New dual-fuel ship joins Maersk’s fleet
Maersk has officially named its ninth dual-fuel methanol vessel, “A.P. Møller,” during a ceremony in Singapore, marking its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe. This vessel, with a capacity of 16,592 teu, is part of a larger fleet of 18 methanol-powered ships scheduled for... more
A first for Chilean salmon
Chile's seafood industry reached a new milestone as the country's first shipment of fresh, chilled salmon fillets arrived in Australia last week. The 220 kg cargo, exported by two major Chilean companies, marks the beginning of a new chapter for Chilean seafood exports.... more
Faster pork deliveries
RZD Logistics has launched an additional route for faster deliveries of pork in refrigerated containers from Russia to China. The meat will be shipped by rail from Selyatin near Moscow, Russia, via the Kazakhstan-Chinese border crossing at Dostyk-Alashankou to Chendou, China.... more
Challenging the status quo
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has transformed one of its warehouses at its container freight station (CFS) in Ponneri, Chennai, into a women-operated facility, coinciding with the station's 15th-anniversary celebrations. This strategic move will see one complete shift... more
KTZ to augment transit capacity in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan railways (KTZ) is accelerating the development of its terminal network, aiming to raise cargo volumes and, most importantly, to guarantee the stability of transport prices, the company said. KZT currently uses five terminals, including China's largest dry port in... more
GIS for Algiers
Air Partner has completed the time-critical delivery of oversized gas insulated switchgears (GIS), for a major energy company. The cargo was flown from Tianjin Binhai international airport (TSN) to Houari Boumediene international airport (ALG), Algiers. Careful planning was... more
Strengthening ties with Chinese automakers
Sallaum Lines is adapting to increased vehicle imports from Chinese OEMs with significant investments in fleet expansion, infrastructure, and local operations. The company has ordered six dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels, each with a capacity of... more
Strengthening South India’s role in global trade
Federal Express Corporation has introduced a strategic expansion that enhances South India’s access to critical imports from the Asia-Pacific region and boosts exports to Europe and the USA. The new flight service connects Guangzhou directly to Bengaluru, reducing many transit... more
Road haulage association founded
Backed by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the aim of the newly established Union of the Associations of International Road Carriers (OTS-URTA) will be to support the work of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS). The association was inaugurated with the... more
From Kuehne + Nagel to KLN
Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) has appointed Wong Siew Loong as its chief commercial officer for the group and managing director for Southeast Asia. With more than 25 years of experience in the global transport and logistics sector, Siew Loong joins KLN from Kuehne + Nagel... more