Challenge Group renews Iata animal transport certification 
Challenge Group has successfully renewed its Iata CEIV Live Animals Certification, confirming its long-standing expertise in the safe and professional transport of horses and livestock. The group moves around 8,000 horses a year, over 5,000 of them on its own Boeing 747 fleet... more
U-Ming adopts wind power
U-Ming marine transport has completed the installation of four rotor sails on its 325,000 dwt very large ore carrier 'Grand Pioneer'. According to its own information the Taiwanese shipowner is the first in the country to adopt the wind-assisted propulsion technology, supplied... more
Damen marine wins orders
Damen marine components (Dmc) has secured contracts to deliver equipment packages for 14 multi-purpose vessels under construction in India. Eight vessels of 6,300 dwt are being built by Udupi Cochin shipyard for a Scandinavian owner, marking the first collaboration between Dmc... more
China–Central Asia route opens
According to China’s state-owned news agency Xinhua, Shanxi province has launched its first rail-road intermodal freight service to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The route runs from Zhongding logistics park to Kashgar North station in Xinjiang, with containers carried onward by... more
Nova Marine expands reach
Nova marine carriers has entered the Oceania market through a joint venture with New Zealand’s McCallum bros. The partnership will provide transport between New Zealand and the Chatham Islands, replacing the ageing Southern Tiare according to the company. The 50/50 venture was... more
Southgate updates eco framework
Southgate global has updated its 'Eco Product Framework' to support logistics and fulfilment customers in cutting waste and conserving resources. Based on five principles – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace and Repair – the framework evaluates existing and new products against... more
Air India sharpens cargo and hub strategy
Air India has partnered with US-based Revenue Technology Services (RTS) to implement AI-powered platforms for cargo revenue management and dynamic pricing. The "Velocity" and "AcceleRate" systems will improve forecasting, rate setting and yield optimisation,... more
DHL and Hapag-Lloyd decarbonise fuel use
DHL global forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have signed a three-year framework agreement to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in ocean freight through the use of alternative marine fuels. The partners executed their first order in July, achieving a 25,000 t CO₂e well-to-wake... more
Jinan links with Luxembourg, East Midlands
Further to the Jinan Municipal People’s Government, Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) is in the centre of a new Luxembourg–Jinan–East Midlands all-cargo route, its third international service with fifth freedom rights. Operated by Atlas Air with two weekly B777F... more
Chile–China cherry link
A new Cherry Express service by CMA CGM will operate from Chile to China during the 2025 export season, offering a 23-day transit time between San Antonio and Shanghai. The service, dedicated to cherry shipments, is supported by rotation adjustments on the ACSA 1 and M2X... more