Agroexpress with satellite tracking 
Russian Railways Logistics (RZDL) has transported citrus fruit from China to Russia by rail for the first time with its Agroexpress service. One delivery of mandarins was loaded onto the railway in Chengxiang (Cehngdu) and reached Selyatino, west of Moscow, after eleven days.... more
Bridging e-commerce hubs in Pearl River Delta
Menzies Aviation and Menzies Macau Airport Services have signed an MOU on global customs clearance with Kerry Logistics Network, based in Hong Kong. The collaboration aims to strengthen the companies’ local e-commerce cargo competitiveness and provide customs clearance services... more
Moorebank Terminal serves 1,800 m trains
The interstate terminal at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct is now open. It is Australia’s first major ‘independent’ metropolitan interstate terminal, operating under an open access arrangement and not controlled by a single rail operator. The site, 32 km from Sydney, will... more
Aussies announce another acquisition in Europe
Four years after aquiring the Swiss logistics IT provider Sisa, Wisetech Global, a Sydney-based developer of the logistics execution software "Cargowise", has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aktiv Data, a provider of electronic customs and freight... more
A multimodal hub in Singapore
Geodis is focusing on the Southeast Asian market with the opening of a new container freight station (CFS) in Singapore. The site will provide sea, air, and road transport in the region. The company has selected the Keppel Distripark free trade zone as its ideal location for... more
A first for Korean Air Cargo
Korean Air has connected its cargo booking system with DHL Global Forwarding, which is the first time the airline has linked its booking system directly to a freight forwarder. The integration allows DHL Global Forwarding to book cargo on Korean Air flights directly from its... more
IRS celebrates half a century
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is celebrating its 50th year, marking half a century of dedication to maritime safety, quality, and innovation. Commemorative initiatives include the unveiling of a new logo to symbolise progress and collaboration, and the launch of a new... more
Up next: Cambodia
The end-to-end logistics provider Seko Logistics launched its new business in Cambodia on 6 March 2024, integrating its local operations with Bansard International under the new name of Seko Cambodia. Based in Phnom Penh, a team of seven employees from various backgrounds in... more
Hactl: AETs in the starting blocks
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is pushing ahead with its plan to introduce autonomous electric tractors (AETs) to its ramp operations in 2024. Hactl has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Westwell... more
CJ Group: changes at the helm
As part of its annual executive promotions, CJ Group has chosen new CEOs at key subsidiaries. Kang Sin-ho (left) will now lead CJ Cheil Jedang. After joining CJ Group in 1988 at an entry-level position, he has played numerous pivotal roles at CJ, including CJ Group HR manager... more