Intuitive IT solutions for air cargo 
Launched last year in Singapore, the e-booking platform CargoAi aims to combine the air cargo experience of its founders with world-leading technology. CEO Matthieu Petot (2nd from left): "We have taken our inspiration from the many modern applications that have been... plus
Two CTVs from Singapore
Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has inked a newbuild contract for two 27 m crew transfer vessels (CTVs). The contract includes an arrangement with financial investors providing WEM with an end-to-end package from shipbuilding construction financing to post-delivery... plus
A partnership to boost container traffic
The Russian Delo Group and Russian Railways (RZD) have signed a cooperation agreement for the organisation of railway container transportation. The document provides for long-term cooperation between the monopoly and the largest transport and logistics holding, RZD said. The... plus
15 years between Dubai and Vietnam
Emirates Skycargo, the freight division of Emirates, made its entry into Vietnam in October 2005, setting up its offline presence first in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi. Exports from these gateways were carried to other Asian points like Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur... plus
Margins to stay, says Fitch Ratings
According to the rating agency Fitch, container shipping spot rates have continuously risen in recent months, despite a significant reduction in demand for maritime transport due to the effects of the corona pandemic, but driven by shipping companies' supply discipline and... plus
TT Club concerned over cool chain cargo
There is action required, says TT Club. The analysis of the insurance company’s claims records over the past three years shows that temperature-controlled incidents rank in third place. Almost 30% of these incidents involved a miscommunication of operational instructions... plus
Digitalisation crucial for pandemic recovery plans
At a high level virtual workshop, the International Road Union (IRU) recently called on all governments along the Europe-Caucasus-Asia international transport corridor to implement e-CMR and eTIR in order to swiftly reap the benefits of road transport digitalisation. The first... plus
Partners for the prototype of a further A321 P2F
Sine Draco Aviation Development, a multi-national corporation with headquarters in Nanchang (China) and a subsidiary in Bellevue, WA, has selected Ascent Aviation Services in Tucson, AZ, for modification and completion of its prototype A321 passenger to freighter conversion... plus
Toyota's second recognition for 'control tower'
Gefco has received a certificate of recognition from Toyota Motor Europe for cost management excellence in 2019-2020. This is the second time that the company, one of Europe's major players in the automotive logistics industry, has been recognised for its performance in this... plus
New transport avenue to Australia’s Central West
Linx Cargo Care Group has enabled a new arterial avenue for Australia’s grain farmers in the Central West with the recent expansion of services from its Linx Intermodal Terminal. Furthermore, the group is now partnering with CWLT Logistics to provide new services between Sydney... plus