A gateway for Southeast Asia 
Malaysia has a vision – and logistics is at its foundation. The country’s transport minister, Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, took the opportunity presented by the Fiata World Conference in Kuala Lumpur to talk to ITJ editor-in-chief Christian Doepgen about Malaysia’s ambitious... more
More than the heart of Ivory Coast
The port of Abidjan is a regional economic engine par excellence. It is now investing substantially in its infrastructure, seeking to return throughput to the levels of previous years. The port authority is also hosting the Intermodal Africa trade fair in November. more
Project in Khalifa now augmented
The awarding of a concession to Cosco to build and operate a new container terminal in Khalifa (UAE) was followed by an announcement that the partners are also set to build a new cargo railway station there. The move out of Jebel Ali will be completed gradually. Being... more
Bridging the Sahara gap
Though trade between the relatively well to do nations of North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa is growing, there are still many infrastructure problems to contend with. A new partnership has been launched to address the issues. more
Highly attractive
The damage caused by hurricane Irma at Miami airport was less severe than feared. Up until the temporary pause in its traffic, the US gateway for Latin America was on its way to set a new annual record. Now new connections are hoped for. Only on 9/11, of all days, was there... more
More efficiency for airfreight
Thailand is working hard on repositioning itself as a key international cargo hub. ITJ correspondent Michael Mackey spoke to the managers making things happen there. more
For Central Eastern Europe
Hungary is a landlocked country without a national airline, and is thus open to many different providers. At Air Cargo Europe in Munich József Kossuth told ITJ editor Andreas Haug how Budapest airport is positioned for shippers. more
Go East!
After years of preparation railfreight container volumes between China and Europe are now rising continuously. Geto, which has redefined its role, has called for the rapid and market-oriented consolidation of this success. more
Promising timber activities
A major proportion of all of Africa’s forest produce is shipped via west coast gateways, which expect volumes to increase further. In East Africa, in contrast, great hopes are being pinned on bamboo exports. more
An airbridge out of the blockade
In June a group of Gulf states under the leadership of Saudi Arabia sought to isolate Qatar economically and politically. The emirate was unimpressed; the national airline has continued to pursue its expansion plans. The forthcoming Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca... more