Launch of new freight forwarders network 
From yesterday (15 September 2014), applications are being accepted to join "the Cooperative Logistics Network", a capped non-exclusive network in which hand-picked freight forwarders in each major air/seaport cooperate in a financially secure environment to reduce... plus
Rohlig increases presence in Melbourne
Rohlig Australia is expanding in Australia by opening a new branch office in the urban suburb of Truganina, 21 km west of Melbourne's central business district. The state-of-the art-facility includes a 7,980 sqm warehouse area, 750 sqm of office space, four recessed loading... plus
Korean returning to Tel Aviv
Starting tomorrow (13 September 2014), Korean Air is resuming its service to Israel. The operation between Seoul Incheon and Tel Aviv had been suspended for eight weeks. The Skyteam member will resume operating the thrice-weekly service with Boeing B777-200ER... plus
Indian Railways sees upsurge in freight volumes
Indian Railways carried 445.73 million t of revenue earning freight between 1 April and 31 August 2014. The tonnage increased by 4.6% (19.59 million t more) than in the comparable period last year. In August 2014, the railway hauled 88.15 million t of revenue earning freight,... plus
First North American B787-9 handed to United
United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the Boeing B787-9, a stretched version of the Dreamliner. The airline's technicians will now perform United-specific software installations and hardware upgrades. United pilots will then fly the... plus
A.R.T. launches second new LCL lane
Three months after the launch of the Mongolian LCL lane, A.R.T. Logistics is introducing a second new lane to link the Asia-Pacific region to Kazakhstan. 50 ports in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore,... plus
New supply chain network across New Zealand
Ports of Auckland and Netlogix have just announced the creation of Nexus Logistics Ltd, a joint venture that will provide independent container logistics and distribution services across New Zealand. An important aspect of the venture is that it will operate as an open platform,... plus
Ulaanbaatar Railway: modernisation gaining momentum
An agreement outlining a strategic partnership for the modernization and development of Ulaanbaatar Railway (UBZD) has been signed between Russian Railways (RZD) and Mongolia's ministry of roads and transport in the capital Ulan Bator. The main projects for consideration... plus
Une région en plein remous 
Compte tenu de la situation politique actuelle, la Bulgarie veut profiter de nouvelles opportunités. Mot-clé: ro-ro. plus
CMA CGM, CSCL and UASC form "Ocean Three"
The French line CMA CGM has announced that it has signed three agreements with China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) and the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC). Under the name of "Ocean Three", the agreements concern the Asia–Europe, Asia–Mediterranean,... plus