Apollo in the Spotlight: Felix Nguyen
For the newest edition of our Apollo member interview, we sat down with Felix Nguyen from Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, Vietnam. We discussed the importance of automotive vehicles for the future of logistics, why freight forwarders should always be prepared for a new crisis and the key role of his industry for the world […]
Apollo in the Spotlight: Louis Uko
For the newest edition of our Apollo member interview, we sat down with Louis Uko in Blantyre, Malawi. We discussed his extensive logistics experience so far, despite a start in electrical engineering, and his passion for international trade. How did you get started in the logistics industry and what has your journey been like so […]
The best airports for customer experience worldwide—as chosen by passengers
Airports Council International (ACI) World in partnership with leading travel technology company Amadeus, today announce the best airports for customer experience worldwide—as chosen by passengers—through the renowned Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The ASQ program stands out as the preeminent airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking program globally, distinguished by its unwavering commitment to a […]
Russia profits from Red Sea crisis and sees railway cargo traffic to Europe grow
Russian Railways (RZD) is benefitting from the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, according to a number of European logistics companies. As maritime shippers have diverted their routes, logistics companies are getting more and more requests to transit goods through Russia as a quicker and cheaper alternative. Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue to attack ships passing […]
Single European Sky: deal on better management of European airspace
After a decade of negotiations MEPs and the Belgian Presidency of the Council have agreed on new EU rules to optimise flight routes, reduce flight delays and cut CO2 emissions. A provisional agreement was reached on Wednesday morning between Parliament, led by rapporteurs Marian-Jean Marinescu (EPP, Romania) and Bogusław Liberadzki (S&D, PL), and Council negotiators […]
Non-alliance liners double market share on Asia-Europe over the past year
The market share of non-alliance liners operating in the Asia-Europe tradelane has doubled in the space of one year. New data from Alphaliner looks at the array of smaller brands who have come to fill the gap left by global liners who have quit serving Russian markets. Carriers such as New New Shipping, OVP Shipping, […]
Air Cargo Demand up 18.4% in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global air cargo markets indicating a strong start to 2024. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 18.4% compared to January 2023 levels (19.8% for international operations). This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs) since the summer […]
Record TPM opens as ‘difficult’ transpacific contract negotiations get underway
The fortunes of the container market will become clearer this week as close to 4,000 delegates descend on Long Beach for the 24th edition of TPM, the sector’s top annual event.The summit, which runs from Sunday to Wednesday, brings together lines and shippers to hammer out contracts and comes at a time where container shipping […]
Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2023, Full Year 2023 Numbers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of December 2023 and calendar year 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, and oversales. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided […]
Biden Administration Launches $3 Billion Clean Ports Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the launch of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to help fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, helping to address the climate crisis and enhance air quality near U.S. ports. The program was established under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the largest climate investment in history, […]
