Track rail shipments from China to Europe 
Now it only takes a few minutes to find your cargo when it is being transported by rail en route from China either to Europe, the CIS countries or the SCO states, and vice versa. All you need is Internet access and a web browser, or the Rail-Locator mobile app. With its most... more
Capacity crunch in Asia
Shipping containers have become a scarce commodity across the whole Asian continent, with 40' high-cube containers in especially short supply. Movers and shakers are expected to see these equipment shortages carry on through the first quarter of 2021. Container shortages... more
Australian supply chain workers play vital role
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) supports calls from Ports Australia and the Australian Airports Association that all supply chain workers must be prioritised to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. CEO Kirk Coningham: "Australian supply chain workers have done an... more
Finnair posts strong cargo performance
During last month, Finnair's available scheduled cargo tkm decreased by 85.9% year-on-year and revenue scheduled cargo tkm decreased by 80.4%, both due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on scheduled flights. However, cargo related available tkm decreased by 56.8% and... more
Rail services to cover Saint John
The railway enterprise Canadian Pacific and the shipping line Hapag-Lloyd have extended a long-term rail service agreement to the end of 2025. Having made successful calls at the port of Saint John in the Canadian province of New Brunswick last summer, Hapag-Lloyd will cooperate... more
Linking Asian and European e-commerce
The Austrian logistician Gebrüder Weiss and the Chinese forwarder Global Freight System have set up a Shanghai-based joint venture called Gebrüder Weiss Express China, in which GW holds 65%. It specialises in transporting parcels between China and Europe.GW board member Lothar... more
Champions of Eurasian road transport crowned
The International Road Union has named the winners in its ‘Best Eurasian Road Transport Operator Award 2020’. The annual prize recognises excellence in economic performance, corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.The 2020 winners.• 1-10 vehiclesMetelkov... more
China Airlines Cargo takes over its first B777F
Taiwan's flagship carrier China Airlines, whose main-deck capacities were provided by 18 Boeing B747-400Fs so far, has taken delivery of its first B777F. The company ordered six of the twin-jets, which are 20% more fuel-efficient than the freighters it uses, a year ago. China... more
ONE investigates container loss
The Singapore-headquartered Ocean Network Express (ONE) is currently assisting owners and managers of the container ship "ONE Apus" (IMO: 9806079; Japanese flag) with investigations into the loss of containers overboard during severe inclement weather on 30 November... more
Russian leasing company buys timber flat cars
In Russia, manufacturer UWC and transportation leasing company Dessa have signed a contract for the supply of another batch of 60-foot flat cars for transporting timber. UWC will dispatch the freight cars to Dessa in Q1/2021. The flat car has an increased load capacity of... more