Indian tech for cross-border shipping 
FedEx is to collaborate with Indian tech start-up iThink Logistics for cross-border shipping, focusing on shipping solutions and cost-savings for e-commerce sellers expanding into the international market. Recently, iThink aligned with India Post to improve e-commerce deliveries... more
Itic issues risk warning for ship managers
The International Transport Intermediaries Club (Itic), a mutual insurer which offers professional indemnity cover for transport intermediaries in various industries, has cautioned ship managers about the risks and costs associated with failing to meet contractual... more
Come and run in Rotterdam!
As the media partner of the event, ITJ is excited to invite you to join us for Flensborg & Associates' 56th "Business Run" during Europort in Rotterdam. This is an opportunity to participate in a unique event that combines running, networking, and giving back... more
Cooperation with customs authorities fosters trade
IAPH was honoured to welcome Ricardo Treviño Chapa at IAPH World Ports Conference for the launch of the first evert International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Customs Organization Guidelines on Cooperation between Customs and Port Authorities Patrick Verhoeven... more
Normal operation expected for September 2024
The damage in the Gotthard Base Tunnel that was caused by the derailment of the goods train on 10 August 2023 has turned out to be more serious than initially assumed. Accordingly, repair works will also take longer. The carriageway must be completely renewed over 7 km, SBB... more
A change of leadership at Qatar Airways Group
Qatar Airways Group confirms that, after 27 years of service, Qatar Airways group chief executive - his excellency Akbar Al Baker (left) will be stepping down from his current position as group CEO effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Badr Mohammed Al-Meer... more
Connecting sea and air in Hong Kong
The Airport Authority Hong Kong is working with Dongguan Port Group on the development of the latter’s Dongguan Logistics Park. Dongguan envisages intermodal transhipment services from sea to air, directly connecting the park with the airport. This arrangement enables cargo... more
An e-mobility partnership
Scania and ABB E-Mobility have signed a global framework agreement, whereby ABB will support Scania with its wide range of DC charging solutions – from 24 kW up to 600 kW. The agreement enables Scania to become a full solution provider for its EV customers, the truck... more
Air cargo demand turns a corner in Asia Pacific
Following 18 consecutive months in decline since March 2022, the region’s carriers recorded an upswing in international air cargo demand in September, with a 3.2% year-on-year growth as measured in freight tonne kilometres (ftk). While the increase could in part be... more
Korean partnership to reduce CO2 in shipping
KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Global Service have signed an MOU to collaborate on verifying maritime carbon reduction solutions. With increasing decarbonisation regulations, shipping firms are turning to digital technology to reduce carbon emissions more effectively.... more