While many economies in Southeast Asia struggle, Vietnam’s GDP grew 6.5% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2015. The country is expected to be one of the best performers this year among the major Asian economies. (Photo: Timo Balk)

Miami International Airport's appeal for cargo operators resulted in Western Global Airlines launching flights from the airport late last year with MD-11F charter operations to Latin America. (Photo: Miami-Dade Aviation Department)

Nippon Cargo Airlines has cancelled orders for four Boeing 747-8s worth about US$1.5 billion. (Photo: Boeing/Tim Stake)

A group of businessmen and investors from China visit the Shahid Rajaee Port Complex in Bandar Abbas, Iran, in this January 2015 photo. (Photo: Shahid Rajaee Port Complex)