Reinsurers face heavy losses after Dreamliner disaster 
The 12 June crash of Air India flight AI171, which killed 241 people, is expected to significantly harden the global aviation reinsurance market, says GlobalData. The accident marks the first fatal hull loss of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Claims from this single event may... more
Cold chain visibility for Yusen
Yusen Logistics’ European healthcare division has implemented 'Nic-Place', a carrier visibility platform from FourKites, to improve tracking of temperature-controlled shipments. The solution enables real-time monitoring of deliveries and automated alerts for deviations to... more
Ship recycling convention enters into force
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European shipowners (Ecsa) have welcomed the Hong Kong Convention’s global entry into force today. Adopted by the IMO in 2009, the convention sets international standards for safe and environmentally-sound ship... more
UPS opens healthcare facility in Singapore
UPS Healthcare has opened its largest centre dedicated to healthcare in the Asia-Pacific region at 36 Tuas Road, Singapore. The site covers 11,500 m², doubles UPS Healthcare’s footprint in the region and aims to strengthen Singapore’s role as a hub for advanced... more
Smilianets and Claussen honoured by Tiaca
Vitaly Smilianets (on the right), CEO of Awery, received the first-ever 'Inspirational Leader Award' at Tiaca’s executive summit 2025, which took place this week in Hong Kong. Th award recognises his leadership and advocacy for digital transformation in airfreight. In... more
Qantas Freight – Sydney–Shanghai starting today
Qantas Freight will begin operating a new A332P2F freighter service between Sydney and Shanghai from today, 26 June 2025. The twice-weekly service, departing Thursdays and Saturdays, marks the first regular deployment of Red Tail A330 freighters on this key route. The new... more
Strategic feeder pact signed
The X-Press Feeders Group has signed two key agreements with Cosco Shipping Lines to improve feeder connectivity and service reliability. Announced in Singapore last week, the cooperation includes a partnership for feeder services in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Latin... more
Pacific National welcomes Evo loco
An 'Evolution Evo' locomotive, Australia’s most fuel-efficient long-haul freight locomotive, according to the manufacturer, has been launched at UGL’s Broadmeadow facility. Designed and manufactured locally by UGL, in partnership with Wabtec, the Evo was delivered to... more
Pal Cargo boosts digital services and national reach
At a special 85th anniversary event in Manila, Philippine Airlines presented its revitalised Pal Cargo division, aiming to strengthen its position in digital-era logistics. The freight unit now offers online booking, payment and tracking for domestic cargo, with mobile tools... more
ClassNK integration for Accelleron
The Swiss marine technology provider Accelleron has enabled direct reporting from its 'Tekomar Xpert' emissions module to the 'ClassNK MRV Portal', allowing shipping companies to submit verified EU MRV and IMO DCS reports at the click of a button. This integration reduces... more