Freightos adds Garuda and YTO to digital platform 
Freightos has expanded its WebCargo platform with two major airline partnerships, further boosting digital booking access in Asia. Garuda Indonesia Cargo has joined exclusively, offering forwarders direct eBooking from Jakarta and Denpasar to hubs such as Singapore, Tokyo,... more
China–UAE auto link
AD Ports group and China’s SPG Yantai Port have signed a preliminary strategic agreement to develop green automotive industrial parks. The partnership aims to create a China–Middle East–Africa automotive logistics corridor, combining infrastructure and expertise to support trade... more
PayPal–DP world deal
DP world has signed a memorandum of understanding with PayPal to collaborate on cross-border digital payments. The initiative, described by DP world as a first of its kind, is designed to simplify international transactions for merchants, shippers and marketplaces by offering... more
Port Otago expands rail
Port Otago has officially opened a NZD 13m rail pad at the Port Chalmers container terminal, attended by three government ministers and regional leaders. The project is linked to an NZD 8.2m loan to construct an additional rail pad at the Southern Link inland port in Mosgiel by... more
Crossing the Tasman Sea for FedeEx
ASL Airlines Australia has begun operating its first Trans-Tasman flights for FedEx, linking Christchurch with Melbourne and Sydney. The milestone follows the arrival of the carrier’s second Boeing 737-800BCF, now providing dedicated express cargo capacity between Australia and... more
Challenge Group renews Iata animal transport certification
Challenge Group has successfully renewed its Iata CEIV Live Animals Certification, confirming its long-standing expertise in the safe and professional transport of horses and livestock. The group moves around 8,000 horses a year, over 5,000 of them on its own Boeing 747 fleet... more
U-Ming adopts wind power
U-Ming marine transport has completed the installation of four rotor sails on its 325,000 dwt very large ore carrier 'Grand Pioneer'. According to its own information the Taiwanese shipowner is the first in the country to adopt the wind-assisted propulsion technology, supplied... more
Damen marine wins orders
Damen marine components (Dmc) has secured contracts to deliver equipment packages for 14 multi-purpose vessels under construction in India. Eight vessels of 6,300 dwt are being built by Udupi Cochin shipyard for a Scandinavian owner, marking the first collaboration between Dmc... more
China–Central Asia route opens
According to China’s state-owned news agency Xinhua, Shanxi province has launched its first rail-road intermodal freight service to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The route runs from Zhongding logistics park to Kashgar North station in Xinjiang, with containers carried onward by... more
Nova Marine expands reach
Nova marine carriers has entered the Oceania market through a joint venture with New Zealand’s McCallum bros. The partnership will provide transport between New Zealand and the Chatham Islands, replacing the ageing Southern Tiare according to the company. The 50/50 venture was... more