Second of six sisters tests the water 
For Evergreen, it is the second unit of its new class of ultra-large containerships (ULCV) to be recently floated out from CSSC's Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard. The vessel is part of Evergreen Line's newbuilding series. As now has been reported, the new vessel named “Ever Aria”... more
Improving connectivity between Asia and Europe
Fedex Express, a subsidiary of Fedex Corp., is launching a new route between Asia and Europe to improve connectivity and service reliability for customers in North Asia, including China and Japan. Customers in Singapore will also benefit from additional inbound capacity from... more
ESR takes first step in Yokohama
Hong Kong-headquartered asset manager ESR has finalised the construction of ESR Yokohama Sachiura Distribution Centre 1 in Greater Tokyo, which forms the first phase of the future ESR Yokohama Sachiura Logistics Park. This park, a multi-phase development that will provide... more
ECS Group partners with Bamboo Airways
The Vietnamese leisure airline Bamboo Airways has selected ECS Group, the world’s largest integrated GSSA, to develop its cargo operations in four countries as the airline expands its network across Asia Pacific. As to bamboo, there is a Far Eastern proverb that states “The... more
Three freight lines upgraded
Australian freight operators and farmers will benefit from the completion of upgrade works on three freight lines in north-west Victoria. The AUD 50 million (EUR 37.14 million) projects were carried out over two years on the Mildura, Sea Lake and Manangatang lines to improve the... more
An ammonia engine in the making
Maritime players Win GD and Hyundai Heavy Industries are developing an ammonia two-stroke engine, together, which can be an important step in shipping’s progress towards decarbonisation. The two parties aim to deliver a first engine by 2025, in line with Win GD’s previously... more
Joint food forces in Japan
In Japan, Zeek, an on-demand logistics technology platform, is partnering with the fast-food chain Yoshinoya. The aim is to hasten and expand Yoshinoya's business through Zeek Solutions, which offers SaaS solutions to F&B and retail businesses, including the establishment of... more
Full steam ahead
According to maritime intelligence provider Sea-Intelligence, the carriers continued to generate a "very strong operating profit" in Q1/2022. CEO Alan Murphy summarised: "The combined operating profit of the global carriers (those that provide financial... more
IAI partners with HAL
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), one of India’s major defence companies, to convert multi mission tanker transport (MMTT) in India. The local MMTT conversions will utilise India’s local... more
American Airlines Cargo picks Emma Oliver
American Airlines Cargo has appointed Emma Oliver as director, cargo sales Europe, Africa & Middle East (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC). She returns to the cargo sector following two years of supporting the passenger business, most recently leading the strategy & projects... more