Maritime ties between Abu Dhabi and Karachi 
Abu Dhabi-based terminal operator AD Ports Group and Karachi Port Trust (KPT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen regional connectivity and foster economic growth in Pakistan. With this move, the partners will launch a bilateral cooperation and... plus
CDB Aviation delivers China’s first A330 P2F
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. (CDB Leasing), has announced the re-delivery of China’s first-ever converted Airbus A330-300 passenger to freighter (A330 P2F) aircraft on lease to its customer, Sichuan Airlines.... plus
Bolloré introduces its first e-vehicle in India
The last mile delivery industry has seen a surge in demand in recent years, which increases the need for sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. The Bolloré Logistics agency in Delhi, India, has taken delivery of its first electric vehicle, which is particularly... plus
Malaysia: a new place to store cocoa beans
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut and Maersk have entered into a long-term partnership to build and operate a new cocoa bean warehousing and dispatching facility in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. The construction work started after a ground breaking ceremony, which was held last... plus
Hapag-Lloyd promotes Joerg Sonne
Joerg Sonne has been appointed senior managing director Region North Europe, succeeding Martin Rolf, who will take over the position of managing director human resources. Sonne joined Hapag-Lloyd following the merger with Uasc and successfully led the Area Arabian Gulf... plus
Twelfth service hub opened in Southeast Asia
Damen Services, a Dutch company that provides ship owners with a wide range of support services and products throughout the life cycle of their fleet, has opened its twelfth service hub in Southeast Asia at Damen Song Cam shipyard in Haiphong, Vietnam, which will help to speed... plus
A JV to enhance the Trans-Caspian Transport Route
PSA International and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company. KPMC will promote the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), enhancing connectivity and trade flows from Southeast Asia and China,... plus
High-security storage for red wine
Apple Storage offers its customers a range of diversified storage spaces. Now, the group is launching its new branch "Apple Wine Cellar" in Hong Kong, China, in June. The branch has a variety of red wine storage cabinets, including the first sliding red wine storage... plus
35% more freight trains between China and Europe
China-Europe freight train services saw solid growth from January to April this year. According to China’s Information Office, the number of Eurasian freight train services increased by 17% year-on-year to 5,611 trips in Q1/2023. 609,000 teu of goods were moved by the... plus
A new healthcare logistics facility in Singapore
UPS Healthcare has opened a new, USD 20 million purpose-built facility in the west of Singapore. The 8,700 sqm warehouse can store healthcare products in temperatures ranging from -80° to 25° Celsius. Compliant with all GDPMDS, ISO 13485 and GMP certification standards, it can... plus