Air Cargo Industry Faces Renewed Fuel Surcharges and Key Legal Rulings on Contracts and Tariffs
Lufthansa Group has reintroduced fuel surcharges across all its cargo services, a significant move impacting global freight costs. The decision reflects evolving market conditions within the air cargo sector. In separate legal news, shippers are being cautioned to meticulously review their contracts, particularly concerning liability and force majeure clauses, to avoid future disputes. Furthermore, a landmark ruling by the US Court of International Trade has ordered Customs to refund tariffs collected under the IEEPA to Seko Logistics. This victory could pave the way for other freight forwarders to reclaim substantial funds.
Official Source: https://theloadstar.com/news-in-brief-podcast-week-16-2026-fuel-surcharges-contract-advice-and-ieepa-refunds/
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