IRS to help create UP Inland Waterways Authority 
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and the Uttar Pradesh transport department have signed an mou to establish the UP Inland Waterways Authority, aiming to develop and regulate inland waterways in Uttar Pradesh. The IRS will assist in formulating the authority and... more
Switzerland and Bangladesh ink agreement
Switzerland and Bangladesh signed a bilateral air service agreement on 4 June. The first of its kind between the two countries, it reflects the Swiss government’s efforts to ensure that Switzerland is connected to as many intercontinental destinations as possible via traffic... more
Singapore and Ukraine sign ASA
Singapore and Ukraine signed an air services agreement (ASA) to support air connectivity between both countries when the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visited Singapore on 2 June 2024. Prime minister Lawrence Wong and the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy... more
More certificates for Dachser
Dachser has once again received certificates for its life science and health care logistics, encompassing its airfreight and distribution practices. The logistics provider’s hub in Shanghai has been recertified according to the Iata Ceiv Pharma standards, confirming the... more
SAF production to triple in 2024
The international air transport association (Iata) has announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion litres (1.5 million t) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of aviation’s fuel need in 2024. “SAF... more
A 15th member for Oneworld
The airline alliance Oneworld has welcomed Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline. The flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific has been Oneworld’s connect partner for the past five years. During this time, Fiji Airways has developed cooperative links with all... more
Chinese trucks pilot TIR route
A convoy the three Chinese TIR trucks recently explored long-distance international road haulage options along the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor. The trucks departed in Zhengzhou and Urumqi in China and entered Kazakhstan at the Khorgos-Nur Zholy border. After crossing the... more
The first ‘Super B Class’ vessel 
In honour of Cyprus. The heavylift carrier AAL Shipping took delivery of the AAL Limassol recently at a naming ceremony at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in Guangzhou (China). The fact that a minister from Cyprus was present underlines the new ship’s importance. more
Two ATR 72 LCD for Aerlink
Acia Aero Leasing (“Acia”), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services and solutions, announced the delivery of two ATR 72-212 large cargo door (“ATR 72 LCD”) freighters to the Australian Fifo and cargo air charter operator Aerlink. Aerlink took... more
A first step into Singapore
Geodis and L-Acoustics are joining forces to open a new distribution hub in Singapore. The new project builds on the companies’ previous partnership when Geodis took over the distribution of the manufacturer’s products in Europe in 2018. The new warehouse aims to strengthen... more