Asia Cargo News

Asia Cargo News serves as the sole publication dedicated to individuals overseeing logistics and cargo supply chains in the Asia Pacific area. It connects key figures within Asia's freight and logistics sector. Each edition features timely and often exclusive articles on airfreight, sea freight, and logistics, crafted by our exceptional team of transport and supply chain journalists from around the globe. In addition to covering international awards, Asia Cargo News also hosts targeted round tables and seminars, providing service providers a platform to showcase their offerings to supply chain managers in Asia.

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Alarm bells ring over global truck driver shortages

1 week ago | asiacargonews.com | Michael Mackey

Alarm bells are ringing over a demographic time bomb in the trucking industry, which could destabilize the logistics industry and economic development. Most recent intervention was by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), which advocates on behalf of some 3.5 million companies working on the roads in over 100 countries, whose latest global truck driver shortage report makes disturbing reading for both long-haul as well as both first- and last-mile delivery capacities.
Maastricht Aachen Airport seeks to boost china ties and Asian trade

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) aims to enhance its network connections with China and boost its overall Asia trade as the hub presents itself as an alternative air cargo gateway to Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (AMS).
United Cargo expects a good start to 2025 amid uncertainties

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

United Cargo is anticipating a positive start to the year, continuing the momentum of a successful 2024 and peak season despite potential market uncertainties under the new Trump administration. Jan Krems, president of United Cargo, said the carrier did “much better” in 2024 compared to its pre-pandemic performance despite a slow beginning of the year, and he signalled optimism that at least the first three months of 2025 would remain strong. “I think there’s no real peak.
DHL moves to grab larger slice of returns

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Ian Putzger

DHL Supply Chain started into 2025 with a push to establish itself as the largest provider of returns services in North America through the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions for an undisclosed sum. Taking over the reverse logistics specialist adds 14 return centres and 800 employees to the integrator’s footprint in this sector, which makes it the largest actor in this arena in North America.
Etihad Cargo eyes further Asia expansion

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Etihad Cargo is looking to further expand its footprint in Asia, citing growth in intra-Asia trade fueled by a surge in ecommerce and the region’s significant role as a major manufacturing and export hub. In 2025, Etihad plans to expand its bellyhold capacity in Asia with new flights to Hong Kong and Taipei, aiming to enhance both regional and global connectivity. Currently, Etihad Cargo operates seven dedicated freighter flights per week to Shanghai, two to Guangzhou and six to Hong Kong.
HKIA accelerates investments in infrastructure, digitalization

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is advancing its digitalization efforts and infrastructure developments to support future air cargo needs. The world’s busiest air cargo hub highlighted the importance of investing in digitalization to address the evolving requirements of the air cargo industry on the back of new trends and emerging technologies.
Freight pricing, contracts become more fluid

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Ian Putzger

As the 2024 peak season approached, cargo owners and forwarders found themselves staring at the prospect of losing out on limited capacity on air cargo routes to North America and Europe. Projections of large volumes and tight capacity further constrained by large-scale disruption – especially a port strike along the U.S. East Coast – prompted many to secure airfreight capacity through contracts.
Software provider opens door for airline premium ecommerce service

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Ian Putzger

Ecommerce traffic is a low-yield business for airlines – consolidations of large numbers of low-value shipments that would not be viable for air transport if customs processing costs were to arise. Software provider Kale Logistics offers functionality that could turn this into a more profitable revenue stream for carriers. Stan Wraight, president and CEO of air cargo consultants SASI Worldwide, argues that airlines are positioned to move ecommerce faster than integrated express carriers can.
Hactl sees cargo boost from Hong Kong’s new three-runway system

Mar 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Charlee C. Delavin

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is anticipating Hong Kong’s new three-runway system to significantly enhance the city’s air cargo volumes and strengthen Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) status as a major international aviation hub. Wilson Kwong, chief executive of Hactl, HKIA’s largest independent air cargo handler, said the three-runway system will progressively raise capacity at the airport and present many opportunities for the Hong Kong air cargo sector.
U.S. tariffs set to change trade flows

Jan 1, 2025 | asiacargonews.com | Ian Putzger

The incoming U.S. president’s pledge to raise tariffs is already affecting international cargo traffic, and trade flows are set to shift as they materialize. Yet another salvo aimed at ecommerce may hit even sooner. Footwear and fashion accessories brand Steve Madden announced shortly after the result of the U.S. presidential election that it was clear it was working to shift its sourcing from China to other countries.