Asia’s quadrilateral TIR-traffic now operational 
Two trucks of the Pakistani transport company NLC left Lahore (Pakistan) and crossed the world’s highest border crossings, Sust (Pakistan) and Khunjerab (China), before delivering goods to Almaty (Kazakhstan) via the China-/Kyrgyzstan-border in Turgat. This is the first TIR... plus
Kale Logistics to implement Turkey’s first ACS
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) will be implementing an airport cargo community system (ACS) for Istanbul Grand Airport (İGA), making it the first airport in Turkey to embark on digitalising cargo data exchange. The cargo community platform, Airport Kargo Paydaş Platformu (KPP),... plus
Bolloré: developments in India and Timor
Bolloré Logistics recently announced new business developments in Timor-Leste and India. On 20 October, Bolloré Logistics Timor inaugurated its newly renovated head office in Dili. With its office headquartered in this city since 2001, Bolloré is the longest serving... plus
South Korean shipbuilders take the lead
According to Clarksons Research, ship orders worldwide totalled 2.49 million compensated gross tonnages (cgt) in October this year. This represents a dip of 44% compared to the same month in 2022. Out of these orders, South Korea was able to secure 1.54 million cgt (62%),... plus
Union TLF Overseas re-elects Joël Glusman
At its meeting on 11 October 2023, the Union TLF Overseas board of directors re-elected Joël Glusman as president of the trade body, for a three-year term. Éric Martin-Neuville, managing director of the Geodis international transport commission and member of the group's... plus
BNSF goes live with Tideworks’ intermodal system
The US class I railway has introduced Tideworks Technology’s Intermodal Pro terminal operating system (TOS) and traffic control equipment dispatch system at its facility in Memphis, TN. This will give BNSF centralised visibility of its terminal operations to optimise real-time... plus
Swissport opens air cargo terminal at ZAZ
Swissport International, a global provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, is expanding its cargo business in Spain and adding a new warehouse at Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ). Swissport’s cargo network now covers five Spanish airports (Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga,... plus
Neptune acquires Greek logistics provider
Neptune Group’s Neptune Land Services (NLS) has acquired a majority stake in Ferst Logistics to expand its supply chain services. Based in Greece, Ferst Logistics specialises in transport and logistics services for the automotive industry. The acquisition strengthens NLS's... plus
Sterling Transportation expands team
As a new member of the transport team, Sally Meyer will be stationed at the intercontinental airport in Houston, TX (IAH). With over two decades of sales experience in the industry, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Throughout her career, Meyer has... plus
"Panda Express" in action again
Last Thursday, 9 November 2023, three giant pandas, including 25-year-old Mei Xiang, 26-year-old Tian Tian and their three-year-old cub, Xiao Qi Ji, arrived in Chengdu, China on a charter flight from Washington, D.C., after a brief refuelling stop in Anchorage, AK. In... plus