Setback for the world's biggest cargo hub 
In 2019, Hong Kong International Airport’s total cargo throughput dropped 6.1% yoy to 4.8 million t. Vivian Cheung, executive director of airport operations for Hong Kong’s airport authority: "We went through a challenging year in 2019. I must thank the 78,000 members of... plus
Circle helps to upgrade ports in Pakistan
Circle, the Italian developer and provider of automation and digitalisation solutions for port operators and intermodal logistics, will contribute almost EUR 40,000 to the Pakistan trade facilitation project designed by the World Bank. With the support of the World Bank, the... plus
More pharma options at Seoul Incheon airport
CSafe Global widens its operational footprint with the opening of an enlarged and expanded service centre facility at Seoul Incheon airport. The new facility of the US provider of active temperature-controlled container solutions was strategically implemented to accommodate... plus
More cyber security at the port of Ashdod
The Mediterranean port of Ashdod will start pilot trials of the Port-Dome cyber protection software on several systems in early 2020, after which the technology will be installed across the port’s entire network. This will include traffic control systems (VTMS/VTS), berths,... plus
Drewry has a less optimistic forecast for 2020
According to the London-based maritime consultancy Drewry’s recently published Container Forecaster report, the outlook for the container shipping market in 2020 remains moderate. Drewry is now anticipating that world container port throughput will increase by 3.3% in 2020,... plus
Swissport to launch its first Australian cargo terminal
Swissport has signed an initial seven-year lease on a new building with warehouse space at Melbourne airport. The facility with direct airside access and state-of-the-art cargo capabilities for the handling and storage of general cargo, animals, pharmaceuticals and perishables... plus
First full services plan of The Alliance with new member
There is a new core member in the club. The South Korean Hyundai Merchant Marine has entered the Alliance, joining the carriers Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming. With the FMC acceptance of HMM membership, the Alliance has upgraded its product package. It will be... plus
First A380 to donate spare parts
Tarmac Aerosave has completed the first-ever A380 dismantling project. A B check will take place in March. The French aircraft storage, maintenance and recycling company managed this project in collaboration with the aircraft owner, Dr Peters, a German leasing company, and... plus
Kerry Logistics wins Quamnet award
Kerry Logistics was a proud winner at the Quamnet outstanding enterprise awards (QOEA) 2019 for the fifth consecutive year, clinching the outstanding global 3PL title for the third year running. Presented in Hong Kong, the title secured Kerry Logistics' reputation as a global... plus
Sats to operate second Saudi air cargo terminal
Sats Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of one of Asia’s leading providers of food solutions and gateway services, has won a 25-year cargo terminal concession in King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh, which handles close to 40% of air cargo volume in the kingdom. The... plus