MOL: a sustainability study for ammonia carriers 
MOL Coastal Shipping, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), will conduct a concept study for a large coastal ammonia carrier in collaboration with Asahi Tanker and Ikous. The project aims to develop a sustainable ship type that meets customer needs, addresses environmental... more
24th hub in Malaysia
DHL Supply Chain is reaffirming its presence in the Malaysian market by building its first warehouse in Senai, bringing the company’s local portfolio to 246,000 sqm. Dubbed the South Region Hub, DHL’s new site is located just ten minutes away from both the Senai International... more
Push to reinstate Eyre Peninsula rail line
The agriculture network Viterra and the railfreight operator Aurizon have submitted a formal application for federal government funding of AUD 220 million (EUR 133.3 million) for the modernisation and reopening of the Eyre Peninsula rail network in South Australia. The... more
Flying Koi carp around the world
American Airlines Cargo has transported koi carp, an ancient and long-living ornamental fish, in increasing volumes for 20 years. The carrier’s team in Japan exported record shipments last year, totalling over 19.1 t to Los Angeles and 9.6 t to Dallas/Fort Worth alone. The most... more
Big Singapore interest in Stockholm
Singapore-based aviation services group Sats has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, WFS Sweden, is planning to acquire Terminal & Transporttjänst i Sigtuna and APH Logistics for SEK 94 million (approximately EUR 8.4 million). The transaction is subject to regulatory... more
A storage facility near the Ural Mountains
The multimodal operator RZD Logistics (RZDL) is opening a temporary storage facility on the site of the "Dry Port Tchaikovsky" container terminal in Perm near the Ural Mountains. RDZL and the container owner Kvadrat signed an agreement to this effect at the... more
New presence in Liège 
Cooperation agreement between Saudia Cargo, Cainiao, WFS. Delivered as booked at Liège airport! Three partners presented a new e-commerce business model there for the air cargo supply chain on 1 March. The cooperation agreement was already sealed in Jeddah in November last year... more
Express shipping to and from China
International express delivery service from all over China: This is JD Logistics’ latest expansion in its strategy to provide quick and reliable deliveries to destinations worldwide. The service was first launched in December 2023 and has since been used for the delivery of... more
Dnata: eleven out of eleven
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has received the International Air Transport Association’s (Iata) centre of excellence for independent validators (Ceiv) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries. Dnata’s journey with Iata’s Ceiv... more
New drone technology in India
In a step forward for drone technology, PDRL has unveiled the type certification for India’s first logistics drone equipped with Aero GCS software. PDRL, which specialises in drone products, has leveraged its Aero Megh platform to create logistics solutions for the Indian... more