Hong Kong is reeling from its worst fire in nearly 80 years, after a blaze tore through a high-rise residential estate in the Tai Po district, leaving at least 128 people dead and dozens still missing. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday in a complex undergoing renovation, spread rapidly through bamboo scaffolding and construction […]
Eight out of 10 UK SMEs expect holiday season sales to be up on last year Over a third (38%) of such sales to be made to customers from outside Europe Eighty-eight percent see Black Friday style e-commerce events as key to meeting sales goals Federal Express Corporation released fresh insights from a survey of small and […]
Inland terminals and digitally connected multimodal corridors are becoming critical to airfreight reliability in Europe, easing road congestion, stabilising time-sensitive flows, and integrating factory-to-airport movements through rail, road and barge connectivity. Asset-backed networks, enhanced by automation and AI-powered control towers, are increasing resilience and throughput across key corridors such as the Rhine-Alpine route, enabling manufacturers […]
With over three years of experience in airfreight and logistics, Martijn Smeets works in technology in the freight forwarding sector at CargoClub, an industry first start-up looking to tackle customer retention. What was your dream job as a child? I always dreamed about joining the Dutch equivalent of SWAT. What’s the biggest change you’ve seen […]
Air China Cargo has ordered six Airbus A350F aircraft to boost operational efficiency, reduce maintenance complexity, and strengthen long-term network resilience, becoming the first mainland Chinese operator of the new freighter. The A350F offers up to 111 tonnes of payload, an 8,700 km range, significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions, and compliance with ICAO’s […]
Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2025, hosted by TIACA from 3rd-6th November at Yas Island Arena in Abu Dhabi, brought the community together for an event packed with strategic announcements, leadership changes, and future-focused dialogue. The forum marked several firsts: the first ACF hosted in Abu Dhabi, the first held inside a major sports arena, […]
China Eastern’s move to restore and expand Shanghai–Delhi wide-body services helps correct a prolonged supply imbalance, reducing reliance on third-country hubs and improving reliability for high-value, time-critical cargo. Direct uplift provides immediate advantages for e-commerce and electronics supply chains, restoring scale, shortening line-haul distances and stabilising just-in-time component flows. The decision reflects a measured easing […]
Aircraft parts pricing is shaped by complex supply chains, regulatory requirements, and operational urgency, with costs varying widely by condition, traceability, fleet age, and whether components are new, overhauled, or serviceable. Critical systems — from hydraulics and electrical units to fasteners and cabin interiors — carry significant and often escalating costs, driven by certification standards, […]
Hangar A provides nationwide next-day and two-day delivery without large distribution centres by leveraging commercial airline cargo capacity, offering cost-efficient speed, high visibility, and flexibility for both small parcels and oversized freight. Its Express Cargo Management System integrates with customer systems via an API-first architecture, using AI to automate routing, optimise carrier selection, predict exceptions, […]
Explosive gas atmospheres are a constant consideration in the design and operation of ships, FPSOs and offshore platforms. From cargo pump rooms to v… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive
The challenges of the past few years have increased the awareness of the vulnerability of the shipping industry to delays as congestion builds in key… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive
Germany’s largest offshore wind farm to date, EnBW’s He Dreith project, achieved key milestones as it proceeds with construction and provides encoura… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive
