Lufthansa Cargo welcomes fourth A321 freighter 
Since November, the fourth A321 freighter has been operating in Lufthansa Cargo’s network, making a significant contribution to the cargo carrier’s expansion plans. The freighter has already made its first flights to Istanbul (IST), Helsinki (HEL), Stockholm (ARN),... mehr
UAE and Japan sign ROD
During a two-day round of discussions in Tokyo, Japan, the general civil aviation authority (GCAA) of the UAE signed an agreement with the Japan civil aviation bureau to strengthen bilateral relations in the aviation sector. The discussions were led by Omar Bin Ghaleb,... mehr
CO2 partnership to link Bahrain with Japan
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Bapco Energies have signed an MOU to jointly develop a CO2 transport and sequestration system. The partners aim to establish a carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain, involving MOL's maritime transport of liquefied CO2 and Bapco Energies’... mehr
DP World's climate promise
DP World has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC) and committed to powering at least 5% of its short-sea shipping with zero-emission fuels by 2030. The FMC, led by the World Economic Forum and the US government, targets decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors like shipping,... mehr
Miami, Singapur, Brüssel: Die Branche lebt! 
Nach einer endlos erscheinenden Periode, in der Messen und Konferenzen weltweit entweder komplett abgesagt oder (auch in den virtuellen Raum) verlegt werden mussten, zeugten kürzlich gleich mehrere Anlässe von der Lebendigkeit der Luftfrachtindustrie. mehr
Energy shock easing, according to RWI / ISL
The RWI / ISL Container Throughput Index, a measure of global trade activity, decreased slightly in October to a seasonally-adjusted 125 points. This slight decline follows a period of recovery from the impacts of energy price shocks. Chinese ports experienced minor... mehr
Was liegt auf Kiel – von wem?
Überblick zu den aktuell bestellten Schiffsneubauten in Südkorea. Die Jahre der Euphorie 2021 und 2022 sind für die Reeder vorüber, aber ihre Auswirkungen in Gestalt von Neubauten erreichen erst sukzessive den Markt. Eine Analyse der Auftragsbestände in Südkorea hat kürzlich... mehr
Swissport and Asyad Holding join forces
Swissport International and Asyad have signed binding transaction agreements for the sale of a 49% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia to Asyad. The signatories are embarking on a strategic partnership to jointly drive the development and growth of the aviation ground services... mehr
ZIM prioritises safety
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has reiterated its commitment to maintaining operations at East Mediterranean and Israeli ports, with strict safety protocols in place, emphasising safety amidst regional tensions. The carrier has initiated rerouting measures for some ships... mehr
Joint efforts in intercontinental e-commerce
Three partners from Asia (Alibaba's logistics division Cainiao), the Middle East (the air cargo carrier Saudia Cargo) and Europe (the cargo handling agent Worldwide Flight Services) will reinforce their collaboration, focusing on optimising logistics processes by streamlining... mehr