What’s in the box? China has to know 
The Chinese customs is implementing its new China customs advance manifest system (CCAM) on 28 June 2014. From that date, enterprises that send containerised goods as ocean freight to China must submit advance information to the Chinese customs authorities before a vessel... more
Kerry helps distributing fashion brand in Asia
The streetwear brand Carhartt Work In Progress has secured a contract with Kerry Logistics to help streamline the brand's Asia distribution network. Kerry Logistics' warehouse and distribution facilities in Hong Kong will serve as an Asia-Pacific hub for the clothing... more
Yet another attack on airport in Pakistan
Unidentified gunmen fired on a passenger plane landing at Peshawar airport in northern Pakistan, killing one passenger and wounding two crew members on 24 June. Police said that at least five bullets hit the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft that was carrying nearly... more
Two new cargo services from Seattle to Asia
Seattle airport (Sea-Tac) in the US state of Washington, welcomed two new Asian freighter services over the past few days - all because Japanese and Chinese people love cherries from the country's Pacific northwest region. On 20 June, Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) began a new... more
Damco starts CFS operation in Myanmar
The third-party logistics provider Damco has started operating the first international standard warehouse and container freight station (CFS) facility in Myanmar. The 4,000 sqm centre is C-TPAT compliant and strategically located within 15 km from Yangon's ports and major... more
Russian Railways augments infrastructure and fleet
Russian Railways (RZD) plans to invest EUR 8.4 billion this year and EUR 897 billion in coming years in its infrastructure and fleet. This year, the railway intends to purchase 839 Russian electric and diesel locomotives, followed by 886 more in 2015. The company’s 2015... more
FPS New Zealand wins MPI accreditation
New Zealand's ministry for primary industries (MPI) has accredited freight forwarder FPS New Zealand to handle and transport imports and exports of dairy and non-dairy products for human and animal consumption. All primary processors of animal material and products for human or... more
CPSL handling Air Asia's cargo in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) has been selected as handling agent for AirAsia's cargo operations and documentation at the Cathay Pacific Cargo terminal in Hong Kong. Operations have been running smoothly since CPSL began providing services for AirAsia on 15 May... more
Dentressangle launches Hong Kong - Paris service
According to figures from France Diplomatie – the French ministry of foreign affairs and international development, French imports from Hong Kong increased by 11.6% in 2012 to a total of EUR 272 million. The goods mostly consisted of jewellery, time-pieces, toys and... more
UK and China sign rail MoU
The UK and China recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), paving the way for closer co-operation on areas such as rail design, engineering, construction, supply, operation and maintenance. The agreement covers all modes of rail, including the development of new build... more