Kazakhstan/China: customs clearance automated 
The technology specialist Global DTC and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) have jointly launched a digital platform for clearance of transit cargo at the Kazakhstan/China border along the so-called Middle Corridor, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). With the new... more
Second neo-Panamax container ship delivered
OOCL has unveiled its second 16,828 teu container vessel, “OOCL Iris,” built by Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks). This vessel, the second in a series of ten, features advanced technologies for operational efficiency, including an integrated data platform for fuel... more
China-Vietnam railway handles 13,000 teu
In the first ten months of 2024, China-Vietnam freight trains originating from Guangxi (China) dispatched 12,998 teu, a year-on-year increase of 1,274%. In October, volumes reached 2,618 teu, breaking the monthly transportation record for the fourth time this year.... more
Nippon: safe and sustainable air transport
Equipped with isothermal containers, Nippon’s airfreight service is set to help its new partner, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, cut CO2 emissions for export shipments. The pharmaceuticals producer requires temperature control for the safe transport of its goods from Japan to the... more
Adieu to Australia
Singpost is set to sell its Australian freight business to a local equity partner at a value of AUD 775.9 million. Following a bid process, the Singaporean postal provider entered a sale and purchase agreement with Pacic Equity Partners for the sale of Freight Management... more
Sharpening disaster response in Sri Lanka
20 years on from the Indian Ocean tsunami, employees at DHL’s service centre in Colombo have attended a disaster response training to help crisis management in times of need. DHL’s “go help disaster response team” is trained to handle relief cargo, aid distribution and crisis... more
Geodis picks two executive VPs
The transport and logistics company Geodis has appointed Eric Martin-Neuville (left) as executive vice-president, Asia-Pacific & Middle East and Henri Le Gouis (right) as executive vice-president, global freight forwarding. Martin-Neuville began his career at Calberson... more
Kenya Railways gets three Rolls-Royces
As part of a significant railway refurbishment project to enhance sustainable rail transport in the wider East African region, Kenya Railways (KRC) has repowered three of its retired heavy haulage locomotives. In collaboration with Rolls-Royce and engineering services provider... more
Xeneta: air cargo on a healthy rise
Global demand for air cargo transport shows no signs of letting up. Global air cargo volumes rose by double digits for the 13th consecutive month in November, according to the latest market analysis conducted by Xeneta. Furthermore, the platform that monitors ocean and... more
Chinese flat wagons for Cambodia's railways
The Cambodian carrier Royal Railway has received 60 new flat wagons from China. They are designed to handle a diverse range of cargo, including containers, heavy machinery, construction materials, and more. The wagons will strengthen Royal Railway’s ability to provide... more