Driving innovation in ground support technologies 
Sats has signed a three-year mou with ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Guangtai, to trial new airport technologies, including a mid-size electric airtug to tow medium passenger aircraft. The trials will take place in real-world airport conditions and support Sats's... more
MOL named ‘Nadeshiko Brand’ for fifth year running
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has again been selected as a ‘Nadeshiko Brand’ by Japan’s ministry for the economy, trade and industry and the Tokyo stock exchange. The distinction highlights TSE-listed companies that promote gender equality and empower women in the workplace. MOL... more
Growing Kazakh flag carrier renews ULD partnership
Kazakhstan’s national airline Air Astana has renewed its long-term partnership with Jettainer for unit load device (ULD) management. The collaboration, which began in 2007, will support Air Astana’s planned fleet expansion to 80 aircraft by 2028, including the addition of... more
Come and meet us at ‘transport logistic’ in Munich!
Our industry worldwide has one clear goal – the ‘transport logistic’ trade fair in Munich, which is taking place from 2 to 5 June this year. The International Transport Journal ITJ, which has been a part of the Logismedia Group since November 2024, will once again be present... more
Dimerco – tariffs, regional shifts, capacities reshaping...
Dimerco’s latest freight report highlights how new US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are reshaping global trade flows. Many shippers are seeking alternative sourcing options, particularly in Southeast Asia. Ocean carriers are deploying new vessels to ease... more
PIL’s new agents from today
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has appointed new general agencies in Malawi and Guatemala, effective 1 April. The move strengthens the Singapore-headquartered shipping line’s regional presence in East Africa and Latin America, enhancing proximity to local customers. PIL... more
KLN annual results
KLN (formerly the Kerry Logistics Network) posted strong results for 2024, with profit attributable to shareholders rising by 95% to HKD 1.54 billion. Revenues grew by 23% to HKD 58.3 billion, while core net profits increased by 12% to HKD 1.36 billion. The international... more
Back to Kuala Lumpur and boosting global capacity
IAG Cargo has launched its summer 2025 schedule with a return to key routes and expanded services on several continents. From today, 1 April, the airline resumes daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and London Heathrow with a B789. North American capacity will rise with flights... more
Ceva: China–Chicago
Ceva Logistics has launched a new air charter route linking Wuxi (WUX), China, and Chicago (ORD, USA), with three weekly freighter flights. The service supports trans-Pacific trade for the high-tech, industrial and e-commerce sectors. The first flight departed Wuxi on 28 March,... more
Fading WestJet Cargo to sell Virgin Atlantic capacity
WestJet Cargo has started selling cargo capacity on Virgin Atlantic’s wide-body flights from Toronto to London Heathrow and beyond under a new block-space agreement that takes effect today, 31 March. The deal marks Virgin’s return to the Canadian market after more than 20... more