China leads in seafarer pay increases 
China has experienced the highest increases in seafarer wages among the main seafaring countries in recent years, according to Drewry's latest manning annual review and forecast report. As the second-largest supplier of seafarers to international merchant shipping,... more
Air cargo key for supply chain 
South Africa’s e-commerce sector has experienced impressive growth in recent years too, thanks also to increasing demand for online shopping opportunities, the expansion of digital platforms and improvements in logistics and payment systems. Here’s ITJ correspondent Thola... more
116 yaks fly first class aboard a B747-400F
Silk Way West Airlines recently demonstrated its expertise in the transport of live animals. At the request of Azerbaijan’s ministry of agriculture, the cargo airline was commissioned to fly 116 yaks from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan. No sooner said than done; a few days ago the... more
MSC to digitalise freight contracts with Nyshex
MSC has partnered with New York Shipping Exchange (Nyshex) to digitalise the performance monitoring of its ocean freight contracts. Nyshex's platform will give MSC real-time insights into its contracts, monitoring key terms, allocations, and service levels, and comparing this... more
Ruscon starts India - Russia overland service
With the new regular direct transport service, Delo Group’s affiliate Ruscon will deliver prefabricated cargo in containers from the Indian port of Nava Sheva near Mumbai to the Russian terminal in Novorossiysk in the Black Sea region. Ruscon will then distribute the... more
GAC opens fresh chapter in New Zealand ports
GAC Group, a provider of shipping, logistics, and marine services, is set to acquire Quadrant Pacific's ship agency business in New Zealand. The acquisition will enable GAC New Zealand to directly manage ship agency services in all ports in the country, thus enhancing its... more
More responsibilities for Ralph Kurz
On 1 May 2024, Ralph Kurz took over as development manager Austria Dachser DIY Logistics in addition to his role as sales executive. He will now oversee the further development of Dachser DIY Logistics’ corporate solutions unit in Austria. Kurz succeeds Manuel Schmelz, who... more
Commencing in Colombia's capital
Maersk has opened a 44,000 sqm logistics hub close to Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, seeking to expand its reach into the local market and support supply chains in the area. The site is situated 47 km to the north of the capital city in the Tocancipa industrial zone. The... more
Truck charging hub opens in Antwerp port area
The charging hub enables the use of electric heavy-duty vehicles and thus contributes to the green corridor initiative between the ports of Antwerp and Bruges. It is located at the truck parking lot Ketenis and equipped with ten combined charging system (CCS) chargers, powering... more
Three new routes in a row
As part of its expanded summer schedule, Canadian air cargo carrier Westjet Cargo is launching three new destinations in a row: Chicago (ORD), Moncton (YQM), and Incheon (ICN). The Chicago route was opened for cargo sales on 16 May. It now connects Calgary to the US city... more