China pushes rail services to Central Asia 
Chongqing has launched its first direct railfreight service to Afghanistan. The first train is now on route, carrying 55 containers of communication equipment. After its departure last Monday, it will arrive in Hairatan (Afghanistan) next week, after a 12-15-day journey. The... more
Arkas expands network with India Med service
Arkas Line has launched a new India Med Service (IMS), strengthening links between India, the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. Partnering with the Parekh Group, the service has been designed to provide optimised transit times between these regions. The option started on 11... more
H2 stations growing worldwide
Around 1,160 hydrogen refuelling stations were in operation worldwide at the end of 2024, including 384 hydrogen refuelling stations in China, according to an evaluation by the German consulting company LBST. 45 countries now have a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in... more
DNV guidance on Hong Kong Convention
DNV has released a guide, entitled ‘Safe and green recycling for shipowners’, designed to help shipowners comply with regulations laid down in the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and the EU Ship Recycling Regulations. The HKC takes effect on 26 June, setting global standards for... more
Expanding MRO services in the Middle East
FL Technics is continuing its Middle Eastern expansion efforts. Its regional subsidiary FL Technics now supports Fly Vaayu, which is based in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and operates in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and beyond. Managing director Arif Alameri (pictured)... more
Filling the belly of ANA’s first Turkey service
Skylog Turkiye, the ECS Group’s Turkish subsidiary, has signed a GSA agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) ahead of the airline’s first direct Turkey–Japan flights. Starting yesterday, 12 February, ANA will operate thrice-weekly Boeing B787-800 flights between Istanbul and... more
Flying equine stars from Europe to Hong Kong
Cathay Cargo has transported 70 world-class horses to Hong Kong for the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show (HKIHS), taking place from 14-16 February in the AsiaWorldExpo centre there. This marks the return of elite show jumping to the city after more than five... more
Tir hubs and cross-borders routes open in China
The Tir transport market in China is booming. In 2024 alone the number of Chinese Tir operators and vehicles skyrocketed, growing by more than 400%. Five Tir hubs and 50 cross-borders Tir routes opened in the country. Tir operations to and from China increased by 88% and... more
Röhlig expanding its network and digital services
Röhlig Logistics increased its revenues, volumes and gross profits in 2024 – despite market volatility, as the company stated in a media release. Gross profits rose by 5% to EUR 229 million, with key contributions from China, the USA, Australia and Mexico. Shipment volumes... more
FedEx expands Laem Chabang facility to support EEC
FedEx has unveiled an expanded 4,900 sqm facility in Laem Chabang, Chonburi (Thailand), to meet growing logistics demand in the country’s ‘Eastern Economic Corridor’ (EEC). The hub is nearly four times larger than the previous site and features advanced sorting technology... more