Another generation of MOL vessels 
The Tokyo-based Japanese carrier MOL is ordering two new bulk carriers from Oshima Shipbuilding. The so-called 'EeneX' series was designed in pursuit of the best possible coal carrier for electric power companies in Japan. The two vessels MOL has ordered will operate under... more
New boost for rail logistics
In Germany, Duisport and Cargo Beamer have joined forces to plan eco-friendly supply chains from ramp to ramp. The project centres on Cargo Beamer’s first wagon park in Duisburg, which offers automated cargo handling for semitrailers from road to rail, robotised cargo... more
Authorities support Hong Kong's cargo hub status
To reinforce Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)’s competitiveness and its global status as one of the largest air cargo hubs (2018: 5.1 million t), the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) supports carriers to introduce the terminal charge (TC) concession scheme with effect from... more
Many trucks held up at borders every day
At the latest high-level panel in New York, the UN adopted a resolution to connect landlocked countries, the International Road Union (IRU) has reported. The resolution paves the way for further TIR implementation in landlocked countries, to help them achieve the economic,... more
Allcargo buys majority share in Gati
Allcargo Logistics, an Indian integrated logistics solutions provider has made a foray into the express logistics market by acquiring a controlling stake in Gati. Through this transaction Allcargo has added another domestic service to its portfolio by entering a segment that has... more
Antonov Airlines moves Apache helicopters
Antonov Airlines flew four Apache AH-64E attack helicopters on behalf of Boeing, from Phoenix AZ, USA, to Hindan Airforce Base in India. An AN-124-100, which can accommodate up to five Apache helicopters, transported the cargo weighing 39 t including the dismantled rotor blades.... more
By train, German cars reach China three weeks earlier
For a short time now, container block trains have been transporting Audi vehicles from Bremerhaven to China six times a week. The container freight station (CFS) stows the Audi limousines and SUVs in 40-foot containers, two to a box. The containers are then loaded onto trains at... more
Expanding services along the Kazakh transit corridor
KTZ Express has opened a branch in Xian in the province of Shaanxi in central China. With the new office, the Kazakh railfreight company intends to gain more cargo for shipments from China to Europe along the Kazakh transport corridor. KTZ Express has already integrated 17... more
New managers for The London P&I Club’s Hong Kong office
From 20 February 2020, Frank He will serve as general manager and Deborah Yu as deputy general manager at The London P&I Club’s Hong Kong office. Confirming the appointments, CEO Ian Gooch said: “I am delighted to announce Frank He’s and Deborah Yu’s promotions.... more
100 years of European air mail in Australia
Exactly 100 years ago, on 10 December 1919, the first air mail arrived in Australia from Europe. As the envelope in the photograph shows, the letters were addressed to the director of the Commonwealth War Museum (Australian War Memorial) on board the Vickers Vimy, with which the... more