Paperless Warehousing creates new group divisions 
Paperless Warehousing Group (PWG) recently celebrated 26 years of continuous service. To coincide with this event, the company, a prominent supplier and installer of customisable warehouse management systems in Australia, announced the launch of new group divisions. These new... plus
New extension of the Russian TIR guarantee pact
According to the International Road Union (IRU), the Russian Federation's federal customs service (FCS RF) has officially notified the Russian TIR guaranteeing association, Asmap, of the extension of its agreement until 28 February 2015. The decision allows all concerned... plus
UK providing safety and security recommendations to Brunei
Today (1 December 2014), sees the start of a project between Brunei's department of civil aviation (DCA) and the aviation consultancy CAA International (CAAi), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK's civil aviation authority (UK CAA). Kicked-off with a signing ceremony in the... plus
UASC names first ever LNG-ready ULCV
The United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) named the industry’s first ever LNG-ready ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) at the HHI Shipyard in Ulsan (South Korea) on 27 November 2014. Named the "Sajir", the unit is the first vessel in UASC’s current... plus
Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA
The global logistics provider Agility has issued the following statement signed by its CEO Tarek Sultan in response to the recent approval by the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the trade facilitation agreement (TFA) measures that would add USD 1 trillion to the global economy... plus
Seaintel: Asia-North Europe capacity outlook 2015
Seaintel Sunday Spotlight states that there will be a 6% capacity growth in the Asia-North Europe trade for 2015, due to the phase-in of new +10,000 teu tonnage. The growth rate is based on the assumption that carriers will not cancel services or increase the use of blank... plus
Ictsi expanding yard capacity in Manila
International Container Terminal Services (Ictsi) has added 4 ha of new yard space at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). The expansion was part of the recently completed phase 1 of its berth 7 yard development scheme. Intended to be an empty... plus
L’Asie fait ses courses 
Les armements européens ont longtemps dominé la navigation conteneurisée. Cette époque est loin. Les chiffres récents de Vesselsvalue.com montrent la part importante des armements asiatiques dans les commandes mondiales de navires neufs. plus
InterRail sets up longest ever land bridge
IRS InterRail Services GmbH, headquartered in Berlin, has successfully added another product to its China-Europe transport portfolio, in collaboration with Chinese Railways and DB Intermodal. The first container blocktrain, hauling 30 40 foot high cube TBJU containers, already... plus
Evergreen championing Asia-East Africa trade
Taiwan-based Evergreen Line is to adjust its existing Asia-East Africa (AEF) joint service and enter into a slot exchange agreement with CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line on their ASEA sling. The amendments, which will result in a more comprehensive service on the AEF trade,... plus