A tough year for KLN
2022 was a turbulent year for Kerry Logistics Network (KLN). Inflation, rising interest rates, overstocking, changes in consumers’ spending patterns and overcapacity all led to a sharp drop in global product demand and purchase orders in H2/2022, the company said. Despite... more
ACCC: interim authorisation for Qantas and Emirates
ACCC has granted interim authorisation to enable Qantas Airways, Emirates and their related entities to continue coordinating their passenger and cargo transport operations while ACCC assesses their substantive application for authorisation. Qantas and Emirates have an... more
Port of Brisbane’s Zero Emissions Ride Day
The Port of Brisbane (Australia) and the Queensland Transport & Logistics Council have launched the first Zero Emissions (ZE) Ride Day to show the transitioning to zero emissions trucks for port and logistics operators. The “Future Freight Energy Hub” initiative allowed... more
Felb restructures its management team
Swetlana Witjasewa-Hussmann will be taking over as the managing director for the railway operator Far East Land Bridge (Felb) Austria. Witjasewa-Hussmann has over 20 years of experience in both operational and managerial roles, holding various positions in Austria, Germany,... more
Black cat now gliding on path of innovation
Regent, a USA-based creator of all-electric seagliders that connect coastal ports at speeds up to 290 km/h, has announced a strategic investment from Yamato Holdings, Japan’s largest parcel delivery and logistics company. This venture signifies the expansion of... more
Rail network in Odisha electrified
Indian Railways (IR) has 100% electrified its existing broad gauge network in Odisha. The electrification of the 2,822 km network in the East Indian state reduces the line haul cost about 2.5-fold, increases the heavier haulage and sectional capacity and cuts operating and... more
Warehouse space added in Singapore
JC Movers has signed a lease for a brand-new warehouse at Tampines, making this its second storage facility in Singapore. With this addition, the removal company aims to expand its storage capacity to meet the needs of its growing pool of customers as well as provide affordable... more
The biggest bird is back to the South Island
Emirates' A380 has landed at Christchurch (New Zealand) airport again, marking the resumption of its daily service from Dubai via Sydney. Barry Brown, divisional VP Australasia: "Seeing the water cannon salute after we touched down in the first Emirates A380 flight in... more
Platform keeps containers on the move
Eurasia railway operator Far East Land Bridge (Felb) has partnered with the Container Xchange leasing platform to balance and reduce idle time. With a fleet of 2,600 containers, Felb sought a solution to quickly lease extra units during times of high demand and avoid empty... more
Indigo Cargo picks Mark Sutch
The Indian airline Indigo has appointed Mark Sutch as its new chief commercial officer – cargo international. Sutch brings with him 25 years of airline industry experience in various verticals, including extensive cargo experience. Sutch most recent assignment was CCO with... more