ACT: operations command centre now online 
Aqaba Container Terminal’s (ACT) new operations command centre was recently inaugured by H.E. chief commissioner Al Fayez. At the ceremony, guests and management staff were given the opportunity to observe ACT's handling operations. A cell model is integrated into the port,... more
Now also flights from Rome to Tel Aviv
Poste Air Cargo has launched a scheduled service from Rome (FCO) via Larnaca to Tel Aviv. The service, which operates every Sunday, complements the Italian Post's existing direct flight from Milan (MXP) to the Israeli metropolis and adds the port city of Larnaca (Cyprus) to its... more
From Asia to multiple destinations worldwide
Kerry Logistics Network (KLN), based in Hong-Kong, China, has launched a global less-than-container load (LCL) service with weekly direct connections from key Asian gateways to multiple country destinations, catering to more than 2,800 corridors worldwide. For the new service,... more
Logistics platform to boost trade in Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group’s digital arm, Maqta Gateway, has signed an agreement with the general administration of customs, Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi department of economic development (Added). The advanced trade and logistics platform (ATLP) will provide digital customs services for... more
Eight straddle carriers for fourth berth
The global container terminal operator DP World has ordered eight new straddle carriers from Kalmar to service the ground-breaking GBP 350 million fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub. The innovative new machines will be part of the first all-electric fleet in... more
Texel takes off in Auckland
Saturday 10 June 2023 marked the official launch of Texel Air Australasia, a sister airline of the Bahraini cargo carrier Texel Air based in Auckland, New Zealand. The event, hosted by Boeing, was held in the NZ Post hangar, where ZK – TXE aircraft, a first B737- 800BCF, was on... more
A full house for Qatar Airways Cargo
Air freight specialist Qatar Airways Cargo, along with its ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo, has achieved the Iata centre of excellence for independent validators in perishable logistics (Ceiv Fresh) certification. The Iata Ceiv Fresh standard... more
LBX now calling Thessaloniki
Israel-based ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is starting a new service this month: Black Sea Express (LBX) will add a weekly call at the port of Thessaloniki (Greece) and will be operated exclusively by ZIM. The new rotation is Haifa - Alexandria - Constanta - Varna - Istanbul... more
Astral Aviation: scheduled flight to Tel Aviv
Astral Aviation (Astral) inaugurated its maiden flight from Nairobi to Tel Aviv on 5 June on its Boeing 757 freighter, which will operate on the new scheduled route. The colourful inauguration ceremony held at Astral’s Hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was attended... more
Kuehne + Nagel: changes in management team
Kuehne + Nagel have announced two management changes in its Middle East and Africa region: Damian Raczynski (left) has been appointed national cluster manager for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman as of May 2023, while Bert Bloem (right) assumed his new role as national... more