A transformational transport operation 
Globalink Logistics recently moved four main body transformers weighing over 90,000 kg from Wuhan (China) to Kazakhstan. In a time-critical operation, the logistics specialist handled four transformers, each measuring 6.70 m x 3.10 m x 4.00 m. Initially loaded in Wuhan, the... more
First freight airline for new Sydney airport
Australia’s Qantas Freight has signed on as Western Sydney international airport's first freight airline to operate at its 24-hour cargo precinct, which will increase Sydney’s air cargo capacity by around 33%. Construction of the precinct – which will include up to 75,000 sqm of... more
ICTSI's EJMT terminal opens in Indonesia
The East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has officially opened in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, following 18 months of construction. It features a 300 m quay, a deep-water draft of 13.5 m, and state-of-the-art... more
Hactl welcomes MSC Air on a regular basis
After changing Aliscargo Airlines’ name on 5 September, MSC Air started operating into Hong Kong under the new brand five days later, flying three times weekly from its Milan base. The air cargo carrier, part of the giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) empire, has chosen... more
KN assembles Lego hub
Kuehne + Nagel is opening a distribution hub for Lego in Australia, adding 26,000 pallet positions to the toy company’s capacity down under. On an area of 26,500 sqm, the site will assist Lego with its B2C and B2B activities by using automated processes. Located in... more
Wisestella founder takes on the MD role
Ship management specialist Ferhat Abul, a co-founder of Singapore headquartered maritime software developer and consultancy, Wisestella, has agreed to assume the role of managing director. Abul will work with his fellow co-founders chief technology officer Ali Demiral and... more
Trucks on trucks
A Chinese-operated TIR truck has exported finished Chinese goods with two semi-trailers, each weighing 7,300 kg, for the first time. The vehicles were produced by the China National Heavy Duty Truck Group. Until now, Chinese TIR hauliers had only exported semi-finished goods.... more
A new member in South Korea
Project Cargo Network (PCN) has welcomed Korea Total Logistics, a cargo handling, shipping and transport company based in South Korea as a new member. Since its foundation in 2000, the logistics provider has set up branches in Seoul, Incheon Airport, Busan, Gumi and Daegu,... more
A strategic partnership
The MMAG Aviation Consortium (MAC), the aviation arm of the Malaysia-based MMAG Holdings Berhad, is partnering with outsourced ULD management specialist Unilode Aviation Solutions to enable MAC to deliver enhanced services to its customers and set the stage for further potential... more
Etihad Cargo: ten-year milestone in Vietnam
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating a decade of successful freighter services in Hanoi, Vietnam, offering 400 t of capacity per week on its Boeing 777F flights. Etihad Cargo also serves Ho Chi Minh City, operating two weekly charter... more