Port of Nansha also benefits 
As part of the Guangzhou Port Group (GPG) of mainland China, the Port of Nansha benefited from favourable market conditions in 2021. Located northwest of Hong Kong on the western bank of the Pearl River, the port saw a throughput of 17.6 million teu. In total, GPG handled... more
First flights for newcomer from Malta
Airhub Airlines has inducted a A330 into the fleet, bearing the Maltese registration 9H-AHQ. The addition of a new aircraft type aims to strengthen the competitive position of Airhub Airlines in the Acmi and charter market, complementing its product and services. The A330 is... more
Milestone for K+N's roadmap in 2021
Despite the tense political situation in East-Central Europe, the mood in Schindellegi is bright, as the freight forwarder set records almost across the board in 2021. When asked directly about the company's involvement in the Ukraine conflict, CEO Detlef Trefzger said that... more
MOL's takeover of Utoc completed
The Japanese shipping group has completed the takeover of the Utoc Corporation. On 30 November 2021, MOL offered to acquire Utoc’s ordinary shares with the objective of making the company a wholly owned subsidiary. The tender offer was completed on 18 January 2022 and MOL... more
Rail/road transports stopped from and to Russia
Based on the EU’s decision to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation and other reports from the seaports of Hamburg and Rotterdam on refusing to handle container shipments to and from Russia in these ports, Metrans has stopped accepting and transporting cargo destined for or... more
Lights, camera, action! 
Transporting film equipment to Thailand for the French film company Gaumont. more
Two more air freight offices in China and USA
Martin Bencher Group, which is headquartered in Aarhus (Denmark) and offers airfreight services from offices in 23 countries around the world, has opened a new branch in Dallas, TX, solely focusing on airfreight and serving the entire USA. Being centrally located in the... more
A new hub in the US network
Taipei-founded 3PL Dimerco has expanded its US freight forwarding network to Phoenix, the fifth-largest city in USA, with the completion of its investment in BC Logistics. Founded in 2001, BC Logistics has provided international and domestic transportation services for... more
Barge bridge in Singapore growing
The PSA Jurong Island Terminal passed the mark of more than 100,000 teu in 2021, which represents its highest throughput since 2012, and a 45% increase since 2020. In cooperation, PSA and JTC, formerly the Jurong Town Corporation, have jointly set up the project to transfer... more
Marshall Islands Registry branches out
The International Registries and its affiliates (IRI) have opened new offices in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) and Qingdao (China). It is IRI’s first office in Canada and its 11th office in Asia. The opening of the Vancouver office expands on the historical and... more