Strategic partnership at Hong Kong airport 
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) and Sats HK have formed a strategic partnership with DHL Air Capacity Sales (DHL ACS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). This collaboration, building on an existing partnership between Sats and DHL in Singapore, enhances Hong Kong’s role as... more
SC Ports breaks Wando Welch terminal record
The port of Charleston has set a record with the arrival of the ‘OOCL Iris’, the largest vessel ever to call at its Wando Welch terminal. The 16,828 teu ship surpassed the previous record held by the ‘CMA CGM Marco Polo’ (16,022 teu). The ‘OOCL Iris’ will operate on the... more
HD Ksoe presents design of SMR-powered vessel
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD Ksoe) has introduced a nuclear-powered containership model, using small modular reactor technology. The company reports that it has it received approval in principle from the US bureau of shipping for its 15,000 teu... more
Expeditors increases earnings and volumes in Q4
Expeditors International of Washington has reported a strong fourth quarter in 2024, with earnings per share rising by 54% to USD 1.68, and net earnings increasing by 49% to USD 236 million. The company saw a 30% revenue increase to USD 3 billion, an 11% rise in airfreight... more
Iron ore shipments decline amid disruptions
Bimco reports that global iron ore shipments fell 7% year-on-year in early 2025, due to supply disruptions and weak Chinese demand. Australian shipments dropped by 10%, while Brazilian exports declined by 5%. Despite longer sailing distances from Brazil, tonne-mile demand... more
Not tasty and possibly harmful
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Los Angeles airport (LAX) intercepted 37 live beetles hidden in Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate. The insects, valued at USD 1,480, arrived from Japan in air cargo shipments last month. “These... more
Hinterland rail services save up to ten days
The railfreight company Aurizon and the shipping line ANL are partners in an overland supply chain solution in Australia for Asia-Pacific region container traffic through the port of Darwin. The service offers customers shipping from Asia-Pacific ports to Darwin (Australia),... more
Augmented in Australia, new in New Zealand
Swissport is expanding its air cargo handling operations with new facilities in Melbourne and Sydney and its first location in Auckland (New Zealand), which is set to open next month. The move was designed to enhance capacities, efficiency and service quality for airlines and... more
Delhivery operates India’s first road train
A road train developed by manufacturer Volvo Trucks was flagged off by Nitin Gadkari, India’s minister of road transport and highways, recently. The vehicle combination will enhance efficiency and capacity in Indian long-haul logistics. The Volvo FM 420 4X2 road train offers... more
Reconomy appoints CEO of ‘re-use loop’
Reconomy has named Rakhshan Zahid as the chief executive of its ‘re-use loop’. The division, comprising ‘advanced supply chain’ and ‘rebound’, provides technology-driven circular logistics and supply chain solutions. “Reconomy’s ‘re-use loop’ is one of our key divisions, and... more