Champ Cargosystems communicates in Mandarin Chinese 
Zeta Loo, Champ Cargosystems' head of commercial operations (Apac), addressed a packed audience at the 4th China Air Logistics Conference & Exhibition in Guangzhou (China) on 28 March 2019. She discussed the company's approach to innovation in IT for the future development... more
Ceva and Goodpack launch Tyrecube
Ceva Logistics and Goodpack, which operates a large fleet of intermediate bulk containers, have celebrated the official launch of Tyrecube, a patented collapsible and stackable container that provides an innovative method of moving tyres worldwide. Madhubhaskar Thirkode,... more
TIR truck covers 9,300 km in twelve days
The first-ever TIR transport from inland China to Russia conducted by Moscow-based transport operator D-Trans, a member of the Russian association of international road carriers (ASMAP), has arrived at the customs in the country of destination, completing a milestone in the... more
Is Hong Kong's cargo growth sustainable?
In March, cargo throughput at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the world’s largest hub in that aviation traffic category, recorded year-on-year growth of 0.2% to 432,000 t. Exports saw an 11% increase, making the biggest contribution to cargo growth. Amongst key... more
Belarus to become rail hub between Vietnam and Europe
At OSJD Railway’s 34th general directors’ conference in Seoul (South Korea) last week, the heads of Belarusian Railway and Vietnam Railways discussed railfreight deliveries from Vietnam to Europe, including Belarus. During the meeting, Belintertrans, the transport logistics... more
Huge drone delivery perspectives in North America
Analysts predict a big future for unmanned delivery systems as the US Federal Aviation Administration is about to award its first drone operator's licence - probably to the Alphabet (Google) subsidiary Wing Aviation. The latter recently received approval to make commercial drone... more
First rail link between Xi'an and Budapest launched
In the record time of ten days, the first train from Xi'an in China arrived at the BILK Terminal in Budapest, Hungary. The train was loaded with containers full of consumer goods and had travelled more than 7,000 km. The Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is the first railway company to... more
Isago premiere in Pakistan
Gerry’s Dnata has obtained the Iata safety audit for ground operations (Isago) registration in Pakistan, and the Isago station accreditation at Karachi international airport (KHI), following the successful completion of audits. The joint venture of Gerry's Group and Dnata,... more
Chinese coal hopper wagons for Australia
Aurizon, Australia’s largest railfreight operator, has ordered 264 narrow gauge coal hopper wagons from the Chinese manufacturer CRRC Yangtze. The first batch of 132 wagons will be delivered in Queensland by the end of 2019. The second batch of 132 wagons is due for delivery in... more
Indonesian airport has high hopes in e-commerce
The International Airport West Java (BIJB) welcomes the Indonesian government’s efforts to encourage the creation of a logistics hub for e-commerce at Kertajati Airport (KJT). The Cargo Kertajati terminal for domestic service providers came on stream this month. It is run by... more