KTZ to build over 1,400 km of rail lines 
Kazakhstan Railway (KTZ) is to build new lines on the Dostyk-Moiynty, Bakhty-Ayagoz, Darbaza-Maktaaral sections and a bypass around Almaty within three years. Some of these projects are already underway. The modernisation and extension of the Dostyk-Moiynty rail section has... more
Delivering fashion in the Far East
Kerry Logistics Network has been appointed as the new freight partner and supply chain manager of Farfetch, a luxury fashion platform. In supporting Farfetch’s Reebok-New Guards Group partnership, Kerry Logistics will strengthen the company’s business in the Far East. Farfetch... more
Characterised by cooperation 
Large organisations’ joint projects take centre stage at World Ports Conference. Is it the growing urgency of questions determining the future, the increasing fragmentation of the world, or simply an increasing willingness to cooperate? Be that as it may, large associations and... more
“An eye on the big picture”
In conversation with the Italian chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping. The ICS, which represents 80% of the global fleet, has been headed by Emanuele Grimaldi since 2022. The ICS’s chairman of the board spoke to Christian Doepgen at the World Port Conference in Abu... more
A strategic investment for Vaayu Group
Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)-headquartered Vaayu Group has signed an agreement to be a strategic investor in New Delhi based Pradhaan Air Express, as announced on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow. The deal opens up business opportunities in the Middle East for Pradhaan Air Express and... more
Partnership to continue to 2027
Unilode Aviation Solutions, a specialist for outsourced unit load device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, and Air Asia X, a medium- to long-haul airline, are extending their full-service ULD management partnership until 2027. Air Asia X has been a Unilode ULD... more
Aapa welcomes Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam’s national carrier Vietnam Airlines has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa). As a member, Vietnam Airlines will participate in the association's meetings and joint activities. This will enable it to stay updated and exchange information about the... more
A good year for Frasers Property
Frasers Property Industrial, a manager of logistics estates in Europe and Australia, reports earnings before interest and taxes of EUR 244.3 million for 2023. Its portfolio consists of 165 properties in five countries, mainly in New South Wales, where its eight projects... more
Partners for Canadian exports to Asia
Flexport, a global provider of supply chain technology, and Calgary-based Westjet Cargo have signed an agreement to offer new airfreight solutions for Canadian exports into Asia. Utilising the network of Westjet’s wide and narrow-bodied aircraft and its newly introduced... more
E-trucks not only for eco-sensitive customers
Bolloré Logistics India has added two new electric vehicles to its fleet in Mumbai & Bangalore. Ideal for intra-city pick-ups & deliveries, these vans save the company more than 3,500 litres of diesel. The vehicles are primarily used to deliver goods to environment... more