to stop trolling following a massive cyberattack on the platform. "Bad time to troll" The exchange was sparked by an emoji Musk posted on X under a screenshot of an old statement by Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-ban…

“OTS should not turn into a military alliance“: Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan's position

Tengrinews.kz — At the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan's vision for the future of the association. According to him, the OTS should not transform into a military alliance; instead, member states should focus on strengthening coop…

Kazakhstanis to have 9 days off in November 2026

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstanis will have nine days off in November 2026. The final month of autumn will have no public holidays or additional days off due to holiday transfers. How many working days and days off will there be in November 2026 November has 30 calendar days. This year, the month begins on a Sunday and end…

AI in logistics: where it’s real and where it’s noise

The most common misconception about AI in logistics is that it’s a magic button. If it were, the average operator’s day would look very different two years into the AI wave. But it doesn’t, and the portal-hopping, the chasing, the manual reconciling are mostly still there. That gap, between the noise about AI and the …

President of Kazakhstan arrives for opening ceremony of Turkic states summit

Tengrinews.kz — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived at the Külliye Presidential Complex in Ankara on Thursday, October 29, to attend the opening ceremony of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, according to Akorda. The Head of State was welcomed by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılma…

Scan Global Logistics to acquire US forwarder OIA Global

Danish freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is set to undertake its largest takeover, agreeing to acquire its US counterpart, OIA Global, in a deal expected to propel SGL into the ranks of the world’s 20 largest freight forwarders. “The acquisition of OIA Global marks a significant milestone for Scan Global L…

Air cargo growth masks freighter squeeze as fuel price outpaces yields

Rising airfreight yields have failed to keep pace with soaring fuel prices, squeezing freighter economics despite a sustained period of strong demand growth, according to Rotate. Speaking at TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Miami this week, CEO Ryan Keyrouse warned that the strength of the global market concealed sharp diff…

Uzbekistan Opens Logistics Hub in Poland to Boost Exports

Uzbekistan has established a logistics hub in Poland to streamline deliveries of Uzbek products to Europe and expand access to major retail networks across Central and Eastern Europe.

Four pallets, 500 sneakers, DSV the forwarder – here’s what happened

Last month, I sent an email to a selected bunch of investors and analysts. I had a question or two, for background only – in case they could share insight. Based on the feedback I got, I said, it doesn’t look like DSV has figured out its AI roadmap yet; they may even keep CargoWise in parts of their operations for lon…

Foreign nationals detained in Astana with suspicious suitcase

Tengrinews.kz — Two foreign nationals have been detained in Astana on suspicion of possessing and distributing drugs. Police found a suitcase containing packages of an unidentified substance and capsules filled with liquid in the car they were traveling in, according to Polisia.kz. What was found in the suitcase Accor…

Pegasus Airlines Eyes Istanbul Flights to Karshi and Nukus

Pegasus Airlines and Uzbekistan Airports are discussing flights from Istanbul to Karshi and Nukus as the carrier prepares to launch three other routes.

New rules for assigning benefits in Kazakhstan: who will be checked first

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan will launch a pilot project introducing a needs-based approach on January 1, 2027. The methodology will first be tested on citizens with high incomes and then on wealthy Kazakhstanis, Minister of Labor and Social Protection Askarbek Yertayev said at a government meeting. “In January and Febr…

Tax on the wealthy: Prime Minister gives ministries one month to prepare proposals

Tengrinews.kz — The Ministries of National Economy and Finance have been given one month to study international practices and prepare proposals on taxing particularly wealthy citizens. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov issued the instruction at a government meeting. “A separate issue is the taxation of holders of large f…

Kokshetau–Petropavlovsk highway expansion to begin in 2027

Tengrinews.kz — The Kokshetau–Petropavlovsk highway is planned to be expanded next year, according to 24.kz. The highway is an important transit route for the country. Its total length is about 200 kilometers. More than 8,000 vehicles, including trucks, use it every day. “At present, it is a two-lane road. After the e…

As previously rumoured: Scan Global acquires OIA Global, its ‘largest-ever investment’

Out on DeskOne y’day well ahead of the announcement: (Here under ‘Market’, M&A) “M&A RUMOURS build around Portland-based OIA Global, which sources say ‘has been on the market for a while’ – it’s unknown yet whether a sale of that business has been agreed. This comes as Denmark’s Scan Global is expected to disclose the…