Geodis invests in new facility
GEODIS has invested in a multi-user facility in Incheon, South Korea in response to a recent surge in demand for supply-chain services in the country. The new facility is to...
DHL expands airfreight capacity with more Sydney connections
DHL EXPRESS is growing its flight network to serve growing demand between Oceania, Asia Pacific, and the US and Europe. With new Boeing 777 freighters, the flight routs will offer...
Shipping giant launches low-carbon solution using biomethane
Ahead of the UN Global Compact and as part of the first high-level preparatory talks for the COP26 summit, shipping line CMA CGM has put forward solutions that are immediately...
Stena Bulk sets zero emissions target
TANKER shipping company Stena Bulk set out five dated decarbonisation targets that form a comprehensive roadmap for the company to become a net zero business by 2050. Stena Bulk...
Techtronic commits to new Sydney industrial facility
MANUFACTURER Techtronic Industries has committed to a $188m state-of-the-art distribution facility at Australia’s first industrial community, The YARDS, in Kemps Creek, Western...
Global air-cargo demand up significantly on pre-COVID levels
THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association’s air-cargo market data for February shows global demand for air cargo continues to be well above pre-COVID levels. The data show that...
GEODIS appoints new air freight director in Asia-Pacific
YIGIT Saricinar has been promoted to the position of regional air freight director of supply chain operator GEODIS’ Asia-Pacific operation. He will join GEODIS’ regional...
Zim launches new trans-Tasman service
ZIM is widening its service coverage in Australasia by launching the New Zealand to Australia service (N2A). The service connects to both the China Australia Express (CAX) and the...
Assistance vessel to be deployed to MPV Everest
THE AUSTRALIAN Antarctic Division is making preparations to send a support vessel to the Southern Ocean to accompany MPV Everest back to Fremantle. The chartered Antarctic...
Poseidon Sea Pilots has ambitions to expand
SINCE Poseidon Sea Pilots was awarded the contract to provide pilotage services at Brisbane, there has been a buzz about the outfit. Poseidon Sea Pilots director Steve Pelecanos...
HMM’s new 16,000-TEU ship embarks on maiden voyage
HMM Nuri, one of eight new 16,000-TEU containerships to be delivered to HMM, was full to capacity on its first voyage. On 6 April, HMM Nuri departed the Port of Singapore with...
Big ship comes to Melbourne
THE PORT of Melbourne and Victoria International Container Terminal recently welcomed the massive containership Soroe Maersk – the longest vessel to call at the port. Maersk...
ABB Azipod electric propulsion marks 30 years at sea
FROM its creation three decades ago to its market leading position in shipping today, the Azipod® propulsion has revolutionised marine transport. First seen on the Finnish...
Stolt Tankers launches sustainable biofuel trial
STOLT Tankers, which operates a fleet of 152 tankers, is partnering with GoodFuels to trial the use of a marine biofuel produced from sustainable and certified feedstocks. The...
Aussie exporters to get traceability edge
THE AUSTRALIAN government said it is investing more than $7 million in projects to enhance the country’s reputation for producing high-quality wood and fibre. The first round of...
