Grimaldi Group completes GG5G fleet 
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the ‘Eco Napoli’, the final vessel in its 14-ship Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) fleet. Built by the Jinling Shipyard in China, the hybrid ro-ro ship is among the most eco-friendly in shortsea shipping. With a capacity for 7,800... more
Singapore G expands cold storage
Singapore G has reported that it has opened the largest cold storage facility in central Singapore, calling it the ‘MustardSeed@SG Cold Store’. The site, fully certified by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), includes 16 cold storage rooms, offering frozen storage at –18°C for... more
LX Pantos acquires Georgia hub
LX Pantos has reported it has acquired a logistics centre in Dalton G (USA), as a part of its expansion strategy for the USA. The 305,000 m² site will strengthen its supply chain capabilities, particularly for Korean manufacturers operating in the region. The acquisition,... more
Developing Vietnam's air cargo potential together
Sats and Vietnam Airlines (VNA) have signed an mou to build and operate an air cargo terminal at Long Thanh International Airport (LTIA), Vietnam’s upcoming major aviation hub. The partnership also includes strategic initiatives to enhance ground and cargo handling services... more
Global demand remains stable – regional fluctuations
According to World ACD Market Data, global air cargo markets remained flat in week 10 (3–9 March), showing a 2% year-on-year increase in total tonnage. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 5% week-on-week rise, recovering to pre-Lunar New Year levels. In contrast,... more
First large-scale delivery with zero damage or delay
The Geely Auto Chancay Port vehicle project, a collaborative effort led by Cosco Shipping, has successfully completed its first large-scale vehicle container devanning at Peru's new Chancay Terminal, achieving a zero-damage and zero-delay milestone. The shipment included 200... more
Middle Eastern hub lends name to AAL vessel
AAL Shipping has officially named its fifth super B-class vessel, the ‘AAL Dubai’, in a ceremony held on 12 March at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou (China). This 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavylift vessel, designed to be methanol-ready, strengthens AAL’s... more
Hungary Airlines choses Hactl
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed its first new carrier in 2025, securing a handling contract with Hungary Airlines. The airline has launched scheduled Budapest–Hong Kong services using Airbus A330F freighters with a 62 t capacity, strengthening trade... more
Spies to head ACS time-critical services
Air Charter Service (ACS) has named Andreas Spies as the new CEO for time-critical services in the Emea and Apac regions. Spies, who joined ACS seven years ago after more than a decade in onboard courier services and who’ll be based in Frankfurt, has played a key role in... more
’Lynn’ starts Australasian operations
Texel Air Australasia has expanded its fleet by adding a Boeing B737-800BCF, which landed in Auckland (New Zealand) last week under the 2-BPDA temporary registration. Having stopped over in Jakarta and Denpasar (Indonesia), the aircraft continued to Hamilton, where Hamilton... more