Good times for OOCL 
The fourth quarter ended on 31 December 2020, completing OOCL's rising figures over the year. OOIL indicated in a press release that in Q4/2020, not only volumes went up by 23.7% compared to Q4/2019, but also revenues increased significantly by 51.2% to USD 2.4 billion. The... more
JAL implements Champ's API Gateway
Japan Airlines (JAL) has implemented Champ Cargosystems' API Gateway solution to power a new domestic air cargo service that enables the carrier to compete with other modes of transport, integrating air and land options, and provides a unique end-to-end experience for JAL’s... more
Diversifying cargo flows in Eurasia
In cooperation with Belintertrans-Germany and CFTS Liski, UTLC ERA recently carried out a test run of a container train from China to Europe along the Chongqing (China) - Slavkov route (Poland) via the new Belarussian-Ukrainian border crossing Goryn/Udritsk. UTLC ERA provided... more
Indian furniture by FM Logistic
Pepperfry, a furniture and home products marketplace in India, has contracted French FM Logistic in order to provide omnichannel logistics and fulfilment services in the subcontinent’s western region. From Pepperfry Bhiwandi warehouse, 50 km northeast of Mumbai, FM Logistic... more
Good cargo performance at HKIA
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has announced the 2020 air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). In 2020, the world's biggest cargo airport handled 87.7% less passengers and 61.7% less flights than in 2019, whereas cargo throughput remained relatively... more
First car-train en route from India to Nepal
Hyundai has started its first-ever eco-friendly export operations on the railways, with the dispatch of the first consignment of 125 cars from India to Nepal. After a send-off ceremony, the first car-train departed from the Walajabad railway hub near the... more
Bringing bears from Pakistan to Jordan
Bubloo and Suzie took the flight of a lifetime and have arrived at Al Ma'wa for Nature and Wildlife in Jordan. After months of extensive preparation, which included health checks, planning of routes, customs clearance and training for the bears, DHL Global Forwarding brought the... more
Big PPP investment in Mumbai
DP World is investing in its logistics facilities in India - with local support. The Dubai-based player has started the construction of its Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Mumbai. The RS 1,000 Cr (USD 1.37 billion) investment is part of the... more
Modernisation continues
Russian Railways invested over RUB 18 billion (around EUR 200 million) in the development of the Kuzbass region of West Siberian Railways in 2020. This is around 60% more than the total for 2019. The investment enabled the most important sections of 135 km of railtracks to... more
More equipment for La Réunion
The terminal of Iles de la Réunion has purchased eight diesel-electric straddle carriers. Four of the machines will be delivered to SGM Manutention and four to Société de Manutention et de Consignation Maritime (Somacom). The order was already booked in 2020, and delivery is... more