Fernandez leads ACS' new Australian office 
Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened a new office in Perth, its third in Australia after Sydney and Brisbane. CEO Justin Bowman said the move builds on the strong performance of the company’s existing operations and takes advantage of Perth’s role as Australia’s resource and... more
Marco Polo unveils 'CSOV Plus'
Marco Polo Marine has partnered with Salt Ship Design to develop and construct the first 'commissioning service operation vessel plus' ('CSOV Plus'), to be built at the company’s Batam shipyard. The vessel is the first of its kind designed from the keel up for dual operations in... more
Tata passes on GST cut
Tata Motors has announced that it will pass on the full benefit of India’s recent goods and services tax (GST) reduction on commercial vehicles to its customers from 22 September, when the revised 18% rate takes effect. The company said the move will lower prices for its entire... more
Iumi targets sexual misconduct
At the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) in Singapore, delegates were told that marine insurers must play an active role in eradicating sexual misconduct. Charles Fernandez, chair of the Iumi legal and liability committee, said the sector... more
Gothenburg gains second Asia link
The port of Gothenburg now has two direct container services to Asia, following the Gemini Alliance’s decision to extend its Asia–Europe loop to Sweden. On 4 September, the 18,270 teu 'Morten Maersk' (pictured) was the first vessel to call under the new arrangement, adding to... more
Mol renews UK partnership
Mol (Europe Africa) has renewed its corporate partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), a collaboration first established in August 2024. The company, part of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is the first Japanese shipping group to conclude such an agreement, aimed at strengthening... more
CPKC wins service award – again
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has won the 'Asian Freight and Logistics Award' for best rail logistics services provider for the fifth consecutive year. The accolade, organised by 'Asia Cargo News' and voted on by more than 15,000 readers and subscribers, was presented... more
FedEx expanding Tokyo gateway for freight growth
FedEx is set to expand its gateway at Tokyo’s Narita international airport (NRT), doubling its size to 8,500 sqm and adding two warehouse buildings. One will house an advanced parcel-sorting system tailored for cross-border e-commerce flows, while the other will serve as a... more
IRU surveys decarbonisation
The IRU's recently released 'green compact' survey highlights the barriers road transport operators face in meeting decarbonisation goals. More than 70% of companies globally, and over 80% in Europe, expressed concern about decarbonisation. The survey covered operators... more
ANA–NCA deal brings freighters back to Frankfurt
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) is returning to Frankfurt airport with Boeing B747-8F services today, 4 September 2025, after a 15-year absence. The airline will operate via Anchorage and Amsterdam, as well as offering direct rotations via Anchorage. The addition positions Frankfurt... more