Cathay debuts fresh lane 
Cathay cargo has introduced the 'Air-Land Fresh Lane', becoming the first carrier to use the new intermodal channel created by Guangdong and Hong Kong SAR governments. The service aims to enable perishables such as fruit and seafood to move seamlessly from overseas via Hong Kong... more
Nissen Kaiun backs wind tech
Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun has acquired a stake in Dutch wind-assist specialist Econowind, underlining growing interest in fuel-neutral propulsion as the company reported. The Imabari-based company said it selected Econowind for its technology. "Making shipping more... more
Signode upgrades packaging tech
Signode has launched the 'Octopus Prestige' stretch wrapper, a model for high-volume packaging operations. According to the company the machine combines high speed with simplification, aiming to set a new benchmark in end-of-line wrapping. Features include throughput capacity,... more
Scope 3 efficiency leaders
According to Oceanscore’s latest report, 'Scope 3 at Sea', MSC and OOCL are the most efficient carriers on the Asia–Northern Europe trade lane. Covering January to June 2025, the study shows that carrier choice can affect Scope 3 emissions exposure. MSC, with an 18% share of... more
Indian exports shift from USA to Europe after tariffs
Air cargo flows from India are undergoing a sharp rebalancing. According to WorldACD, exports to the USA plummeted after Washington raised import tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50% on 27 August. Tonnages had briefly surged by 28% in the week before the increase, but fell by... more
Cosco, PSA sign mou
PSA Singapore and Cosco have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on warehouse and logistics services at the upcoming 'PSA supply chain hub' at Tuas (Singapore). The facility, located in the free-trade zone alongside Tuas Port, is scheduled to open in... more
Swedish Club expanding in China
The Swedish Club has entered a strategic partnership with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance, part of China’s Ping An group, to expand its reach in the Chinese maritime market. The agreement, the club’s first of its kind in China, aims to combine international... more
Poland temporarily shuts China rail link
According to the news portal 'TVP World', the closure of Poland’s border with Belarus has disrupted one of the most important rail routes between China and the European Union, valued at around EUR 25 billion annually. Poland imposed the measure ahead of joint... more
Apples ride daily train
Indian Railways has recently begun loading apples from Kashmir onto two parcel trains with eight wagons each, carrying 23 t of fruit. From 13 September, a daily parcel service runs between Badgam and Adarsh Nagar, with the first service departing at 6:15 am and arriving the... more
Dubai to Africa – now also in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has been appointed by SolitAir as ground handling partner for its new freighter services into Hong Kong. The Dubai-based carrier launched operations on 7 August with a 22-t capacity B737-800BCF linking Dubai, Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Hong... more