Munich’s new dimensions 
Our review of this year’s Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe. With a record result in terms of exhibitors, visitor numbers and internationality, Transport Logistic (TL) confirmed its role as the world’s leading trade fair for the logistics industry. Digitalisation, AI and... more
‘Berlin Maersk’ makes its maiden call at Shanghai 
Maersk has named its ‘Berlin Maersk’, the first in a new class of 17,480 teu dual-fuel methanol containerships. The vessel was named at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ yard in Ulsan (South Korea) in June and is entering Maersk’s AE3 Asia–Northern Europe service today, 7 July,... more
My Freighter connects Tashkent and Hangzhou
The Uzbek airline My Freighter has completed its first flight to Xiaoshan international airport (HGH), which serves Hangzhou, thus strengthening its China–Central Asia cargo network. The inaugural service from Tashkent to Hangzhou, where the Alibaba Group is headquartered,... more
Autonomous rail yard debuts in China
China has launched its first container terminal with autonomous driving capabilities at Suxi station in Yiwu. The new facility enables mixed-mode operations using remote-controlled cranes, automated storage and intelligent transporters as the the Hangzhou Railway... more
WSC reports on containers lost at sea
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reported that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024. Although this marks a rise from the record-low of 221 boxes in 2023, it still remains well below the ten-year average of 1,274. The figure represents just 0.0002% of the 250 million... more
Clean energy for inland shipping
China is accelerating the use of clean energy in inland waterway transport. By end of 2024 it had more than 1,000 vessels in service using alternative fuels, including more than 600 LNG-powered and 485 battery-powered ships. Deputy transport minister Fu Xuyin said that China... more
Transporting terracotta treasures
Cathay Cargo has transported ten terracotta warriors and around 200 artefacts from Xi’an to Perth for the exhibition 'Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor'. Organised with Chinese and Australian partners, the pieces are on show at the WA Museum Boola Bardip until... more
ANA gains green light; honours heritage
ANA Holdings has received conditional approval from China’s market regulator to acquire Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), clearing the last major hurdle for the deal. The merger was delayed eight times but is now set to be completed on 1 August, transferring NCA from NYK Line to... more
FedEx launches its first Taiwan–Korea flights
FedEx has launched its first direct cargo flight between Taiwan and South Korea, strengthening intra-Asian trade and enhancing capacity for time-sensitive shipments. The new service operates daily between Taoyuan airport and FedEx's Incheon gateway (pictured), linking two of... more
Green hub for Amazon in Nagoya
Amazon’s latest fulfilment centre in Nagoya (Japan) uses geothermal technology and vertical solar panels to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency. The facility, Amazon’s largest on-site solar project outside the USA, will harness underground temperatures for... more