Boosting capacity in Hong Kong 
Arvato SCM Solutions has opened a new distribution centre in Hong Kong on behalf of an international company in the high-tech sector. The facility, offering 9,300 sqm of storage space and around 420 sqm of offices complements the client’s existing distribution network that... more
First airline upgrades to latest "iCargo" version
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the first airline that implemented "iCargo", IBS Software's airline cargo management solution, in 2008, has successfully upgraded to the latest version of the product. The shift fully digitalises the cargo management processes across NCA's... more
More plans for rail logistics on the Silk Road
The United Transport and Logistics Company - Eurasian Rail Alliance (UTLC ERA) and the Slovak railfreight company ZSSK Cargo have decide to increase their cooperation with regard to goods and container transport services between Europe and China. They have signed a memorandum of... more
75% of Eurasian goods shipped through Kazakhstan
The competitiveness of rail services on the 1,520 mm railway gauge improved due to the reduction in transportation costs and a shortening of delivery times throughout the year 2018, according to the “Eurasian Rail Alliance Index” (ERAI), which was developed by the transport... more
World's cargo hubs see volume growth weaken in 2018
According to the preliminary world airport traffic rankings published by Airports Council International last week, the air cargo market did not fare as well as passenger traffic (+6%) with a year-end growth figure of 3.2%. This is a much lower growth rate than in 2017 (7.7%),... more
Hill Dickinson’s strengthens its maritime services
The international maritime law practice Hill Dickinson has announced the following appointments: Joining Hill Dickinson are master mariner Kevin Austin, Korean market specialist Beth Bradley, and transactional lawyer Sung Hwan Choi. Austin, currently a legal director with... more
Rising cargo yields in the Far and Middle East
Cathay Pacific’s cargo business of benefited from robust demand in 2018. Group revenue grew by 18.5% to USD 3,607 million. Capacity of Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon increased by 2.6%. The load factor inched up by 1 percentage point to 68.8%. Tonnage carried was up 4.7%. Yield... more
China to open four more border points for TIR
China Customs will open more border-crossing points for TIR, kick-starting trade flows and reinforcing overland trade to and from China. The four crossing points with Kazakhstan designated to start TIR operations from 25 March 2019 are Maikapchagai – Jimunai, Dostyk –... more
Dallas air cargo stakeholders on the move
Several key logistics service providers within the community at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport in Texas (USA), have been awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification from Iata. Dnata Cargo USA, SCL Cold Chain, Big Logistics and Expeditors... more
GAC wins Caspian Sea contracts with Petronas
GAC’s marine branch in Turkmenistan has been awarded two contracts by Petronas Carigali, a subsidiary of Petronas, to provide marine services for its development of the Garagol Deniz west field. GAC Marine will supply three anchor-handling vessels manned by experienced crew... more