UNCTAD sees 4.7% global economic growth in 2021

Global economy expected to grow by 4.7% in 2021, faster than earlier…

Emirates SkyCargo marks first year of passenger freighter service

One of the first air cargo carriers globally to introduce cargo-only flights…

Global air cargo up slightly on strong Asian exports

Worldwide air cargo volumes rose 1.1% in February and 0.9% in January-February,…

Thailand surveys locations for land bridge linking Gulf of Thailand, Andaman Sea

The Thai government is surveying locations in Chumphon and Ranong in southern…

MSC beefs up Asia-US service network

Two new services to be launched to help ease industry-wide congestion and…

PortCalls March 17, 2021

Our latest issue PortCalls (March 17, 2021). Stories include: PH logistics stakeholders…

Singapore starts trial use of robot ‘couriers’ for on-demand deliveries

The trial will pave the way for wider use of autonomous robot…

Further container carrier takeover of logistics firms likely this year: Drewry

Drewry sees further consolidation with 3PL companies in 2021 by ‘carriers with…

Airports investing billions in IT to accelerate industry recovery

Airports spent 5.46% of revenues in 2020 on IT, representing about US$3.5…

Cathay Pacific posts US$2.8B record loss for 2020, remains ‘in survival mode’

Hong Kong carrier logs its worst financial results in its more than…