India to double wide-body fleet before 2032, says Airbus 
According to the latest Airbus market forecast, Indian carriers will require 1,290 new passenger aircraft valued at USD 190 billion between now and 2032 to satisfy surging annual demand. By 2032, Airbus forecasts that 36% of India’s fleet will be wide-bodies, more than doubling... more
Queensland plans to modernize outback roads
Australia's legendary Outback Way will receive a major boost as part of a AUD 24.5 million (EUR 16 million) road funding agreement between local, state and federal governments. The Outback Way runs from Laverton in Western Australia through the Northern Territory to Winton in... more
Strong start for PACTL
China's Shanghai Pudong Int'l Airport Cargo Terminal Co Ltd (PACTL) achieved a year-on-year tonnage growth rate of 12.52% for the first two months of the current year. The company handled 191,361 t in the period under review - the best result for the first two months of the year... more
Coal haulier Bis Industries expands truck fleet
Bis Industries, a mining industry logistics company based in Australia, has purchased 30 Scania R 580 V8 trucks for hauling coal. The trucks are in use 16 hours per day for six days a week at the Whitehaven coalmines near Gunnedah in New South Wales. The vehicles haul coal from... more
Australia invests in railfreight network
Australia’s national freight productivity is to be boosted through the injection of AUD 125 million (EUR 81.7 million). The country's government has advised the Australian Rail Track Corporation that AUD 50 million (EUR 32 million) is available for the advanced train management... more
Thai Cargo now EU ACC3 and RA certified
Thai Cargo can now guarantee an entirely secured process through its service as an air carrier and warehouse operator for all shipments to EU states and on all flights across the Thai network. Thai was appointed ACC3 on 31 January 2012 for Bangkok port. On 1 July 2013, Thai... more
Just one day to go until the 17th business run
The business run is returning to China. Number 17 in the series of athletic networking events created by the Munich-based German sales and business development firm Flensborg and Associates, the run in Shanghai targets active professionals from the heavylift and project cargo... more
Etihad Cargo to enhance China operations
Etihad Cargo, part of the United Arab Emirates' national airline Etihad Airways based in Abu Dhabi, will enhance its Chinese cargo services later this month when it increases bellyhold cargo capacity between Abu Dhabi and Chengdu. Effective 30 March, cargo capacity to and... more
Asia – Quo vadis? 
In China and in other countries and regions that do not follow the Gregorian calendar (including Vietnam, South Korea and parts of Japan), the Chinese Year of the Horse 2014 has begun. The logistics industry is watching developments with keen anticipation. more
NATS signs agreement with first ever foreign company
UK based air traffic management company NATS, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). NATS has had a close relationship with JCAB for several years and has hosted visits to the UK for both JCAB senior management and operational... more