Rail Cargo sending new blocktrain to Turkey 
Austria’s Rail Cargo Group has been collaborating successfully with the Turkish forwarding company Büyük Anadolu Lojistik Organizasyonlar (Balo) since September 2013. Now the two service providers are stepping up their strategic partnership by developing high-frequency... more
Significant changes looming for logistics industry
DHL, one of the world's leading logistics providers, has published the second edition of its "Logistics trend radar" with extended contents and a refreshed design. The current report builds on the first issue, portraying the recent development of trends already... more
Etihad shifts operations in Doha
The four daily passenger flights that Etihad Airways operates from its Abu Dhabi hub (UAE) to Doha (Qatar) were transferred to the new Hamad international airport (HIA) on 14 May. Freighter services to the new airport will commence from 18 May. Opened at the end of April, HIA... more
Azerbaijan Railways renews locomotive fleet
Alstom has been awarded a EUR 300 million contract to supply 50 KZ8A freight locomotives to Azerbaijan Railways (ADDY). The units will be assembled in Alstom’s JV manufacturing site in Astana (Kazakhstan) between 2016 and 2018. The contract may include the construction of a... more
Reliance opens office in Doha
Dubai-based Reliance Freight Systems – the agent of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group network for Dubai, Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi (UAE) – has opened a new office in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Reliance Doha will provide the company’s full range of multi-modal forwarding services,... more
USA and Europe continue to show positive momentum
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released data showing airfreight markets in March were up by 5.9% compared to a year ago and capacity grew by 3.4%. While this marks a significant improvement in volumes compared to March 2013, much of the growth took place in... more
A soft landing in Doha 
The official opening of the new airport in Qatar – initially planned for December 2012, and then called off again at the last minute on 1 April 2013 – has now finally taken place on 30 April. more
Mafex puts out feelers to Middle East
The Middle East is once more a central point for Mafex internationalization. The Spanish railway association, in collaboration with Icex Spain-Exports and Investment recently undertook a study mission to Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait to discuss new business options for the Spanish... more
Etihad and PAL set up landmark partnership
Etihad Airways' president and CEO James Hogan (right), and Philippine Airlines (PAL)'s president and COO, Ramon S. Ang, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that marks a new era of cooperation between the flag carriers. The MoU lays the foundation for a renewed... more
Saudia Cargo's striding ahead in e-freight implementation
Saudi Airlines Cargo has made significant progress with regard to implementation of the electronic air waybill (e-AWB), a paperless document aimed at simplifying the air freight supply chain process. The move is in line with the carrier’s strategy and commitment to improving the... more