Henan Aviation to launch another dual air cargo hub 
11 years after building up a dual air cargo hub together with Cargolux, China Henan Aviation Group has signed an MoU with Saudia Cargo to establish a strategic air cargo corridor linking Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The agreement designates Zhengzhou and... more
Strong March, but fears for May
Cathay Cargo recorded a 10.6% year-on-year increase in tonnage in March 2025, supported by strong demand for specialist products and the end-of-quarter rush. However, the airline is preparing for headwinds from looming changes in US import tariffs and the de minimis rule,... more
PIL welcomes its first 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel
Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named "Kota Oasis", the first of four 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel containerships from its new "O" Class series, at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China. The vessel is part of PIL’s long-term strategy to... more
U-Freight seizes market opportunity
The U-Freight Group is preparing to meet surging demand in e-commerce logistics, with the global market expected to grow by 15.5% in 2025, according to the company. CEO Simon Wong cited a recent Transport Intelligence report, noting that despite tariff threats and ‘de... more
Adding capacities in the Visayan Islands
The Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo (Philippines) has welcomed SITC Container Lines’ revamped China-Philippines Express 7 service (CPX7), now offering weekly calls since last month. The maiden call by the ‘SITC Yokohama’ marked the start of regular sailings... more
Ceva acquires Borusan Tedarik
Ceva Logistics has reported it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Borusan Tedarik, a Turkish logistics provider, for USD 440 million. The acquisition, which includes Borusan’s subsidiaries in Germany, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, and China, is pending regulatory approval.... more
KLN sets record attempt
KLN Logistics Group officially launched its rebranding initiative at its Hong Kong headquarters with a community event. Over 250 children joined forces to attempt a 'Guinnes world records title' for "most people playing heads or tails simultaneously," supporting UNICEF... more
Nabtesco and DeepSea achieve fuel savings
Japanese shipowner Eastern Car Liner (ECL) has reported a 3.4% reduction in fuel consumption following the deployment of Nabtesco’s Telegraph Agent™ and DeepSea Technologies’ AI tool "Cassandra" on the car carrier "Malaysia Grace". The automated system... more
B&H delivers Airbus H125 helicopter
B&H Worldwide has reported it has completed its first helicopter transport for Pacific Aircraft Services, moving an Airbus H125 from Oslo to Auckland. The rotorcraft was flown via Brussels and Singapore and reached New Zealand four days ahead of schedule, supported by... more
Japan still third-largest ship-owning country – Bimco
Japan remains the world’s third-largest ship-owning nation, controlling 12% of global dwt capacity and home to 604 shipowners. While Tokyo dominates nationally with 48% of Japanese tonnage and hosts giants like MOL, NYK and K Line, it is Imabari that surprises as a global... more