Environmental award for vessel speed reduction 
Yang Ming has received the Sapphire Award for the fourth time under NOAA’s "Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies" programme. The honour recognises the carrier’s ongoing efforts to reduce vessel speeds off the Californian coast to protect endangered whales and cut... more
Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo sign mou
Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo have signed an mou to deepen collaboration in global cargo operations. Signed on 22 April but only made public now, the mou covers codeshare agreements, freighter cooperation and expanded network connectivity. Both carriers aim to deliver... more
Streamlined freight via TMX
Princeton TMX, a transport management system for industrial supply chains, has launched two rail features – 'Rail Patterns' and 'Advanced Shipment Notifications' (ASN) – designed to simplify and accelerate freight processes. The Rail Patterns function auto-generates key... more
ONE adds Felixstowe call to FE4 schedule
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an update to its Asia–Europe FE4 service via the Cape of Good Hope, adding a new call at Felixstowe, UK. This enhancement will offer improved port coverage in North Europe and is set to boost options for UK-bound cargo. The first... more
Nestlé India launches digital hub
Nestlé India has launched an automated and paperless distribution centre in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Completed in seven months, the facility includes 20,000 pallet positions, India’s first shuttle racking system, and a large cold room for chocolate storage. The site features... more
Fleet renewal supports cargo growth
China Airlines has ordered four Boeing 777-8 Freighters, alongside ten 777-9 passenger aircraft and nine options. The new freighters will replace older models and strengthen the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity. With 747-size payload and 30% lower fuel burn, the 777-8F... more
An inventory solution from FourKites and Chorus
FourKites and Chorus have launched a strategic alliance to bridge the gap between physical and digital supply chains. Their new AI-powered modules, 'Precision Inventory Twin' and 'Dynamic Inventory Orchestration', aim to reduce waste, optimise stock, and improve capital use.... more
Milestone for electric shipping straight from Australia
Incat has launched the world’s largest battery-electric ship, 'Hull 096', at its shipyard in Hobart. Built for Buquebus, the 130 m vessel will transport 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate using only battery power. The Energy Storage System, supplied by... more
Challenge launches freighters to Bangalore
Malta-based Challenge Group has launched a weekly freighter service to Bangalore (India), deploying a Boeing 767-300BDSF with a 50-t capacity there. The new route strengthens Challenge’s southern Indian presence and expands its connectivity between India, the Middle East,... more
TGP appoints Ling Ling to lead new Malaysia office
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has launched a new office in Shah Alam (Malaysia), appointing industry veteran Lim Ling Ling as managing director. With over 30 years of experience, including key roles at Megalift Malaysia, Ling Ling brings deep sector knowledge and proven... more