More certificates for Dachser 
Dachser has once again received certificates for its life science and health care logistics, encompassing its airfreight and distribution practices. The logistics provider’s hub in Shanghai has been recertified according to the Iata Ceiv Pharma standards, confirming the... more
SAF production to triple in 2024
The international air transport association (Iata) has announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion litres (1.5 million t) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of aviation’s fuel need in 2024. “SAF... more
A 15th member for Oneworld
The airline alliance Oneworld has welcomed Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline. The flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific has been Oneworld’s connect partner for the past five years. During this time, Fiji Airways has developed cooperative links with all... more
Chinese trucks pilot TIR route
A convoy the three Chinese TIR trucks recently explored long-distance international road haulage options along the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor. The trucks departed in Zhengzhou and Urumqi in China and entered Kazakhstan at the Khorgos-Nur Zholy border. After crossing the... more
The first ‘Super B Class’ vessel 
In honour of Cyprus. The heavylift carrier AAL Shipping took delivery of the AAL Limassol recently at a naming ceremony at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in Guangzhou (China). The fact that a minister from Cyprus was present underlines the new ship’s importance. more
Two ATR 72 LCD for Aerlink
Acia Aero Leasing (“Acia”), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services and solutions, announced the delivery of two ATR 72-212 large cargo door (“ATR 72 LCD”) freighters to the Australian Fifo and cargo air charter operator Aerlink. Aerlink took... more
A first step into Singapore
Geodis and L-Acoustics are joining forces to open a new distribution hub in Singapore. The new project builds on the companies’ previous partnership when Geodis took over the distribution of the manufacturer’s products in Europe in 2018. The new warehouse aims to strengthen... more
A promotion for Noel Kong
Mainfreight, a global logistics provider that offers managed warehousing, domestic and cross-border transport and international freight forwarding services, has appointed Noel Kong as its airfreight branch manager of Hong Kong. Her career at Mainfreight began as a business... more
Silk Way West Airlines picks COO
Silk Way West Airlines, an all-freighter cargo carrier based in the Caspian and Central Asian region, has appointed Onno Pietersma as its new chief operating officer. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Pietersma will focus on improving the airline’s... more
DHL launches facility in Shanghai
The company has opened its first EV centre in China, following locations in Indonesia, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, and the UK. The new facility is based in Shanghai and offers fully integrated, modular, end-to-end logistics solutions for finished vehicles and batteries.... more