Korean Air Cargo enhances operational efficiency 
Korean Air has switched over to IBS Software’s (IBS) “iCargo” technology platform, discarding the legacy system in use for more than 30 years. IBS’ fully integrated, web-based solution went live simultaneously at 130 stations of the airline across the globe, placing it in... plus
Pertamina to order A400M for Pelita Air subsidiary
According to local media, the state-owned Indonesian oil company Pertamina intends to purchase A400 cargo aircraft. They shall be operated by the company’s subsidiary Pelita Air Service, which could deploy them to transport cargo to Papua and other remote regions of the island... plus
U-Freight on the move in Beijing
The U-Freight office in Beijing has moved to a new location to provide enhanced services for customers and staff. Group CEO Simon Wong says: “Since our formation over 50 years ago, U-Freight has invested heavily in offices, logistics hubs and service developments in China.... plus
Queensland’s zinc railway resumes service
The first freight trains are operating successfully again on the Mount Isa Line in Queensland, Australia marking the reopening of the 1,000 km route after twelve-weeks of unprecedented flood repairs. The line is used by miners for the transport of zinc and lead concentrate... plus
Changes in K Line's management
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has announced the following changes to its management: Jiro Asakura, Hiromichi Aoki and Kiyoshi Hosomizo have reached retirement age. Jiro Asakura will remain in the company as a special executive advisor. New appointments are Kazuhiko Harigai... plus
Uzbekistan Airways increases network
Uzbekistan Airways has just received its fourth B787-8 Dreamliner. The country's flag carrier, this aircraft model's first customer in Central Asia, began commercial operations in 2016 and plans to operate six B787s by 2020. The fleet modernisation aims to adequately... plus
Joint efforts on the Eurasian rail route
Russia-based UTLC ERA and Lithuanian Railways have signed an agreement to manage postal container traffic from China to Lithuania. The partners intend to jointly develop the shipment of postal packages (deliveries and e-commerce goods) by cargo trains on China – Europe – China... plus
Key appointments for Imperial Logistics in China
Imperial Logistics has expanded its China management team in Shanghai and moved to larger offices, preparing for planned growth. Joshua Mclarin has been named as the company’s new managing director for China. Mclarin has spent the past thirteen years of his logistics career in... plus
All Nippon Airlines concludes eventful fiscal year
All Nippon Airlines (ANA), the Japanese carrier that celebrated the take-over of its first A380 in March, published its results for the financial year which ended on 31 March 2019. Although there was a fourth quarter drop in demand for cargo from China, performance in... plus
First Taiwanese airline is Iata CEIV Pharma certified
China Airlines Cargo Services has become the first carrier in Taiwan and one of only 17 carriers in the world to be certified by the Iata Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma). The airline has extensive experience with... plus