WTO reports world trade growing at 25% [03/Sep/2010]

Growth in trade has been the main driver behind the recovery of the global logistics sector. The latest figures from the WTO show that trade expanded 25% year on year in the first half of 2010. Read Full Article...

Cisco's troubles typify supply chain challenges [09/Aug/2010]

Over the past 7 or 8 months Cisco, the high tech manufacturer responsible for much of the global internet infrastructure, has been in crisis due to the malfunctioning of its supply chain. Read Full Article...

Lufthansa Cargo continues to see high growth in 2010 [12/Jul/2010]

Leading air cargo airline, Lufthansa Cargo, continued to grow at a remarkably fast rate through the first half of 2010. Read Full Article...

Indicators give mixed signals for logistics market [05/Jul/2010]

Although the global air and sea freight markets are soaring at remarkable levels, indicators coming out of the wider economy are suggesting lower rates of growth. Read Full Article...

Swire and Cathay Pacific sell HACTL stake for HK$1.9bn [26/May/2010]

The sale of Cathay Pacific’s stake in Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Limited (HACTL), the world’s largest air freight terminal, is indicative of wider developments in the Chinese Air Cargo market. Read Full Article...

TNT Mail spin-off prompts take-over speculation [09/Apr/2010]

TNT has announced plans to spin-off its Mail division and focus on Express. This could make it even more vulnerable to take-over by UPS or FedEx. Read Full Article...

Cathay Pacific and Air China announce cargo merger [01/Mar/2010]

Cathay Pacific and Air China have agreed to merge some of their cargo operations through a purchase of 49% of Air China Cargo (ACC) by Cathay. Read Full Article...

Germany tops Trade Logistics rankings [20/Jan/2010]

The World Bank’s survey of the capacity of countries to efficiently move goods and connect manufacturers and consumers with international markets puts Germany at the top. Read Full Article...

Air carriers boosted by Asia Pacific surge [13/Jan/2010]

A new round of air cargo figures for December has been released by the major airlines, showing the beneficial effects of the upturn experienced in the Asia Pacific region. Read Full Article...

Air freight continues to grow out of Hong Kong [11/Jan/2010]

The booming demand for air freight out of China is reflected in the latest figures published by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL). Read Full Article...