Another intra-Asian service 
Singapore-headquartered Pacific International Lines (PIL) is introducing a new weekly direct intra-Asian service that will connect ports in China, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. TPIL will deploy a group of vessels with an average capacity of 2,000 teu on this route. PIL's... more
Bernt Hellman steps down as CUO of TMS
Bernt Hellman is stepping down as chief underwriting officer for Thomas Miller Specialty (TMS) to focus on the expansion of the company's offshore business. He joined TMS in 2016 and helped grow the business’ extensive range of insurance solutions to the marine industry and... more
A new site in Zagreb
After more than 25 years of operational presence in Croatia, Cargo-Partner has opened a new warehouse with 12,900 sqm of storage space in Zagreb. Located ten minutes from the Franjo Tuđman Airport, the newly built warehouse will be used for distributing goods within the... more
AFKLMP is launching "Modify my Booking"
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) is launching a new feature in Mycargo called “Modify my booking”. “Modify my booking" is a new self-service solution in Mycargo that gives customers an easy option to alter their booking anytime, anywhere. Mycargo allows AFKLMP... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
People who maintain a good relationship with their neighbours have a 67% lower risk of heart attack. more
Rail containers for double stacking pallets
Nestlé UK & Ireland is planning to increase its freight capacity on trains and introducing a new type of container. The new curtain-sided rail container with a raising roof is designed to transport double-stacked palletised products by rail. With this design, the... more
Rising in the rankings
The Palau International Ship Registry’s (PISR) has risen in its ranking within the Paris memorandum of understanding (PMOU) Flag State performance list in the first half of 2022. As of 1 July 2022, PISR lies at the top third tier of the Grey List of flag states. This... more
Prologis strikes in the Netherlands
The Prologis European Logistics Fund (Peff) has made a major acquisition in the Netherlands and purchased four new distribution centres with 127,000 sqm of logistics space from KKR, a global investment firm, and Mirastar, a pan-European developer, investor, and property manager.... more
Xie Xingquan to lead Iata in North Asia
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Xie Xingquan as its regional vice president for North Asia. Xie has held various appointments in China, Canada and Singapore during his 24 year career in the aviation industry. Xie was director of the policy,... more
Latam Cargo goes live on Webcargo by Freightos
Air cargo has undergone a digital revolution over the past three years, driving more reliable, accurate, and accessible supply chains. This is particularly important in South America, which exports approximately USD 1 trillion of goods annually. Digital Air Cargo is... more