Twice a week to Mumbai 
Challenge Group will use the added capacity of its second converted B767 freighter to establish a scheduled route between Mumbai (BOM) and Liège (LGG), operating twice weekly. The new scheduled flight creates a direct link between strong economic geographies with operations... more
Carrying non-craneable semi-trailers to Romania
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has launched a pilot project with non-craneable semi-trailers on the Genk Belgium - Curtici (Romania) route, operating five round trips per week instead of the previous three. The carrier has also added two new connections to its network. With... more
Dogs going digital
Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG), a canine screening services provider based in Alabama, is teaming up with Nexshore, an air cargo software-as-a-service (SaaS) expert from Florida, to streamline supply chain operations as part of ongoing plans to grow its digital footprint.... more
Boosting efficiency by 200%
The collaboration between Sportano, a Poland-based sports retailer, and JD Logistics has improved operational efficiency by 200%, thanks to an array of tech solutions that the logistics provider has implemented at the retailer’s warehouse. With an inventory of over 100,000... more
Training initiative addresses “Wakashio” incident
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) conducted a training programme in Mauritius for 20 young employees from its head office and group companies in nine countries. The programme aimed to enhance awareness of sustainability and safe operations while contributing to the local community... more
SingPost sets strategy
Singapore Post (SingPost) completed a strategic review of the group last week, which has resulted in the creation of five initiatives for the next three years. With SingPost striving to transform from a postal organisation into a major logistics player, its board has now... more
Cargo iQ: new director, new programme
Cargo iQ has appointed Marie Seco-Köppen as its new executive director and formally launched a new membership engagement scheme, which aims to further drive quality in the air cargo industry. The scheme includes a tiered membership programme as well as a scorecard system... more
Ship/rail links for paper and agricultural goods
Delo-Group closed two deals at the recent Trans-Russia exhibition. The first contract, signed with the Arkhangelsk pulp and paper mill, involves shipping containers with pulp and paper products through Russian ports and then by rail via the Russian terrestrial border crossings... more
Nippon certified for Taiwan operations
The Taiwan food and drug administration has awarded Nippon Express with a certification for its cosmetics operations in Taoyuan. The good manufacturing practices (GMP) certificate means that the quality and safety of the company’s cosmetics manufacturing meet the standards... more
DHL picks head of Apac innovation centre
In her new role, Tay Yi Ning’s aim will be to further advance the position of DHL’s Singapore-based Asia Pacific innovation centre as a hub for futuristic logistics solutions and customer centricity. She will also help to facilitate connections between customers, business... more