Iran corridor opens for Russia - Saudi rail transit 
Russia is seeking to develop the 7,200 km long international north–south transport corridor (INSTC) connecting countries like India, Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan via railways and sea. Now, the first rail cargo has set off from Russia to Saudi Arabia via Iran, as the Iran chamber of... plus
NX Group formulates "human rights policy"
Nippon Express Holdings (president: Mitsuru Saito), has formulated the "NX Group human rights policy" as part of its efforts to ensure that it embodies its corporate philosophy of "being a driving force for social development, creating new ideas and value that... plus
Emirates SkyCargo partners with CargoAi
Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMart, which further advances its digital customer experience and optimises the booking process with real-time information. The partnership launched in the Netherlands, Spain and France, and will open up to... plus
A new tool for digital fleet monitoring
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) has partnered with Navtor to adopt its NavFleet as a fleet monitoring system platform. The MOU signed on 25 August 2023 outlines the development of a global fleet monitoring and support system using this tool. Navtor, which is based in... plus
Cathay Pacific reshuffles management team
Cathay Pacific has appointed Brian Tsoi (left) as its new area manager Northern Europe with effect from 28 August 2023. He succeeds Ashish Kapur, who will be regional head of cargo, Southeast Asia for Cathay Pacific in Singapore. Effective 1 August, general manager cargo... plus
PSA BDP: changes at the helm
PSA International (“PSA”) has announced that Mike Andaloro, CEO PSA BDP and CEO sales and operations, will be retiring after a long and successful career in the business. PSA BDP, a wholly owned subsidiary, and the cargo solutions arm of PSA, is headquartered in Philadelphia,... plus
Kerry Logistics Network wins 'pioneering award'
Kerry Logistics Network ('KLN') has won the 'pioneering award' for ESG Disclosure Contribution. The provider received this prize as part of the 2023 Hong Kong Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards bestowed by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency ('HKQAA'). KLN was... plus
India: deal for mega-container terminal signed
Deendayal Port Authority and DP World have signed a concession agreement for the development of a 2.19 million teu mega-container terminal at Kandla in Gujarat, India. The joint venture between DP World and India's national investment and infrastructure fund, Hindustan... plus
More coal transports in Kazakhstan
Between January and July 2023, the Kazakhstan railway KTZ transported 145.9 million t of cargo by rail. 40% of the total volume or more than 60 million t were coal, from which 41.7 million t were delivered within the country and 18.3 million t of solid fuel were exported.... plus
Shandong Port's cluster ambitions
According to Chinese media, China's Shandong Port Group (SPG), established in 2019, aims to strengthen its global presence, uniting major ports including Qingdao, Yantai, and Rizhao. The coastal port cluster, led by Qingdao Port, is coordinated with others like Weihai,... plus