Tariff changes reshape supply chains 
New tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are driving businesses to reassess procurement strategies, as Stephen Dyke (pictured), principal solutions consultant manager at FourKites, has stated in a comment. Key sectors affected include electronics, machinery, plastics... more
Renewables partnership for Hactl and Shell
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed an mou with Shell Hong Kong to expand the use of renewable diesel and electric vehicle infrastructure. Hactl has thus become Shell’s first strategic collaborator on renewable diesel initiatives. Hactl has been... more
NAP introduces payment solution
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has introduced ‘NaPay’, a payment solution developed with CargoAi’s ‘Cargo Wallet’, enabling secure and real-time transactions in its air cargo network. The solution supports over 150 countries and 47 currencies, offering forwarders,... more
MyCrane wins EPC award in India
MyCrane has been named the ‘Global platform for innovative online crane rental’ at the EPC World Awards in New Delhi (India). The platform continues to grow in India, now counting over 1,300 users, including more than 550 customers, generating hundreds of rental enquiries each... more
Assessing energy-efficiency technologies
DNV has published a report to help shipowners select energy-efficiency measures that reduce fuel consumption and support decarbonisation. The report analyses over 40 solutions, detailing cost, fuel-saving potential and ship-type suitability. DNV Maritime CEO Knut... more
New future for Lödige's oldest station in Asia
Lödige Industries has taken over the maintenance of several cargo handling systems for Dnata at Singapore Changi airport, including the first material handling system it installed in Asia in 1979 (pictured). The agreement covers the Automatic Cargo Handling System (ACHS), Pallet... more
Boosting Belgian cargo connectivity
Thai Airways has appointed ECS Group’s Aero Cargo Belgium as its cargo partner on key routes between Europe and Asia. The partnership, effective from 1 February, focuses on the Brussels–Bangkok route, with seamless connections to Australia, Korea, India, Japan, Manila and... more
Maersk names methanol-powered boxship in Mumbai
A.P. Moller-Maersk has named its latest dual-fuel methanol containership, the ‘Albert Maersk,’ in Mumbai. It is the eleventh vessel in Maersk’s fleet capable of running on methanol, reinforcing the company’s commitment to decarbonisation. CEO Vincent Clerc led the ceremony,... more
Menzies expanding in India
Menzies Aviation has secured a major three-year contract with Air India, providing ground handling and cargo services at eight locations on four continents. Services will include passenger, ramp, de-icing and cleaning operations at LHR, CPH, YYZ, KWI and LAX. In the first year,... more
DHL adding electric-vehicle capacities
DHL is fortifying its electric vehicle (EV) logistics capabilities in Asia Pacific with the launch of three new EV centres of excellence in 2024. The hubs in China, Singapore and Indonesia will “serve as hubs, with resources for the growing EV industry,” says Fathi Tlatli,... more