Container streams struck by coronavirus
In its Sunday Spotlight 449, the Copenhagen (Denmark)-based maritime consultancy and analyst Sea-Intelligence pointed out "the rapid escalation in blank sailings" and further consequences that the coronavirus has for the global container market. Since export... more
Two ATR 72-500F for intra-Indonesian transport
Angkasa Pura Logistik, a subsidiary of Angkasa Pura Airports, has signed a lease agreement with Pelita Air Service for two ATR 72-500F which will be used to transport cargo with round trip routes from Jakarta to Balikpapan and Makassar to support the connectivity and the... more
Australia: student charged for importing sex abuse material
Australian Border Force (ABF) investigators have charged a Singapore national over the importation of a silicone female child-like sex doll. The man, who is in Australia on a student visa, was arrested one month ago following the execution of a search warrant on a residence in... more
Clive's first monthly market analysis raises questions
The global air cargo market saw a 4% year-on-year decline in the four weeks to 2 February 2020, according to the latest "dynamic load factor" market intelligence from Clive Data Services, consolidates data shared by a representative group of international airlines.... more
"Tohoku Maru" enters K Line's fleet
Japan-headquartered K Line recently took delivery of the “Tohoku Maru,” a 92,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessel is the same type as K Line’s specialised fleet for the transport of thermal coal known as the “Corona-series”. Nothing to do with... more
KKR-Led consortium sells BLK Pyeongtaek Logistics Center
The investment firm KKR announced that Korean real estate asset manager Pebblestone Asset Management will acquire BLK Pyeongtaek Logistics Center from a KKR-led consortium. The hub is a newly developed multi-tenant modern logistics facility located in Pyeongtaek port, one of the... more
Emirates to launch Penang service via Singapore
In two months and two days, on 9 April 2020, Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Penang via Singapore. Penang will become Emirates’ second destination in Malaysia after its capital Kuala Lumpur, which the airline currently serves with three flights a day... more
Airbus: standstill in China, departure from Wales
Airbus China is observing Chinese Government requirements for staff to work from home and is helping with IT equipment so that employees from all locations including Tianjin do not need to travel to work where possible. With regards to the business impact, China domestic and... more
Etihad Cargo extends handling framework
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Group, has renewed its cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The three-year framework extension will see WFS continue to provide the flag carrier of the UAE with warehouse... more
New batch of flat cars for transporting timber
UWC, Russia’s largest manufacturer of freight cars, has signed a contract with Arkhbum, a major operator on the railway services market to deliver 25 flat cars on bogies with a 25 t axle load. The vehicles are designed for the transportation of timber and have an increased... more