Greater China team growing - and completes a complex mission 
Chapman Freeborn has expanded its Shanghai office to meet rising demand for air logistics in Greater China. The new space supports growing air cargo charter teams, on-board courier and specialist transport services. "This relocation will inject new vitality into our... more
Japan Airlines enters regenerative logistics
Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched its 'J Solutions Pharma Cells', a new logistics service tailored to the fast-evolving field of regenerative medicine. According to Japan’s cabinet office the market for regenerative medicine is expected to expand more than tenfold over the... more
DHL building new Cologne station
DHL Express Germany has begun construction of a new operations site in the Cologne Marsdorf neighbourhood. The facility, located on Toyota-Allee, will cover more than 20,000 m² and include 5,500 m² of production and office space. The EUR 40 million project features sustainable... more
Board reshuffle for DHL
The DHL Group is reshaping its top management with effect from 16 August. Oscar de Bok, currently CEO of DHL Supply Chain, has been appointed as the new CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, succeeding Tim Scharwath, who is retiring. Hendrik Venter, the CEO for Supply... more
DP World in 30-year Tartus redevelopment deal
DP World has signed a 30-year concession with Syria’s general authority for land and sea ports for the modernisation of the port of Tartus. The USD 800 million project aims to restore Tartus as a regional trade hub connecting Southern Europe, the Middle East and North... more
EFW receives CAAC nod for narrowbody P2Fs
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has secured approval from the Chinese aviation regulator CAAC for its A320 and A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programmes. This latest certification complements the 2023 approval for A330P2Fs, enabling the Airbus JV to offer the full... more
ASL Airlines Australia adds second B737-800BCF
ASL Airlines Australia has added a second Boeing B737-800BCF to its fleet, marking another step in its regional cargo expansion. The aircraft, converted in 2022, will enter service by late July and support operations between Australia and New Zealand. It joins the first... more
Outrider unveils safety system for autonomous yard...
Outrider, a leader in autonomous yard automation, has developed the first safety system specifically designed for driverless logistics operations in mixed-traffic trailer yards. The proprietary system aligns with TÜV SÜD’s ‘AV Conformity Framework’ (AVCF), confirming... more
Singapore tops index for twelfth year
Singapore has retained its top position in the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, marking twelve consecutive years at the summit. Scoring 99.50 out of 100, the city-state is recognised for its strategic location and strong maritime... more
Intermodal sector set for global growth
According to a recent report by Research and Markets the global intermodal sector is expected to increase significantly, reaching USD 96.4 billion by 2034, up from USD 28.3 billion in 2025, representing an average annual growth rate of 14.6%. Growth drivers include e-commerce,... more