DP World makes moves in Laos 
At Laos’s first special economic zone, DP World is completing an acquisition and thus gaining access to the Savannakhet dry port. Savan Logistics, a logistics provider in Southeast Asia, has been taken over by DP World. The company had been operating the dry port since 2016,... more
A big fish for sustainable packaging
An Australian fisherman has innovated and patented a sustainable alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS). Tom Long, who owns a fishing company based in Queensland, is the man behind this development. Wanting to transport seafood products to suppliers, Tom and his wife Kath... more
Swiss WorldCargo expands its network
Swiss WorldCargo has expanded its international network with the launch of a new route between Zurich and Seoul, South Korea, to be served by Swiss and Swiss WorldCargo, commencing 7 May 2024, and operated via the A340 passenger flights. This new lane will connect... more
30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
The Indian airline Indigo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft to help expand its international network to long-haul destinations. India, a fast-growing aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household... more
AA Cargo: new routes and more service this summer
Out of Europe, American Airlines is now operating new widebody services from Barcelona (BCN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), from Copenhagen (CPH) and Nice (NCE) to Philadelphia (PHL), and from Venice to Chicago. Some of these seasonal routes started as early as April while others... more
Ceremony marks new chapter for Iloilo port
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has officially transferred the management of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) to Visayas Container Terminal (VCT). The handover, which took place on 6 May, was marked by a ceremony attended by executives from PPA, VCT, and... more
Maiden voyage of new super B-class vessel
AAL Shipping recently introduced the 'AAL Limassol', the first in its new super B-class fleet, during a ceremony in Quanzhou, China. This vessel is designed to manage large and complex cargoes and features significant advancements in maritime transport technology. The design... more
Second flower boom of the year
According to figures and analysis from World ACD Market Data, total worldwide tonnages rose by a further +5% in week 17 (22-28 April), after gaining +4% in week 16, more or less wiping out the week-on-week (WoW) declines of -2%, -4% and -6% in the previous three weeks caused by... more
Chennai hosts first International Ports Conclave
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) recently attended the first International Ports Conclave on the Chennai campus of the Indian Maritime University. The event, entitled "Ports and Terminals: Crisis and Disaster Management - Policies and... more
Jilin: improved intermodal access
The two transport companies Fesco (Russia) and Geo Tour Logistics (China) want to jointly develop land-based transport services for containers between the city of Hunchun (Jilin Province, China) on the Russian/North Korean border and the Russian and Chinese ports. The two... more