Regular weekly train connects Russia and China 
Russia-based Fesco has expanded its network of overland export routes and launched a regular container train from Krasnoyarsk (Russia) to Beijing (China) via the Grodekovo (Primorsky Krai) / Sunfeihe (China) border check point. The route is served on a weekly basis. The... plus
Starting to service B737NG in Siberia
Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow (VDTM), provider of MRO services for foreign-made aircraft in Russia, has received the approval of the Bermuda civil aviation authority for B737NG maintenance at Krasnoyarsk airport (KJA, Russia). Due to this expansion, VDTM engineering personnel... plus
First frozen whole Malaysian durians flown to China
After changing its regulations, which before permitted Malaysian durians to be imported only in pulp or paste form, China has allowed Maskargo to fly frozen whole durian fruits, which are also known as stinky fruits, to Shanghai. A first shipment of 4 t arrived last week at PVG... plus
TIR corridor between Iran and Azerbaijan launched
The first eTIR transport between Iran and Azerbaijan conducted by Zarin Borna International Transport has successfully taken place this week, travelling from Tabriz, Iran to Ipek Yolu, Azerbaijan. It marks a new era of transport operations between the two countries,... plus
Bolloré Logistics finds a partner in Boustead Projects
Bolloré Logistics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Boustead Projects, an industrial real estate solutions provider based in Singapore. With this agreement, Boustead Projects and Bolloré Logistics aim to jointly develop the aeronautics sector in Malaysia’s... plus
Stainless tank cars improve molasses transport
In Russia, the United Wagon Company (UWC) has shipped 26 tank cars for the transportation of molasses and vegetable oils to GATX Rail Vostok. The tank car is a new addition to UWC's product line and the only model on the 1,520-mm gauge market for freight of this type with a... plus
Five new B777F on three new routes
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a significant new order for five Boeing 777 freighters. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker (left, together with Kevin McAllister, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes), also revealed three new... plus
Emirates Skycargo's support sounds good
Emirates SkyCargo has created growth opportunities for Krix, a family-owned South Australian business specialising in cinema and home-theatre speakers. Partnering with the airline has allowed Krix to supply sound systems for more than 3,500 cinemas across the world, including... plus
Mongolian carrier lands in Hong Kong
Eznis Airways of Mongolia has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as cargo ground handler for its new thrice-weekly Ulan Bator - Hong Kong services, operated with B737 passenger aircraft. Hactl provides Eznis Airways with cargo terminal operations, and... plus
ACS expands its Sydney office
The charter specialist, Air Charter Service, is continuing its commitment to investing in Australia, with the expansion of its Sydney operation. After opening its doors for the first time three years ago, ACS Australia has tripled in size, and the move is necessary to facilitate... plus