Naming ceremony for Wan Hai Lines’ vessels 
Ten days ago, Wan Hai Lines joined Japan Marine United Corporation Ariake Shipyard to hold ship naming ceremonies for “Wan Hai 365” and “Wan Hai 367”. Ariake Shipyard built those vessels, which are the first and third in the 3,055 teu series. In line with its motto, “We... more
Bolloré Logistics appoints Jérôme Petit
After a thirty-year career with the Bolloré Group, Jérôme Petit has been appointed deputy managing director of Bolloré Logistics. He brings extensive international experience to the role. Petit assumed his new role on 1 June 2023. Alongside CEO Thierry Ehrenbogen, his task will... more
First electric Scania truck for Singapore
Singapore-based freight forwarder Jasico Express recently took delivery of a battery-electric truck from Scania, the first of its kind to be deployed in the city’s logistics sector. Jasico will use the truck exclusively to support the operations of DB Schenker, a business... more
CMA CGM Group buys stakes in Spain
The CMA CGM Group, headquartered in Marseille, is acquiring shares in Cosco Shipping Ports (Spain) Holding, (CSP) from TPIH Iberia, corresponding to an indirect stake of 49% in CSP’s Iberian Valencia Terminal, and an indirect stake of 38% in CSP’s Iberian Bilbao Terminal.... more
DSV launches internal carbon fee
The Danish logistics company has launched a global funding programme to invest in sustainability initiatives in its organisation. The internal carbon pricing fee is charged to all DSV subsidiaries, and their contributions will be based on the level of CO2 emissions within their... more
EFW redelivers 50th Airbus P2F freighter
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions and joint venture by ST Engineering and Airbus, has just redelivered the 50th passenger-to-freighter (P2F) converted aircraft of its new generation Airbus P2F family... more
Iata Ceiv Li-Batt certification for Korean Air
Korean Air received Iata’s centre of excellence for independent validators (Ceiv) lithium batteries certification in April this year. To celebrate the occasion, the airline held an event at the Grand Hyatt Incheon on 25 May. Introduced in 2021, the Ceiv Lithium Batteries... more
Icao to open liaison office in Nadi, Fiji
Icao has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to enhance support for the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), by gaining the government of Fiji’s approval to establish an Icao liaison office for PSIDS in Nadi, Fiji. The agreement was signed by Fjii’s... more
Another weekly flight between Beijing and Geneva
From 14 July 2023, Air China will enhance its Geneva-Beijing direct flight schedule for the summer and autumn seasons by adding a Friday flight, increasing the frequency of this service to four per week. The Chinese flag carrier had relaunched this long haul connection to... more
Logtainer and Hupac bolster cooperation
Swiss combined transport operator Hupac and Italian intermodal specialist Logtainer have exchanged a few but significant shares. The mutual share acquisition demonstrates the intention to further strengthen the cooperation established in January 2021, Hupac said. The... more