Faster border processing along the Asia-Europe corridor 
                     
                    The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Digital Logistics (part of RZD and INTELLEX) have signed a MoU to promote joint developments, standardisation and digitalisation of operational processes across Europe's borders along the Asia-Europe corridor. The measures should enable faster... more
 Australian farmers reduce freight costs 
                     
                    In Australia, farmers and regional communities will significantly reduce freight costs through the deployment of Inland Rail, a new study shows. Shifting horticulture and post-processed agriculture from road to rail will save an average AUD 76 (EUR 48) per tonne, with cost... more
 First B737-800BCF for Atran Airlines 
                     
                    Atran Airlines, the Russian air express carrier within the Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of its first B737-800BCF, thus increasing its total number of freighters to five. Having completed certification of this type of freighter, which can accomodate eleven standard... more
 Australia has great airfreight potential 
                     
                    Airfreight only represents 1% of Australia's trade volume. But a new report released by the independent think tank Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and BIS Oxford Economics shows that the goods travelling in the bellies of international aircraft arriving and departing... more
 Air Charter Service opens new office in Shanghai 
                     
                    The aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service (ACS) continues to expand its Asian operations by opening a new office in Shanghai. Stephen Fernandez, ACS’s Apac regional director, said: “Shanghai was a natural choice for our second office in mainland... more
 SF Airlines broadens physical and digital footprint 
                     
                    Shenzhen-based SF Airlines has taken delivery of its third new freighter this year. The B767-300F, which was converted from a passenger to a cargo plane and commissioned in a mere 90 days, increases the carrier’s fleet to 53 units. Meanwhile, the airline is also active on... more
 U-Freight launches e+ 
                     
                    As the global e-commerce market develops apace, a significant increase in the number of small business start-ups is being seen. They often have limited resources and are looking for cost effective behind-the-scenes assistance with order fulfilment, plus associated logistics and... more
 Japanese brand relying on ADAC  
                     
                    Fuso, the Daimler subsidiary in Japan, has switched to ADAC Truckservice for breakdown assistance. The service range encompasses on-site assistance and all towing. In addition, ADAC Truckservice handles all administrative processes, such as warranty checks and central billing... more
  Air Partner opens offices in Houston and Singapore 
                     
                    The aviation services group Air Partner has inaugurated new offices in Houston, Texas (USA) and Singapore, as it further extends its global reach to serve the needs of its international customer base. With the opening of the Houston office, Air Partner solidifies its... more
 Unilode renews ULD partnership and offers digital pallet... 
                     
                    Building on a partnership that started in 2014, Unilode Aviation Solutions, a provider of outsourced unit load device (ULD) management and repair solutions, has renewed a long-term agreement for managing the ULD fleet of Hawaiian Airlines, a US passenger carrier and the... more

