New transport mode for agriculture products 
Since the opening of the China-Laos Railway on 3 December 2021, cross-border transportation has been on the increase. The railway has carried 4.03 million t of goods during the last six months. The line also provides a new mode of transport for agriculture products between China... more
For more impact in Asia-Pacific
Having received regulatory approval, Geodis has now finalised its acquisition of Keppel Logistics. This transaction consolidates the group’s contract logistics footprint and e-commerce fulfilment services in Asia-Pacific and particularly in Singapore. With a working staff of... more
Korean Air Cargo renews Ceiv Pharma certification
Korean Air has once again received Iata’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharma (Ceiv Pharma) certification. With over fifty years of experience and expertise in cargo transport, Korean Air provides customised cold chain services for a wide array of products... more
Which are the most climate effective measures?
The freight sector plays an important role dealing with climate change and in reaching the Paris Agreement goals. But which measures are in fact the most efficient in the freight transport business? A new study, funded by the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility shows that two... more
When things take off in China
The Austria-based freight forwarding group Cargo-Partner is looking back on a successful H1/2022, especially with regards to the expansion of its activities in China. In January, the company enlarged its branch office in Beijing and opened a new warehouse in Kunshan, in... more
World trade on its way up again
In May 2022, the container throughput index published by the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) soared to 123.6 points from 122.1 points (seasonally adjusted) the month before, according to the latest flash... more
Melbourne takes a dip
It is not a law of nature that volumes have to grow in all the ports of the world. Traffic at the Port of Melbourne has gone down since the beginning of this year. In May 2022, the port saw its container throughput shrinking by 6% compared to the same period in 2021, reaching a... more
Narcotics through Louisville
On 17 June 2022, CBP officers in Louisville seized a shipment of 14 Wilson footballs originating from California and bound for Australia. Officers found more than 5.4 kg of methamphetamine in the lining of the footballs. Some narcotics have stateside addresses while other... more
Agency award ceremony for Turkish Cargo
The global air cargo brand Turkish Cargo brought its business partners in the air cargo sector and numerous agencies operating in Türkiye together in the ‘Agency Award Ceremony organised for the 11th edition this year. Commenting on the agency award ceremony, Turkish Airlines... more
UWL and Swire's second strike
In cooperation with Swire Shipping, a multi-purpose liner service, NVOCC UWL has introduced a dedicated, express ocean service from Seattle, Washington to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, offering a 21-day transit time. This announcement was made by Duncan Wright, UWL president, while... more