Cosco: certification for information security 
Cosco Shipping Lines has obtained the Tisax (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) certification, which confirms that the company meets the stringent EU automotive industry standards for information security risk control. This certification, which is more... more
MOL WINs again
Tokyo-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has once again been selected as a constituent of the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) for fiscal year 2024, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to gender diversity. Constituent companies in the index are selected based on the... more
Five new LNG dual-fuel ships to join PIL fleet
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has ordered five new 13,000 teu container vessels equipped with LNG dual-fuel engines, as part of its fleet renewal strategy. The neo-panamax vessels, designed for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, will be built by Hudong Zhonghua... more
An AI software to optimise cargo flows
Mabkargo has selected Unisys and its logistics optimisation solution to enhance its operational efficiency, capacity utilisation, and service delivery. The Unisys software turns complex data into strategic insights by leveraging diverse computing methods and pre-trained AI... more
Six firms to assess biomethane use in Hokkaido
A group of organisations, including Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and MOL Sunflower, have launched a joint study on producing and using biomethane from animal manure at dairy farms in Hamanaka Town, Hokkaido. The... more
New parcel service Down Under
From Australia to New Zealand and beyond: Cirro E-Commerce has launched cross-border shipping services operating out of Australia to various destinations worldwide. Based in both Sydney and Melbourne, Cirro’s new service allows for parcels to be shipped to the USA and Europe... more
Still innovating after nearly 30 years
Mumbai-based global vertical SaaS company Kale Logistics Solutions has appointed a new chief innovation officer. Sanjeev Madavi has nearly 30 years of experience in digital transformation and innovation in the international supply chain and logistics industry and will now... more
Solid second quarter for Cargojet
The Canadian cargo carrier's total revenue for the second quarter ended June 30 was CAD 230.8 million compared to the CAD 209.7 million in Q2/2023. Revenue from domestic network, acmi and all-in charter was CAD 191.3 million (CAD 171.6 million in Q2/2023). Co-CEO Jamie... more
TIR trade route Kashgar - Kabul opened
The Kashgar TIR Logistics Hub in northwest China’s Xinjiang region consolidates all essential TIR transit services under one roof and serves for goods transported to western Asia and beyond. To accelerate the transport services, a new trade route to Afghanistan has now been... more
MSC launches new Clanga service
MSC is launching a new standalone service called Clanga to enhance trade connectivity between Asia and the Middle East. The new rotation will link China, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia, with a direct call in Ad Dammam, offering competitive transit times and boosting trade,... more