Innovative block train service launched 
For the first time, APM Terminals Pipavav in India, Maersk and Pipavav Rail have joined forces to provide a block train service for a single consignee - Tinna Rubber. APM Terminals Pipavav will provide rail infrastructure and connectivity from the Indian port to Sonepat via... more
Ceiv Pharma certification for Apac & ME
Geodis has strengthened its air freight temperature-controlled pharma shipments capabilities in Asia Pacific and Middle East (Apac & ME) with the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (Ceiv Pharma) certification. The certification... more
Uniexpress selects pioneer software
UK-based international freight forwarding company Uniexpress has become the largest customer of the innovative technology platform Forward Solutions. The Forward Vision software allows freight management companies to closely track the real-time progress of customer... more
Cambodia orders its first mobile harbour crane
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), the operator of Cambodia's sole deep-water port, which is owned and run by the government, has ordered two Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes. Cambodia’s first-ever mobile harbour cranes will be delivered in Q4/2023.... more
Enhancing inland coverage of Nigeria
In addition to the current intermodal network serving its locations in Nigeria, CMA CGM is now introducing a new land transport project through the Nigerian port of Lekki. Scheduled to open at Lekki in May 2023, this new corridor will provide the following opportunities:... more
More than 6 million teu in Mumbai
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) registered its highest ever throughput of 6.05 million teu in 2022-23. India’s largest container port located in Mumbai had crossed 6 million teu on 30 March 2023. During the corresponding period last year, JNPA handled 5.68 million teu,... more
EV Cargo hires Jason Lin
Global freight forwarding, supply chain and technology company EV Cargo has appointed Jason Lin as vice president – commercial, Greater China. Lin started his career with Maersk Line in Hong Kong and in Canada, where he worked for 22 years and contributed to a period of... more
Aercap to lease BCFs to PT Rusky Aero Indonesia
Aercap Holdings has signed lease agreements for two 737-800BCF (Boeing converted freighters) with newly launched cargo airline PT Rusky Aero Indonesia, operating as Raindo United Services. Attending the announcement ceremony were the Indonesian ambassador to Singapore, His... more
Philippines starts "stinky fruit" flights to China
A first batch of fresh Philippine durian, following the bilateral agreement sealed during the state visit of president Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Beijing early January this year, was flown from Davao to China last week. The 28 t cargo was sourced from producers and... more
Sea-air service to 70 African destinations
Aero Africa group is expanding its operations in China and UAE by launching a new sea-air combined transport product from Asia to 70 African destinations via Dubai. The new SAS product (sea air solution) provides specific benefits to regional economies, airlines, airports,... more