More connections for the Middle corridor 
The Middle corridor is a hype now, but there is more to it. The Batumi International Container Terminal (Bict), an affiliate of International Container Terminal Services (Ictsi) in the Black Sea region, has received the maiden vessel call of the Chinese Cosco Shipping Lines’... more
CPSL enhances pharma handling capacities
Cathay Pacific Services Ltd (CPSL) has opened its newest facility at the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, a fully temperature-controlled area of over 1,250 sqm dedicated to handle pharmaceutical products. The new pharma handling centre features real time temperature... more
Ninth STC approval for AEI's B737-800 freighter
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has approved the STC of Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) for the twelve-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion (ST02690LA). The Miami-based passenger-to-freighter conversion services provider has gained FAA (USA), CAAC... more
How to prepare for the Chinese New Year?
According to the Copenhagen-based maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence, the number of blank sailings has increased sharply on the transpacific trade lanes, but not so much on Asia-Europe. "There have been 34 additional blank sailings on Asia-North America West Coast,... more
ACN becomes major investor in MAE Aircraft
The Asia Cargo Network (ACN) group, an air cargo charter services provider based in Southeast Asia, and Bahrain’s Mena Aerospace have signed a significant partnership and strategic alliance between the two aviation companies, extending ACN’s reach into the Middle East, South... more
From terminal to terminal 
CMA CGM building in Yokohama. Moving to a new site within a port isn’t easy. In Japan, CMA CGM has secured a place in the new Honmokufuto D5 terminal with the port authority. more
For shipping in Sharm El Sheikh
A new action plan, launched at COP 27 by United Nations organisations, shipowners and trade unions, makes recommendations for improving the skills of seafarers to achieve the decarbonisation goals of the maritime transport industry. The plan responds to the findings of new... more
Aapa welcomes new member Air India
India’s national carrier Air India has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa). “It is an honour for Aapa to welcome Air India into our ranks as the first Indian airline to join the association. Air India operated its first flight in 1932 in India, which... more
Annual profit around SGD 1 billion
Frasers Property has reported its financial results for its financial year ended 30 September 2022 (FY 2022). Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi, Group CEO, commented that the group was “able to deliver improved operating performance over the course of FY 2022." Primarily... more
More vehicle rest areas for Australian truckies
The Australian government is delivering a AUD 80m (EUR 52m) commitment to new and refreshed rest areas for truck drivers and brings the total commitment for heavy vehicle rest areas to AUD 140 million (EUR 90 million). The budget will include upgrades to freight routes... more