Anniversary run of express container train 
Uzbekistan Railway first organised an express container rail service in October 2018, with the aim of supporting domestic producers, representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, and private entrepreneurship. The express box train, which recently ran for the... more
Airlines fly to the aid of lovers
Today (Valentine’s Day), lovers can express their feelings with fresh flowers – thanks to the airlines that have flown tons of the perishable blooms over the last few days. Emirates Skycargo and Lufthansa Cargo each transported 900 t of roses. The German carrier flew around... more
Iata grows presence in Southeast Asia
MAB Kargo is the latest organisation to become a member of Iata's Cargo iQ as the airline continues to expand across Asia. By becoming a member of the Iata interest group, MAB Kargo, which operates air cargo services to almost 100 destinations with three A330-200Fs and... more
Kerry sets up Meat Lab in Hong Kong
Kerry Logistics and the Sutherland Company, a meat purveyor in Hong Kong and Macau, have founded a new joint venture named Meat Lab, Hong Kong’s first semi-automated meat processing plant. Meat Lab is unique in Hong Kong in terms of scale and extent of automation, as it... more
Thai LCC continues to expand cargo business
One month after selecting ECS Group as its GSSA, Nokscoot, one of Thailand's leading medium-haul budget airlines, has awarded a ULD management contract to Unilode Aviation Solutions. The agreement includes the replacement of heavy containers with lightweight ULDs. Yodchai... more
700 hoppers cars for hauling Russian cereal
The Russian manufacturer UWC will supply 700 hopper cars for transporting grain and grain mill products to Trade House RIF, one of Russia's largest cereal crop exporters. Wagon delivery is expected to be completed by the end of Q3/2019. The 19-9549 hopper car, designed so... more
Changes in North America, continuity in South China
Starting today (13 February 2019), with its last Addis Ababa - Lomé - Los Angeles service, Ethiopian Airlines is to restructure its US network as of summer 2019. Washington DC flights will be increased from daily to ten weekly flights, the new flights will pass through... more
IRClass opens two new offices in India
The classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has opened two new offices in India – one located in Paradip, a major maritime port town on India's east coast, and the second is in Guwahati, the largest city in the state of Assam in northeast India. The two... more
Atoun robotic devices for JAL cargo personnel
JAL Ground Service (JGS), a provider of airport ground services in Japan, and Atoun, a company that creates wearable robotic devices, have announced that JGS will purchase and implement innovative gear to support airport personnel. JGS has placed an order for 20 Atoun... more
Tigers bolsters international sales team
Tigers has welcomed a new dedicated international sales team to its global network as it continues to expand globally to meet increasing customer demand. The new team, which covers Asia-Pacific (Apac), South Africa, Europe, and North America, aims to grow the company's... more