Flypop's second zero LOPA widebody 
After welcoming a first widebody aircraft two months ago, Flypop is putting its second aircraft into service for cargo operations this week. It has been partnering with Hi Fly airline for zero LOPA cargo operations over the past few months to meet growing international demand.... more
Driving decarbonisation
DB Schenker has joined the International Road Transport Union (IRU) as its newest corporate member. The logistics operator aims to work more closely with the wider road transport sector on a range of issues and opportunities, including decarbonisation, digitalisation and the... more
It is not only the carriers
Singapore-based PSA Group from Singapore set a new global record in 2021. Its container volumes handled globally amounted to 91.5 million teu, a surge of 5.6% compared to 2020. The flagship port complex PSA Singapore contributed the lion's share with 37.2 million teu... more
China train to UK back on track
Following a difficult 2021, where soaring rail demand created by the extreme difficulties in the air and ocean freight sector contributed to operational congestion and delays, UK-based Davies Turner reports that its Express China railfreight service is getting back on track.... more
The Middle East’s first Boeing 737-800 BCF
Texel Air, an established airline and MRO based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched a 737-800 Boeing converted freighter (BCF), the very first for the region. Recently arrived in the kingdom, Texel Air’s first Boeing 737-800BCF is ready to serve a diverse customer base... more
Agroexpress now runs to Azerbaijjan
The Adroexpress introduced by Russia has now also runs to Azerbaijan. The new route enables exporters from both countries to deliver their products quickly and easily to Azerbaijan by rail with operator RZD Logistik (RZDL). Grain, vegetable oil and confectionery are exported... more
Neva – Moscow shuttle launched
In Russia, Fesco has introduced another regular train service on the St. Petersburg – Moscow route. The Neva-Moscow shuttle departs once a week from one of marine terminals of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region and arrives at the Beliy Rast station in the Moscow region.... more
Shipping election materials for the Philippines
U-Freight’s Phils and U-Ocean brands in the Philippines have won a competitive government tender held by the country’s commission on elections (Comelc) to deliver the material and equipment from the Philippines to various foreign service posts, and return them subsequently, so... more
Kabir Ahmed re-elected Baffa president
Chairman of Conveyor Logistics Kabir Ahmed has been re-elected president of Baffa (Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association) for a further two years. The election for the association’s directors was held simultaneously in both Dhaka and Chattogram on 30 December. A meeting... more
Ports in India prepare for the worst
The Indian Register of Shipping recently prepared disaster management plans (DMP) for ports operated by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), covering the ports of Alang, Bhavnagar, Jafrabad, Mandvi, Okha, Porbandar and Veraval. These DMPs support ports in responding promptly in... more