Intermodal at its best 
In China, Cathay Pacific Cargo and the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal have become the first carrier and first cargo terminal operator to have gained acceptance for their cargo in Dongguan and permission to transport it by ship to Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for... more
OOCL: records - of the past
For the full year 2022, the Hong-Kong-based OOIL Group saw its revenues climb by 19.1% in comparison to 2021, while volumes decreased by 6%. Loadable capacity also declined by 4.3%. The overall load factor was almost even (-1.5%) compared to the same period in 2021. Average... more
Asendia strengthens presence in North Asia
E-commerce logistic provider Asendia has appointed Joshua Mclarin as CEO of Asendia Hong Kong/North Asia. Mclaren has over 21 years of logistics experience, with 16 years in cross-border logistics for e-commerce marketplaces and mono brands in Asia Pacific including New Zealand,... more
Aeroflot: massive increase of China service
Aeroflot is increasing the frequency of its flights to Guangzhou to three times per week from 15 February 2023. Regular flights to South China's biggest trade and industrial city will be operated on Boeing 777 widebody aircraft from Sheremetyevo's Terminal C near Moscow. ... more
Qatar Airways Cargo's flower power
Valentine’s Day has become a key date in Qatar Airways Cargo’s business calendar. This year, the Middle Eastern carrier has transported over 4,000 t of flowers over a two-week period. Exported from two main areas, Colombia and Ecuador in Latin America, Kenya and Uganda (via... more
Containers galore
In a recent survey, London-based maritime consultancy Drewry analysed the amount of available containers worldwide. Drewry's senior analyst for container equipment, John Fossey, was quoted that he expected high numbers of leased boxes to be returned to leasing companies in the... more
New facility in Singapore
Freight forwarding company JAS Worldwide has started operations at a new warehouse dedicated to pharma and healthcare logistics in Singapore. The facility is certified to both GDP standards and has Singapore's Health Sciences Authority's GDPMDS certification. Controlled room... more
A great success for SGN
Kristy Guo, the founder of SGN, managed a very successful first conference for SGN – Signature Global Network. She gathered about 58 worldwide member attendees and business leaders in the logistics industry for the three day event. On 3 February 2023, SGN hosted its... more
Eurasian FTL Service launched
Globallink has introduced a new cross-border trucking service, connecting the industrial heartland of Mainland China to major hub cities in Europe via Mongolia. The aim is to offer a faster and more cost-effective shipping solution for businesses, the forwarder said. The new... more
AA Cargo: 50% more flowers for Valentine's Day
American Airlines Cargo is transporting hundreds of tonnes of fresh flowers this Valentine’s season, marking the first of several peaks the carrier will see throughout the year. While many companies gear up for the Valentine’s Day rush, the American Airlines Cargo team is... more