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
Preparing South America’s first ACCS
Kale Info Solutions has entered into a partnership with El Dorado airport in Bogota (Colombia) to implement South America’s first airport cargo community system (ACCS), enhancing efficiency and transparency in airfreight operations. El Dorado, Latin America’s busiest... more
AI-driven buildings with NTT platform
NTT Com Asia has introduced ‘Ocean Intelligence’ in Hong Kong, an AI-powered open platform designed to enhance smart building management. The platform aims to integrate AI into every building through an open partner system, as the company reports. ‘Ocean Intelligence’... more
Good news for truckies around Sydney
Truck drivers in Australia travelling across Sydney will soon be able to stop at the city’s first-heavy vehicle rest area. The Australian and NSW governments has identified a 6 ha piece of land located close to a key junction of the motorway network in western Sidney.... more
HK’s ‘Airport City’ developing
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is advancing its ‘Airport City’ development, launching the new ‘Skytopia’ brand to attract global business. The initiative aims to enhance Hong Kong’s role as a key logistics and aviation hub. The financial secretary’s budget also... more