ONE's AIM Service now to sail once a week 
The shipping company Ocean Network Express’ (ONE) has decided to increase the sailing frequency of its "AIM Service" that connects Africa, India and the Middle East. Instead of fortnightly, the frequency will be weekly, starting from May 2023. The increased... more
JAL to bring back maindeck capacity
Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to introduce three Boeing 767-300ER freighters. This will be the first time in 13 years that the airline will operate its own freighters. Starting sequentially from the end of FY/2023, the aircraft will be offering international flights... more
Fedex enhances same-day delivery service in Korea
Fedex Express (Fedex) is enhancing its inbound shipment service to better serve customers outside Seoul and the Greater Seoul area. Customers can now enjoy same-day delivery (available in Fedex direct service area only, some of vendor service areas are excluded) on flight... more
CFS speeds up access to Chittagong’s Port
DHL Global Forwarding has invested over EUR 2 million to expand its dedicated container freight station (CFS) space in Bangladesh. CFSs are a scarcity in Bangladesh, with less than 20 CFSs countrywide. These facilities help pick up goods from multiple suppliers and consolidate... more
Grey Orange: Akash Gupta steps into the CEO role
Grey Orange, a global provider of automated robotic fulfilment and inventory optimisation software, has named co-founder Akash Gupta as chief executive officer. Gupta will lead Grey Orange’s seasoned senior executive team to promote the company’s position as a global automation... more
AAL Shipping showcases "Super B-Class"
AAL Shipping released a short film highlighting the design and technical innovations and specifications of the "AAL Limassol", the first unit of its mega size 32,000 DWT Super B-Class heavy lift vessels. This kind of vessel meets the highest possible automation and... more
Canine detectives to sniff out lithium batteries
Qatar Airways Cargo and its ground handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) have teamed up to provide an extra layer of security for the airline’s ex-Hong Kong flights, using technical detection dogs to sniff out hidden lithium batteries in air cargo. The detection... more
Hongyuan Group and Cargo One ink partnership
Hongyuan Group and Cargo One have announced a partnership that will see Hongyuan capacity available for instant booking on the air cargo marketplace. Hongyuan Group is rapidly becoming an important operator for air cargo services between destinations in China, Europe and South... more
Container throughput remains weak
According to the latest flash estimate, the container throughput index of RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) remained almost unchanged in March compared to the previous month at a seasonally adjusted 118.1... more
Seven new locations to bolster position in Asia
Emo Trans, a provider of international logistics and supply chain solutions, has opened three new offices in Bangladesh and four new offices in Indonesia. Both Indonesia and Bangladesh offer vast opportunities for growth, the company said. Deddy Syah has been appointed... more