Chile: dramatic rise in freight crime 
The pandemic-induced measures reduced the incidence of cargo theft in Chile. But now, after the Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, levels of crime have sprung back with vengeance to 27% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report. The underlying factors... more
Cargo IQ appoints new board leaders
Former vice chair Kerstin Strauss, vice president, global air logistics operations, Kuehne + Nagel, has been appointed as the new chair of the board, with Rutger-Jan (RJ) Pegels, director performance management & analytics, KLM Cargo, taking the vice chair... more
Bangladesh commits to eco-friendly recycling
Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA), a voluntary organisation of the shipowner associations of Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea, has welcomed Bangladesh’s commitment to sustainable practices in the ship recycling industry and highlighted its dedication to protecting... more
JAS inaugurates new office in India
The new facility is located in Pune, Maharashtra in Western India. It will further strengthen JAS’ position as logistics provider in the Indian market and marks the establishment of Pune as an independent branch, the company said. JAS Worldwide is a privately owned international... more
VTG: first carbon-neutral maintenance workshop
In the rural town of Grossräschen in the German federal state of Brandenburg, the leasing company is investing EUR 10 million to build a sustainable workshop for the maintenance and repair of its fleet of freight wagons. The 1,700 sqm facility will have the capacity to... more
A promotion for François Régnier
François Régnier was appointed managing director of FM Logistic France on 15 April. He is now also a member of the management committee and retains his position as a member of the international management team. An engineering graduate of Compiègne University of Technology,... more
NAP launches six sub-industry networks
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has reformed and strengthened its air cargo logistics platform this year, enabling members to cooperate more efficiently with six sub-industry networks. The new structure provides air cargo logistics firms with the opportunity to apply for membership in... more
APM Terminals Callao reaches milestone
APM Terminals Callao, concessionaire of the Callao North Multipurpose Terminal in Peru, reached a milestone on 17 June by exceeding 1 million teu in a single concession year for the first time. In comparison to the twelve months before, the volume of containers entering the port... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A hair can be loaded with a weight of up to 100 g before it breaks. more
Tiaca: a successful first in Africa
Tiaca’s first regional event in Africa, held 19 – 21 June 2023 in Nairobi, brought together 200 delegates from the industry to discuss issues that affect Africa’s air cargo market and gave insight into how to do business within Africa. Issues such as Saatm, AFCFTA,... more