30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft 
The Indian airline Indigo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft to help expand its international network to long-haul destinations. India, a fast-growing aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household... more
Ceremony marks new chapter for Iloilo port
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has officially transferred the management of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) to Visayas Container Terminal (VCT). The handover, which took place on 6 May, was marked by a ceremony attended by executives from PPA, VCT, and... more
AA Cargo: new routes and more service this summer
Out of Europe, American Airlines is now operating new widebody services from Barcelona (BCN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), from Copenhagen (CPH) and Nice (NCE) to Philadelphia (PHL), and from Venice to Chicago. Some of these seasonal routes started as early as April while others... more
Maiden voyage of new super B-class vessel
AAL Shipping recently introduced the 'AAL Limassol', the first in its new super B-class fleet, during a ceremony in Quanzhou, China. This vessel is designed to manage large and complex cargoes and features significant advancements in maritime transport technology. The design... more
Second flower boom of the year
According to figures and analysis from World ACD Market Data, total worldwide tonnages rose by a further +5% in week 17 (22-28 April), after gaining +4% in week 16, more or less wiping out the week-on-week (WoW) declines of -2%, -4% and -6% in the previous three weeks caused by... more
Chennai hosts first International Ports Conclave
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) recently attended the first International Ports Conclave on the Chennai campus of the Indian Maritime University. The event, entitled "Ports and Terminals: Crisis and Disaster Management - Policies and... more
Jilin: improved intermodal access
The two transport companies Fesco (Russia) and Geo Tour Logistics (China) want to jointly develop land-based transport services for containers between the city of Hunchun (Jilin Province, China) on the Russian/North Korean border and the Russian and Chinese ports. The two... more
Globalink augments heavy haulage fleet
The Kazakhstan-headquartered transport specialist has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities by integrating 35 advanced 540 HP 6X4 heavy tractors in its heavy-haulage fleet. This recent upgrade will improve the efficiency of trade routes between China, Central... more
Another month of double-digit growth
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered a year-on-year increase in its monthly cargo throughput for the third month in a row, with a 15.1% rise to 428,000 t in March. This uptick comes on the back of another successful year in 2023, with the airport once again... more
Riyadh Dry Port welcomes first Jubail train
The maiden train carried its load of 78 teu to Riyadh Dry Port along the Saudi Arabia railway line that connects Jubail Commercial Port with the East Train Network. The maximum capacity for a single trip on the railway is 140 teu. This alternative enhances the connection... more