AI-driven buildings with NTT platform 
NTT Com Asia has introduced ‘Ocean Intelligence’ in Hong Kong, an AI-powered open platform designed to enhance smart building management. The platform aims to integrate AI into every building through an open partner system, as the company reports. ‘Ocean Intelligence’... more
Good news for truckies around Sydney
Truck drivers in Australia travelling across Sydney will soon be able to stop at the city’s first-heavy vehicle rest area. The Australian and NSW governments has identified a 6 ha piece of land located close to a key junction of the motorway network in western Sidney.... more
HK’s ‘Airport City’ developing
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is advancing its ‘Airport City’ development, launching the new ‘Skytopia’ brand to attract global business. The initiative aims to enhance Hong Kong’s role as a key logistics and aviation hub. The financial secretary’s budget also... more
IAPH conference agenda unveiled
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has announced the agenda of the 2025 World Ports Conference, with registration now open. The event, marking the 70th anniversary of the IAPH, will take place from 7–9 October at the hotel Ōkura Kōbe (Japan). The... more
IPR violations from China and HK
US Customs and Border Protection officers at the port of Birmingham AL have seized 200,000 counterfeit US Forever Stamps from Hong Kong, with a retail value of USD 146,000. The fraudulent stamps were discovered at a local sorting facility, where officers... more
IWSA explores perception of wind propulsion
The International Windship Association (IWSA) reports that it has launched a survey to assess industry perceptions of wind propulsion technology and low or zero-emission vessels. As wind-powered ships gain traction, the study aims to identify barriers to wider... more
First for Chinese food delivery industry
JD.com has announced that, from tomorrow, 1 March, it will provide full-time food delivery riders with full social insurance and housing fund contributions – a first in China’s food delivery industry. Part-time riders will receive accident and health... more
Strategic partnership for BLG
BLG Logistics and Cosco shipping car carriers have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance automotive logistics between China and Europe, as they have reported. The BLG AutoTerminal Bremerhaven aims to be Cosco's key entry port for the German market and... more
Ship managers call for changes to IMO net-zero framework
InterManager reports that it has submitted a proposal to the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83), urging revisions to the net-zero framework. The association argues that the proposed draught of ‘Marpol Annex VI’ incorrectly assigns responsibility for... more
Fleet investment follows partnership extension
The Toll transport group and the manufacturer BlueScope Steel have renewed a partnership by another seven years. Under the renewed agreement the Toll Group will continue to manage the transport and warehousing needs of BlueScope Steel’s products in New South Wales and... more