THE Alliance till the end of 2020 
The alliance of Hapag-LLoyd, HMM, ONE and Yang Ming, called THE Alliance, has announced service adjustments to better match resources and "fluctuating demand" of the global shipping market. Between Asia and North Europe, the FP1, FP2, FE2, and FE3 will maintain... more
ITJ Video News – 12 November 2020
In the ITJ Video News of 12 November 2020, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen presents news on Japan’s Ocean Network Express; Qatar Airways Cargo’s partnership with Champ Cargosystems; the new chair of Interferry’s board; Rail Cargo Hungaria’s activities in the Italian port of... more
The bigger the better
Emirates Skycargo, the airfreight division of Emirates, the world's largest operator of A380 (115), has started utilising the world's biggest passenger aircraft on select cargo charter operations to transport urgently required cargo across its network. Emirates' first... more
UN shipping report for 2020 gloomy
In its shipping report "Review of Maritime Transport for 2020", Unctad shows the following picture: In 2019, the global fleet grew by 4.1% to approx. 98,000 commercial vessels while maritime trade volumes expanded by 0.5% reaching a total level of 11.08 billion t,... more
Sri Lankan carrier ramps up cargo capabilities
Fits Air (formerly Expo Air) has wet-leased an A321-200 for cargo-only flights out of Colombo. The Sri Lankan cargo specialist founded in 1997 secured the aircraft from Lithuania's Avion Express, which most recently was in service for the now defunct Thomas Cook Airlines.... more
Upswing for Qatar Ports
Qatar's ports witnessed growing volumes in October. 330 vessels visiting the Port of Hamad, the Port of Ruwais and the Port of Doha led to a rise in throughput of 17% last year, as Mwani, the port owner and operator, reported. The three ports handled almost 128,500 teu,... more
Agility's business in recovery
Kuwait-headquartered logistics provider Agility has reported its figures for January to September 2020. During these nine months, revenues moved sideways, by 0.7% less to KWD 1.2 billion (3.93 USD), but net profit shrank by 50.4% to KWD 31.5 million (USD 103.1 million) compared... more
Smells like business spirit
Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Development Bank have introduced an initiative to support local perfume manufacturers in the state of Qatar. By offering discounted rates to this industry branch to export to international markets, the airline will provide opportunities for... more
First double-trailer trucks in Abu Dhabi
Agility is the first logistics company in Abu Dhabi (UAE) to operate double-trailer trucks. The haulier has an extensive fleet of trailers of which about 50 are now double trailers. These vehicles significantly reduce the number of trips required to haul cargo and help minimise... more
Qatar Airways Cargo chooses two Champ solutions
Qatar Airways Cargo, the freight division of Qatar Airways, whose landing yesterday, 4 November 2020, inaugurated the Southern runway of the new Berlin airport, and Champ Cargosystems' "Traxon cargoHUB" community have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the... more