SF Airlines broadens physical and digital footprint 

Shenzhen-based SF Airlines has taken delivery of its third new freighter this year. The B767-300F, which was converted from a passenger to a cargo plane and commissioned in a mere 90 days, increases the carrier’s fleet to 53 units. Meanwhile, the airline is also active on... mehr
Air Partner opens offices in Houston and Singapore 

The aviation services group Air Partner has inaugurated new offices in Houston, Texas (USA) and Singapore, as it further extends its global reach to serve the needs of its international customer base. With the opening of the Houston office, Air Partner solidifies its... mehr
Japanese brand relying on ADAC 

Fuso, the Daimler subsidiary in Japan, has switched to ADAC Truckservice for breakdown assistance. The service range encompasses on-site assistance and all towing. In addition, ADAC Truckservice handles all administrative processes, such as warranty checks and central billing... mehr
Unilode renews ULD partnership and offers digital pallet... 

Building on a partnership that started in 2014, Unilode Aviation Solutions, a provider of outsourced unit load device (ULD) management and repair solutions, has renewed a long-term agreement for managing the ULD fleet of Hawaiian Airlines, a US passenger carrier and the... mehr
Boosting capacity in Hong Kong 

Arvato SCM Solutions has opened a new distribution centre in Hong Kong on behalf of an international company in the high-tech sector. The facility, offering 9,300 sqm of storage space and around 420 sqm of offices complements the client’s existing distribution network that... mehr
First airline upgrades to latest "iCargo" version 

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the first airline that implemented "iCargo", IBS Software's airline cargo management solution, in 2008, has successfully upgraded to the latest version of the product. The shift fully digitalises the cargo management processes across NCA's... mehr
More plans for rail logistics on the Silk Road 

The United Transport and Logistics Company - Eurasian Rail Alliance (UTLC ERA) and the Slovak railfreight company ZSSK Cargo have decide to increase their cooperation with regard to goods and container transport services between Europe and China. They have signed a memorandum of... mehr
75% of Eurasian goods shipped through Kazakhstan 

The competitiveness of rail services on the 1,520 mm railway gauge improved due to the reduction in transportation costs and a shortening of delivery times throughout the year 2018, according to the “Eurasian Rail Alliance Index” (ERAI), which was developed by the transport... mehr
World's cargo hubs see volume growth weaken in 2018 

According to the preliminary world airport traffic rankings published by Airports Council International last week, the air cargo market did not fare as well as passenger traffic (+6%) with a year-end growth figure of 3.2%. This is a much lower growth rate than in 2017 (7.7%),... mehr
Hill Dickinson’s strengthens its maritime services 

The international maritime law practice Hill Dickinson has announced the following appointments: Joining Hill Dickinson are master mariner Kevin Austin, Korean market specialist Beth Bradley, and transactional lawyer Sung Hwan Choi. Austin, currently a legal director with... mehr