K Line does its share 
K Line, one of the major Japanese shipping lines, is tackling the amount of its emissions. In order to cooperate with the project “Zero Emission Tokyo” pursued by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) that aims to cut back CO2 emissions, K Line offered 3,628 t of a CO2... more
How to develop Britain's maritime business
There is a time after and beyond Brexit. A new report commissioned by the trade promotion unit Maritime London puts forward 36 detailed recommendations to foster the UK's engagement in the maritime services business in particular: marine insurance, ship broking, legal, finance... more
Speeding up intermodal transport through Vladivostok
Russian Railways (RZD) and FESCO are launching a service for electronic document flow for intermodal shipments of freight through the commercial port of Vladivostok (VMTP) (Russia), which reduces transit time by 4 days, that is, from 5 days to 21 hours. The first container... more
Indian chairman for IACS
Arun Sharma, executive chairman of the Indian register of shipping (IRClass), has been formally introduced as the new chairman of the international association of classification societies (IACS). In his first speech in the role, Sharma outlined the main challenges faced by... more
China Airlines finalises B777F order
Taiwan-based China Airlines has finalised its agreement with Boeing to order six 777 Freighters to modernise its cargo fleet. The carrier, which currently operates one of the world's largest B747F fleets consisting of 18 units, plans to transition to the largest and longest... more
Kerry Logistics appoints John Parkes as managing director
Kerry Logistics has appointed John Parkes as its managing director - integrated logistics, with immediate effect. Based in Hong Kong, Parkes will oversee the overall management of Kerry Logistics’ global integrated logistics business. An industry veteran, Parkes has over 35... more
SF Airlines expands its international network
The Chinese cargo carrier SF Airlines launched its Zhengzhou (China) - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) service last week, its fifth new route this year. On this connection, the company will deploy a B757-200F aircraft, which will probably use its 28 t capacity mainly to transport... more
TK’Blue expands in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore
The international non-financial transport rating agency TK’Blue has set up a new agency in Australia, which also covers New Zealand and Singapore. The objective is to offer shippers, carriers and freight forwarders in the southern hemisphere its solutions for improving and... more
United Cargo returns to India
After reviewing and re-evaluating plans based on the reopening of Pakistani airspace, United resumes daily nonstop service from New York/Newark (USA) to Delhi and Mumbai (India) from today, 6 September 2019. United is the only US airline offering nonstop service to BOM and... more
Turnover rises while core net profit drops
Kerry Logistics has announced the group’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019. The turnover increased by 13% to HKD 19.810 million (EUR 2.28 billion) - 1H/2018: HKD 17,461 million (EUR 2.01 billion). The core operating profit increased by 9% to HKD 1,330... more