A.R.T. Logistics introduces new intra-Asia multimodal service
Intra-Asia freight forwarder A.R.T. Logistics has launched a multimodal freight service connecting Southeast Asia’s Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand to Central Asia. Cargo…
BFF on Hapag-Lloyd’s Asia-North America services cut
Hapag-Lloyd announced the revision of the bunker fuel factor (BFF) for containers on the eastbound Asia-U.S. and Canada trade lane effective July 1. In…
Global airfreight posts slight growth amid feeble demand
International airfreight markets in April showed modest expansion year-over-year, but it does not buck the 18-month trend of basically no growth in the cargo…
TSA lines attempt another Asia-US rate hike in July
Member-carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) are recommending further general rate increases (GRIs) for all shipments on the Asia-U.S. trade lane from July,…
Big improvements in Manila North Harbor productivity seen this year
MANILA North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) is in full swing in its development program for North Harbor, according to MNHPI chief executive Richard Barclay.…
Hong Kong-based Cosco Pacific is in negotiations to buy ports in China, Southeast Asia, and Greece after selling its container manufacturing unit to parent…
Germany-based Hamburg Sud held a double christening for its two new container ships, the liner operator’s largest ever vessels, each with a nominal capacity…
Hapag-Lloyd announced general rate increases (GRIs) for all dry, reefer, flat-rack and open-top containers from East Asia to all U.S. and Canada destinations effective…
World airfreight demand lacklustre, growth uncertain—AAPA
Global air cargo demand in April slipped slightly for Asia-Pacific carriers, and the weak market trend is expected to continue, says the Association of…
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw cargo throughput rise in April 2013 to reach 342,000 tonnes, up 4.5 percent year-over-year, largely as a result…
Polar Air Cargo Worldwide plans to enhance its 767 intra-Asia services and 747 trans-Pacific services starting early June. One Boeing 767-300 freighter will operate…
Hapag-Lloyd improves Asia-South America East Coast coverage
German box ship Hapag-Lloyd will revise its Asia-South America East Coast (ASE) service effective week 27 to offer more comprehensive port coverage, increased frequency,…
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways said combined cargo and mail volumes for Cathay Pacific and Dragonair decreased in April 2013 year-over-year. The sister airlines…
