Ezhou Huahu airport becomes central China hub 
Ezhou Huahu International Airport has become a major airfreight hub in China, with international freight rising 138% in the first three quarters of 2025. It added 24 new routes, handling over 249,000 t of international freight – up 261% from 2024 – and operating nearly... more
OneOcean and SHI sign digital collaboration MoU
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and OneOcean, Lloyd's Register's digital solutions provider, signed an MoU at Kormarine in Busan to develop digital and data technologies. The partnership focuses on data sharing, machine learning and AI to improve vessel performance, including... more
SF Express partners with Air One to expedite freight
SF Express, Asia's largest logistics provider, has partnered with Air One to expedite freight between China and the UK. Under a one-year charter, four Boeing 747-400BDSF freighter flights weekly connect Ezhou in China with East Midlands Airport in the UK, marking the launch of... more
85% of Asia-Pacific SMEs optimistic
According to a new FedEx survey on trade relations between Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, 85% of SMEs in the region are confident about future business with Europe. Furthermore, 87% of European SMEs expect their trade balance to shift in favour of exports to the APAC region or... more
Mast launches industry-first neutral airfreight platform
Mast Ltd, incubated by MOL Incubation Bridge, has launched "Umbrair", the industry's first neutral, equitable trading platform for spot air cargo. Aiming to accelerate digital transformation since 2022, Umbrair streamlines complex order processes between shippers... more
Berli Jucker & DHL elevate Thai logistics
Berli Jucker Logistics (BJL), part of the BJC Big C Group, has partnered with DHL Supply Chain Thailand to enhance Thailand's logistics to global standards and support growth in key sectors, especially healthcare. This joint venture aims to improve distribution efficiency,... more
Accelleron and Hyundai Marine partner on digital solutions
Accelleron and Hyundai Marine Solution (HMS) have formed a strategic partnership to enhance digital integration for ship management and engine performance. The collaboration will see HMS distribute two Accelleron solutions: 'LOREKA360° Tekomar XPERT' Engine, which monitors... more
MOL promotes women's careers at conference
MOL participated as a Gold Partner at the Maritime SheEO Conference 2025 in Mumbai, a prominent global event dedicated to advancing women's careers in shipping. Over three days from October 28, more than 500 industry professionals from 70 companies attended under the theme... more
Report shows steady hull and cargo markets
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2025 Stats Report, revealing largely stable conditions in the global marine insurance market for 2024, with total premiums rising 1.5% to USD 39.92 bn. Hull and cargo insurance both showed modest growth –... more
Liege Airport signs sister airport agreement
Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport have signed a sister airport agreement at the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore, marking a significant step towards strengthening transatlantic air cargo cooperation. The partnership aims to increase freighter... more