Dokasch: a new ULD for flight menus 
German ULD manufacturer Dokasch has launched a special ULD for return-catering. A process where airlines carry menus and drinks for the return trip already on the outbound flight. This may have manyfold reasons such as the food’s availability or quality at certain airports or... more
Digitising from India via the USA to Latin America
The Airport Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has welcomed Kale Info Solutions as its new member. Rafael Echevarne, director general at the organisation which represents the interests of airports operators for the Latin-American and Caribbean,... more
Streamlining charter operations
Spurred by the global surge in e-commerce which has seen Etihad Cargo operate 23% more charter in 2023 than in 2022, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways has significantly enhanced its charter service capabilities through a new partnership with Awery Aviation Software.... more
RMI Registry's 20-year record
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry has achieved the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG’s) ’Qualship 21’ status for 20 consecutive years, a unique feat globally. This recognition reflects the registry’s commitment to compliance, technical support, and... more
Cargowise onboards partner in Malaysia
Wisetech Global has announced that Teleport, an air logistics provider based in Malaysia, has joined the Cargowise carrier connectivity programme. This will enable freight forwarders to access Teleport’s network and efficiently plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in... more
Pushing railfreight for Eurasian routes
In response to current challenges in the seafreight market, Cargo-Partner has introduced new rail services between Europe and Asia. In February, for example, the logistics company handled a transport from Thailand to Slovakia via China and Poland for a European electronics... more
One B747-400F gone, two added
SF Airlines is expanding its B747-400F fleet. A week ago today, on 6 March 2024, the Shenzhen-based private cargo airline took delivery of an aircraft of this type, which will be stationed at Ezhou, a transport hub in Central China. Another aircraft is to be added to serve... more
A Chinese healthcare collaboration
Two major Chinese companies are combining healthcare expertise with a strong logistics network in a new strategic cooperation. The U-Freight Group has been providing logistics services based in Hong Kong since 1968. It is now looking to enter the medical sector by working... more
Transit time reduced from 53 to 18 days
A new dry port has opened in Xi’an, China, and the first container train, having departed from the new Kazakhstan transport and logistics terminal in Xi’an, arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, last Monday, 11 March 2024, in transit through Kazakhstan along the Trans-Caspian... more
Volvo raises market share for e-HGVs to 47.2%
The commercial vehicle manufacturer sold 145,395 trucks worldwide in 2023 - more than ever before. The largest sales markets were the USA, Brazil, and the UK. Electric trucks are on the upswing, with Volvo delivering 1,977 e-vehicles worldwide last year, an increase of 256%... more