Flying equine stars from Europe to Hong Kong 
Cathay Cargo has transported 70 world-class horses to Hong Kong for the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show (HKIHS), taking place from 14-16 February in the AsiaWorldExpo centre there. This marks the return of elite show jumping to the city after more than five... more
Tir hubs and cross-borders routes open in China
The Tir transport market in China is booming. In 2024 alone the number of Chinese Tir operators and vehicles skyrocketed, growing by more than 400%. Five Tir hubs and 50 cross-borders Tir routes opened in the country. Tir operations to and from China increased by 88% and... more
Röhlig expanding its network and digital services
Röhlig Logistics increased its revenues, volumes and gross profits in 2024 – despite market volatility, as the company stated in a media release. Gross profits rose by 5% to EUR 229 million, with key contributions from China, the USA, Australia and Mexico. Shipment volumes... more
FedEx expands Laem Chabang facility to support EEC
FedEx has unveiled an expanded 4,900 sqm facility in Laem Chabang, Chonburi (Thailand), to meet growing logistics demand in the country’s ‘Eastern Economic Corridor’ (EEC). The hub is nearly four times larger than the previous site and features advanced sorting technology... more
Salmon and whisky exports for e-commerce imports
Today, 11 February 2025, Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) will begin flights to Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK), making it the first Far Eastern airline to operate at the airport. Its Airbus A330-200F flights will initially run on 11, 18 and 25 February, carrying e-commerce... more
Azerbaijan opens rail line to port of Zira
A 21 km railway line that connects the Caspian Sea port of Zira with the Azeri hinterland has been reconstructed, and a new 9 km stretch built between Gurgan and the port. The new line will facilitate faster cargo flows along the Middle Corridor and ensure operational... more
Lunar New Year – all eyes on Asia!
Global air cargo tonnage rose by 2% y-o-y in January, significantly below last year’s +11% average, which was due to tougher comparisons, softer e-commerce demand and an earlier ‘Lunar New Year’ (LNY). In week 5 (27 January - 2 February), tonnage dropped by 12% w-o-w, driven... more
African carrier appoints GSAs in three markets
Astral Aviation, headquartered in Nairobi, where Air Cargo Africa will take place next week, has appointed the Network Aviation Group (NAG) as its general sales agent (GSA) for Europe and the USA, while HIT Cargo Asia will represent the airline in mainland China. The Network... more
Chinese vehicles added to terminal fleet
Global Ports, a Russian terminal operator and affiliate of Delo-Group has added nine terminal tractors to the fleet of its terminals Petrolesport PLP) and First Container Terminal (FCT) in the port of St. Petersburg, Russia. The addition follows an increasing container... more
‘Chipolbrok Atlantic’ calls at Hamburg
The ‘Chipolbrok Atlantic’ called at the port of Hamburg at the turn of the month as part of voyage 43/44. The vessel discharged and loaded heavy and voluminous cargo, including 103 t generators and large steel structures for a German steel plant, Chipolbrok said. The cargo... more