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Expo no. 84: Freight of your life
It might be a panda en route to a zoo or cashmere jumpers heading for Boston. Regardless of value, there's a good chance it will be shipped through Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo hub.
Oceania
Fiji Airways resumes services to New Zealand and Australia trials a novel approach to curbing kangaroos.
Remote control
Playing a vital role in linking isolated populations to the outside world, these three airlines are reliant on subsidies. For the wounded rancher or long-distance oil-worker they are indispensable.
Observation
Vienna's balmy morning rush hour reveals how careful urban planning, elegant cyclists and unhurried pedestrians can coexist—proof that mobility need not mean aggression, and cities can breathe.
Motional issue
In this edition we consider the systems and logistical threads that allow us to make those all-important connections, whether at the airport, the railway station or in the art gallery.
Europe
On the road with Danish prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Spanish emigration and the Turkish elections
The missing link
Toronto’s new air-rail connection, UP Express, is revolutionising the city’s transport network. Made to be business-traveller friendly, its aesthetic is influenced by the Canadian landscape and some sharp uniforms.
Safe passage
Transporting works of art is a delicate, high-value business. As the sector expands, Monocle explored the fine art of moving priceless paintings and sculptures around the world.
Under the sun
Creating a seat for the great outdoors often leaves designers lost. We’re glad to see makers of alfresco furniture that remain true to clean lines, hardwearing materials and quality construction.
Team player
Despite his position as president and COO of Ritz-Carlton, Herve Humler’s ability to motivate all around him regardless of role is a modern-day inspiration in leadership.
