Hactl: AETs in the starting blocks 
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is pushing ahead with its plan to introduce autonomous electric tractors (AETs) to its ramp operations in 2024. Hactl has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Westwell... more
CJ Group: changes at the helm
As part of its annual executive promotions, CJ Group has chosen new CEOs at key subsidiaries. Kang Sin-ho (left) will now lead CJ Cheil Jedang. After joining CJ Group in 1988 at an entry-level position, he has played numerous pivotal roles at CJ, including CJ Group HR manager... more
KLN looks back on 2023
Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) has released its financial results for 2023, with performances in line with expectations for the challenging economic situation of last year. Revenue dropped by 42% to HKD 47,408 million, while core operating/core net profits decreased by over 60%.... more
A second Boeing 777-200 freighter
Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, has expanded its strategic partnership with Yun Express, a subsidiary of Zongteng Group, by adding a second Boeing 777-200 freighter under a long-term charter agreement.... more
First-mile e-trucks launched in Southern China
APL Logistics has deployed the first three 100% electric heavy duty prime movers for Nike’s first-mile deliveries in Southern China. The trucks will stop over 2,000 MT CO2e from being released into the atmosphere each year. They have zero tailpipe emissions, and each truck... more
Sats welcomes Air Canada back to Singapore
Before launching its service of four B787-9 flights a week between Vancouver and Singapore on 4 April 2024, Air Canada awarded a ramp, cargo, and passenger handling contract to Sats. The ground services provider handles all the Star Alliance partners in Singapore, from where... more
Network Cargo Management: three more years
Network Cargo Management and Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines, have renewed their long-standing GSSA contract in Canada. The agreement has been extended for a further three years with effect from 5 February 2024. Howard Jones, president of Network... more
Re-fleeting to boost transport capabilities
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHL Post) has acquired a new transport fleet of 22 trucks to strengthen its logistics services in addition to its mail and parcel deliveries. The new vehicles will be distributed throughout the country. The eighteen six-wheeler and four... more
Distributing vaccines Down Under
Construction has begun on Toll Group’s new healthcare facility at Tullamarine, near Melbourne to support its partner CSL Seqirus. The 10,000 sqm site will enable quick access to the future CSL Seqirus biotech plant, which, when completed, will be the only cell-based influenza... more
Where, if not here? 
Looking back at the 18th Iata World Cargo Symposium, Hong Kong. This year’s World Cargo Symposium (WCS), with 1,948 participants from 73 countries, was Iata’s strongest conference to date. The ITJ was there for you – and came back with varied impressions of the largest cargo... more