Pushing ahead with digitalisation 
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), an international classification society, has appointed Rabindra Sah as its new chief technology officer (CTO) to drive forward its digitalisation agenda and spearhead the development and implementation of new technologies. He will work to... more
Istanbul for AI innovation
Forto has launched a new technology hub at Istanbul’s Technical University, expanding its services to the Turkish market. The digital freight forwarder’s new office opened on 16 April, initially with 20 software engineers in its team, with more staff to follow as the business... more
Faster sailings from Asia to Mexico
OOCL has introduced the Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5) service to enhance its Asia-Latin America network. The new route offers direct connections between China, Korea, and Mexico, with fast transit times of 15 days from Qingdao to Ensenada and 20 days to Manzanillo.... more
Terminal opened in Georgia
The Tallinn (Estonia)-based CF&S Group has launched a new transit hub in Poti, Georgia. The terminals will handle various types of cargo and offer warehousing and cargo deliveries from the port of Poti to the inland terminal, cargo loading and lashing on railway platforms,... more
Air China Cargo and TAM Group extend partnership
Air China Cargo and TAM Group have extended their longstanding collaboration to improve air cargo services in North America. As a significant milestone for both companies, the new agreement reinforces their shared vision of delivering efficient service and value to clients.... more
Wärtsilä to deliver methanol engines to China
Wärtsilä is to provide methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for twelve new container vessels - five for Cosco Shipping Lines and seven for Orient Overseas Container Line. This order, the largest in the China’s maritime sector for methanol-fuelled ships, includes three... more
Clinching a deal for P2F conversions in Japan
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, and MRO Japan (MJP), a major player in Japan’s aerospace maintenance repair & overhaul market, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in... more
JAS picks semiconductor specialist
JAS Worldwide has named Christian Heinze as global head of the technology vertical, thus reaffirming its aim to expand its presence and expertise in the technology and semiconductor sector. Heinze brings over two decades of experience in senior operational and commercial... more
A promotion at DTDC Express
DTDC Express has promoted Abhishek Chakraborty to the role of CEO. The Indian company offers a comprehensive range of domestic and international technology-enabled logistics services, serving a wide spectrum of customers in diverse industry verticals. Today, DTDC operates... more
Consolidating operations in the Philippines
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced the merger of its two Philippine subsidiaries Eco MOL and MOL Bulk Shipping Philippines into MOL Enterprise (Philippines), as part of its regional strategy for anticipated economic growth in the area. This move aligns with MOL's... more