Active support for Turkey's culture year in Japan 
Today (20 May), the first leg of an exhibition of 186 historical artefacts, owned by Dolmabahçe and Topkapı Palaces, that toured through Japan comes to an end. Turkish Cargo already played a major role as the air service provider sponsored their carriage from Istanbul to Tokyo.... plus
Russian haulier almost triples cargo pipeline fleet
In Q1/2019, the Russian FTL-trucking company Globaltruck improved its operational efficiency and developed some projects, particularly its cargo pipeline expedited delivery service. The number of semitrailers dedicated to that business field rose from 49 at the end of 2018, to... plus
Coal accounts for 50% of Russia’s export cargo traffic
Russian Railways (RZD) reported that shipping volumes to seaports via its networks increased by 4.6% between January and April 2019. The tonnage rose to over 106.8 million t, due to an 11.9% increase in coal shipments, a 5.4% increase in oil and a 21.3% increase in ore. Some... plus
Between South Africa and South China
In about four months, on 18 September 2019, South African Airways (SAA) will launch a thrice weekly A340-300 direct service between Johannesburg and Guangzhou (photo), in the Chinese province of Guangdong. The centre of China's export led manufacturing industries is... plus
Air Hong Kong extends MRO contract with Haeco
Haeco ITM, a joint venture formed in Hong Kong between Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (Haeco) and Cathay Pacific Airways in 2012, has renewed its long-term contract with Air Hong Kong to provide inventory technical management support for the airline’s fleet of ten... plus
Tigers to be logistics partner for K&N Filters in China
Tigers is now working with K&N Filters, a US-based automotive air filter and air filtration manufacturer which is expanding operations in China, the world’s largest automotive market. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Tigers provides logistical support through its Chinese... plus
Extending Russia's broad gauge railway to Turkey?
The heads of the railway companies in Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan have signed a trilateral memorandum on cooperation to develop rail transport. The memorandum provides for joint action to ensure regular rail traffic along the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars route, the... plus
Emirates "Equine" helps 100 horses make big jumps
Close to 100 horses heading for the Shanghai leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour between 3 and 5 May 2019 were the latest to experience "Emirates Equine"- Emirates Skycargo’s specialised product for calm and comfortable transportation of horses. Before... plus
Belarus and Georgia forge closer ties with China
Georgia and Belarus have signed bilateral international road transport agreements with China, which will allow trucks to pass more easily between the countries and ultimately boost trade cooperation. Both countries are important transit nations along road transport routes... plus
Take-over expands logistics services in Australia
Qube has acquired LCR Group in Australia for a total of AUD 135 million (EUR 83.5 million). LCR is a specialist provider of outsourced industrial logistics services, operating across mining, heavy transport, mobile crane and renewable energy industries including oil and gas.... plus