Asia Cargo News

What Asia Cargo News does

Asia Cargo News is a B2B trade media publication serving logistics and cargo supply chain decision makers in the Asia Pacific region. It is published twice monthly by Apex Asia Business Media Ltd, an independent publisher operating under Apex Asia Media Group and headquartered at 21 Gold Shine Tower, 346-348 Queen's Road Central in Hong Kong. Founded in 2008, the publication positions itself as the only dedicated newspaper for professionals directly managing logistics and cargo supply chains, covering airfreight, sea freight, and logistics via a professional journalist network based in Hong Kong with global correspondents. Its content covers aviation, shipping, logistics, law and finance, and people movements in the cargo industry.

The product portfolio comprises the core twice-monthly newspaper and its companion Digital Edition (accessible online via subscription with zoom, pagination, and print functionality), the annual AFLAS Awards (Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards) recognizing industry excellence, and an Event Diary listing industry conferences and exhibitions. The company also operates as a TIACA Media Supporter, providing coverage of association events including the TIACA Executive Summit and Air Cargo Forum. Advertising packages are distributed and sold through a network of regional sales offices in Hong Kong, Germany, France, Singapore, and USA.

Revenue is generated through two streams: display and banner advertising on the website and in the print publication (serving advertisers including airlines, airports, freight forwarders, logistics companies, and solution providers) and recurring subscriptions for the print and digital editions providing exclusive access to industry news and analysis. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is available on inquiry. Ownership is independent/founder-led with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or public market backing. The company has been continuously operational since 2008 and was actively publishing content as of July 2026.

Name

Asia Cargo News

Legal name

Apex Asia Business Media Ltd

Website

https://asiacargonews.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asia Cargo News is a twice-monthly B2B newspaper and digital edition published from Hong Kong by Apex Asia Business Media Ltd, serving logistics and cargo supply chain decision makers across the Asia Pacific region with news on airfreight, sea freight, and logistics, supported by advertising and subscription revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Trade Media

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Logistics trade media
• Cargo news publishing
• Freight industry reporting
• Supply chain journalism
• Aviation cargo news

Headquarters

HQ city

Central

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: The publication generates revenue through display advertising, banner ads on website, and sponsored content. Advertisers include airlines, airports, freight forwarders, logistics companies, and solution providers in the cargo and supply chain industry.
2. Subscriptions: Asia Cargo News offers subscription services for its print and digital editions, providing exclusive access to industry news, analysis, and reports for cargo and logistics professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Asia Cargo News publishes a twice-monthly B2B newspaper and operates a corresponding online news platform delivering up-to-date and often exclusive articles on airfreight, sea freight, and logistics across the Asia Pacific region. The publication is targeted at decision makers in the cargo and logistics industry and is complemented by a subscription-based Digital Edition and the annual AFLAS Awards (Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards) program.

Product overview

Asia Cargo News is a twice-monthly B2B newspaper and online news platform published by Apex Asia Media Group, serving as the only dedicated publication for logistics and cargo supply chain professionals in the Asia Pacific region. The core offering consists of the Asia Cargo News newspaper and its companion Digital Edition, supplemented by the AFLAS Awards (Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards) and an Event Diary feature listing industry events. The publication delivers exclusive news articles on airfreight, sea freight, and logistics written by professional transport and supply chain journalists based in Hong Kong with global correspondents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asia Cargo News Newspaper and Online News Platform A twice-monthly B2B newspaper and online news platform delivering up-to-date and often exclusive articles on airfreight, sea freight, and logistics across the Asia Pacific region, targeting decision makers in the cargo and logistics industry.
• Digital Edition An online digital version of the print publication, accessible via subscription, allowing readers to view the magazine digitally with zoom, pagination, and print functionality.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAsia Cargo News is listed as a TIACA Media Supporter, providing coverage of TIACA events including the Executive Summit 2026 and Air Cargo Forum 2026. The partnership provides mutual visibility with TIACA promoting the publication to its members and Asia Cargo News covering association events and initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Container News: Online trade publication covering container shipping, ports, and intermodal logistics. Direct editorial overlap with Asia Cargo News's shipping section and similar B2B advertiser base.
• FreightWaves: Digital-first freight and logistics media and data platform serving shippers, carriers, and brokers. Comparable audience of logistics decision makers, with a stronger data/subscription product mix.
• The Loadstar: Long-running B2B news outlet focused on container shipping, logistics, and freight forwarding. Closely comparable editorial coverage and B2B advertiser model, though with a global rather than APAC-centric lens.
• Supply Chain Management Review: B2B publication serving supply chain and logistics managers. Comparable decision-maker audience and advertiser mix, with a broader supply chain rather than pure cargo focus.
• Splash 24/7: Online B2B publication covering shipping, ports, and maritime logistics. Direct editorial and audience overlap, with a global rather than APAC geographic focus.
• Air Cargo News: UK-based B2B newspaper covering the global air cargo industry. Direct competitor to Asia Cargo News in the airfreight beat, with overlapping advertiser base (airlines, GSAs, freight forwarders).
• Air Cargo World: Long-standing B2B air cargo trade publication. Direct peer on the airfreight editorial beat, with comparable advertisers (airlines, forwarders, ground handlers).
• Maritime Logistics Professional: B2B title serving maritime logistics professionals across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Overlaps with Asia Cargo News on maritime and supply chain coverage and audience.

Broad incumbents

• Lloyd's List: Established maritime and shipping intelligence title with deep archives. Overlaps in shipping/ocean coverage but operates as a broader incumbent with subscription data products rather than as an APAC-focused newspaper.
• Journal of Commerce (JOC.com): Established B2B publication covering container shipping, ports, trucking, and logistics in North America and globally. Comparable advertiser mix and editorial beats; broader incumbent portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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