Measuring wind conditions in real time 
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Metro Weather have launched a demonstration experiment on the route between Tokyo and Fukuoka using Doppler lidar, a long-range wind condition measurement device installed on the ro-ro vessel “Musashi Maru”. It is the first Doppler lidar to be... mehr
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Nach vielen Jahren hat Japan Airlines wieder Maindeck-Kapazität. Seit dem 19. Februar führt Japan Airlines (JAL) wieder Linienflüge mit eigenen Vollfrachtern durch. Eine erste B767-300ERF ist eingeflottet, zwei weitere sollen noch im Laufe des Jahres hinzukommen. Bedient wird... mehr
Betting on BETs
Australia is retrofitting a diesel-electric freight train with batteries, aiming to is to run heavy haulage and general freight routes using battery technology. In this AUD 9.4 million (EUR 5.7 million) project, Aurizon, Australia’s largest railfreight hauler, will develop and... mehr
A 6.5% rise in group revenue
Sats, a Singapore-based specialist in gateway services, has released its results for the three months ended 31 December 2023. For this third quarter of FY/2024, group revenue increased by 6.5% QoQ to SGD 1.4 billion, primarily due to volume improvements boosted by strong... mehr
On your marks...
Get Set. Go! is the new brand identity of Hong Kong-based DCH Logistics. The subsidiary of Dah Chong Hong Holdings (DCH) is looking to revamp its branding to promote its supply chain and logistics capabilities. The company has a strong market position in the Greater Bay Area... mehr
In Bewegung
Bericht von der Air Cargo India Mitte Februar. Sogar übertreffen könnte Indien das von der Regierung gesetzte Jahresziel von 10 Mio. t Luftfracht bis 2030. ITJ-Korrespondent Michael Mackey berichtet aus Mumbai. mehr
Australia's first off-grid truck fleet
Full-service logistics solutions provider Centurion will integrate 30 battery electric trucks powered by solar generation and off-grid battery energy storage into its fleet by the end of 2024. Once ready, the 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks will service the wider... mehr
Melbourne Port welcomes Vict upgrade
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and Australia's first fully automated container terminal, has completed phase 3A of its expansion project at the Port of Melbourne. This upgrade allows Vict to... mehr
Cashless payments for cargo collection
Cathay Cargo Terminal is the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to introduce a business-to-business (B2B) e-payment solution, as it partners with the global cargo payment platform Paycargo to offer a secure, user-friendly, and efficient digital payment method for import cargo... mehr
Partnership for eco-friendly seas
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has partnered with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to develop autonomous and green energy vessels. Signed on 2 March 2024, the MOU aims to enhance innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. IRS will provide... mehr