International freight forwarder F.S. Mackenzie has opened an office in Vladivostok, its sixth in Russia.

APL Logistics has opened its first customs brokerage office in Laredo, Tex., in partnership with its subsidiary Carmichael International Service.

For 2013, airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9bn. This is expected to lead to a net profit of $19.7bn in 2014. Both are improvements on previous months. The upward revision reflects lower jet fuel prices over the forecast period as well as improvements to the industry's structure and efficiency. Passenger markets continue to outperform the cargo business, which remains stagnant both on volumes and revenues.

The United Arab Emirates' military plans to complete the rollout of a streamlined joint logistics model and communications system to improve information sharing, procurement and training among its Navy, Army and Air Force in 2014.