UN shipping report for 2020 gloomy 
In its shipping report "Review of Maritime Transport for 2020", Unctad shows the following picture: In 2019, the global fleet grew by 4.1% to approx. 98,000 commercial vessels while maritime trade volumes expanded by 0.5% reaching a total level of 11.08 billion t,... more
Australia’s Inland Rail moves forward
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has signed a contract worth more than AUD 650 million (EUR 402 million) with joint-venture Trans4m Rail to construct the next section of Inland Rail between Narrabri and North Star in NSW Australia. The joint-venture between John... more
New West Africa Service in 2021
Singapore-headquartered Ocean Network Express (ONE) plans to launch a new weekly Europe - West Africa Service (EWX). The first voyage is scheduled to start in February 2021. The port rotation will be: Hamburg – Rotterdam – Antwerp – Le Havre – Algeciras – Tangier – Dakar – Tema... more
SF Airlines flies to Frankfurt/Main
SF Airlines, China's largest provider of maindeck capacity with a fleet of 60 aircraft, has launched its fourth service to Europe. Operated by a B747-400F, the route links Wuhan with Frankfurt/Main and is the third new connection the company has added this year (after... more
ICTSI goes blockchain
Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), an international port and terminal operator active in 19 countries, has signed on to connect its current 31 terminals to the platform of Trade Lens, a blockchain software jointly developed by IBM and Maersk,... more
Partnership for cross-border railway services
OOCL Logistics has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with its Chinese business partner, Xi'an International Inland Port Multimodal Transportation Corporation. The deal represents a new milestone in providing an important trade corridor for shippers that wish to... more
Geodis appoints Dr. Chang
Dr. Kian Chuan Chang is joining Geodis as a new regional customs brokerage director in Asia-Pacific Region. Geodis is a global supply chain operator which aims to provide its clients with seamless logistics services. Onno Boots, Geodis Apac's regional president and CEO:... more
MVG to open DG facility in Haiphong
The Vietnamese company MVG Dinh Vu (MVG), of which MOL holds 67.5% of the shares, has set up a joint venture in cooperation with local partners to open a new chemical and dangerous goods (DG) warehouse. The facility, built to comply with the local fire code, will offer a... more
Catering for the needs of Asian singles
Catering for the expected increase in air cargo demand during year-end online shopping festivals such as today's "Singles Day" (11 November), Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao has started to utilise YTO Cargo Airlines' services for the transportation of e-commerce... more
Logistics for Russian luxury car maker
The Russian Railways Holding will provide logistical support for the handling of Russian luxury cars produced by the Auarus family. The deal includes a full range of logistics services at the Russian manufacture site of Sollers in Yelabuga. RZD Logistics will organise the... more