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Michele Grubbs, Vice President at the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII), a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting and promoting the business of international trade and the intermodal transportation community. Ms. Grubbs has been with PMSA since 2004, overseeing its Long Beach [...]

End-to-end supply chain solutions specialist Knowles Logistics has invested in state-of-the-art drone and robotics technology to revolutionise its warehousing and inventory management operations. The drone, known as inventAIRy XL, is supplied by industrial automation technology experts, RAWview and has been specifically designed for the logistics sector to drive efficiencies across warehousing operations, offering unparalleled accuracy [...]

project44 has provided visibility for more than a half million over-the-road (OTR) shipments in China for several multinational companies including CEVA Logistics. project44, the leader in supply chain visibility and the only High-Velocity Supply Chain Platform, announced today three exciting developments in China including the launch of the Movement by project44™ platform in the [...]

British cargo airline, One Air, connected 28 global airports in its first year of operations, carrying over 17 million kilos of cargo, and is now preparing to embark on the next phase of its fleet expansion with a third Boeing 747-400F entering service by the end of August. One Air operated its inaugural flight [...]

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) used the latest episode in its 2024 webinar series to deliver some key advice on the subject of safety in the container shipping environment. Keynote speaker at the webinar was Mike Yarwood, managing director of loss prevention at TT Club, a global leader in providing insurance and risk [...]

Third-party logistics specialist Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK has won the Infrastructure award at the 2024 UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) Awards for Excellence. Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK was crowned the winner in the Infrastructure category at the UKWA Annual Lunch & Awards on 10 July 2024 in London. The UKWA Award for Excellence in [...]

Pallet Truck Shop, a leading provider of high-quality pallet trucks and warehouse equipment, today shared valuable insights on optimising warehouse efficiency through the strategic use of pallet trucks. In today's competitive business landscape, maximising productivity within the warehouse is paramount. While often overlooked, pallet trucks can significantly impact a facility's overall performance. By carefully [...]

ShipBots, a leading innovator in e-commerce fulfillment solutions, is thrilled to announce the signing of a landmark Last-Mile Service Purchase Contract with Aeros for package delivery using airships and drones. Under this agreement, Aeros will handle the delivery of 5 million parcels annually for ShipBots in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This strategic partnership [...]

Responding to the National Audit Office report: “The condition and maintenance of local roads in England”, Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director Policy at business group Logistics UK, says: “The report makes sober reading and is a sad reflection on the state of disrepair of England’s roads. Potholes cost the UK’s economy over £14.4 billion1 a [...]

Transformative acquisition expands Asyad's footprint adding critical operational hubs across the world’s busiest markets, offering customers market access through Oman’s central location on the global trade map Asyad Group’s first international acquisition in core logistics activities Asyad expands into key cargo origin economies with active operations in China, India, Europe and the United States [...]

Streamlining Logistics Communication for a Connected Future Trade Tech, Inc., a global logistics platform, introduces its latest update: a groundbreaking real-time chat capability built natively into its industry-leading global logistics platform. This new addition is set to reshape the way its customers, which are primarily NVOs and Freight Forwarders, communicate, collaborate, and connect with [...]

Innovation project commenced for faster safety checks in intermodal transport CargoBeamer, Europe's leading logistics service provider for the intermodal transportation of non-craneable semi-trailers, is driving further innovations toward greater efficiency in rail freight transport. Together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (Fraunhofer IML) and the Studiengesellschaft für den Kombinierten Verkehr e.V. (SGKV), the [...]

GEODIS continues to make progress in customer relations, and is today publishing the results of a satisfaction survey carried out by Ipsos. 92% of respondents, GEODIS customers throughout the world, are satisfied with the Group's customer relations. The Net Promoter Score (NPS), which assesses customer experience through the likelihood of recommending the service, has [...]

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a specialist in temperature-controlled active packaging, has opened new Opticooler® stations in Miami, USA, and Dublin, Ireland. These strategic locations enhance DoKaSch TS’s reach and provide better access to our reliable packaging solutions in the Americas and Europe, supporting the global supply of life-saving medicines. Located near Miami International Airport (MIA), [...]

The carrier utilizes its extensive network to connect the perishables across the US FORT WORTH, Texas — Today on National Mango Day, American Airlines Cargo shares record volumes of mango shipments as it marks the half-way point in a multi-month project for the carrier in transporting high volumes of fresh mangoes this summer. The [...]

Gaston Schul, Europe’s largest independent customs broker, strengthens its Nordic operations by opening an office in Strömstad, Sweden. This expansion supports their goal to be the leading provider of customs and trade services in Europe. Gaston Schul, Europe’s largest independent customs broker, strengthens its Nordic operations by opening an office in Strömstad, Sweden. This [...]

Speedlink International Logistics has appointed Mark Horner as its new Business Development Director. Mr Horner joins the international logistics and global courier services company, bringing with him extensive experience from the aviation industry, as well as specialist knowledge in airfreight ground handling services and logistics. In his role as Business Development Director, Mr Horner [...]

A global IT failure impacting major airports and airlines will cause disruption and delays to air cargo services that could take days or even weeks to fully resolve. The IT failure, which took place today, Friday, affects Microsoft systems and has seen thousands of flights grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight [...]

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has proudly presented Jamie Hartles, CEO of Howard Tenens Logistics, as the recipient of the UKWA Chairman’s Award. The UKWA Awards for Excellence, held annually, celebrate outstanding achievements within the logistics sector. It was a moment of immense pride for the Howard Tenens Logistics team to see Jamie recognised [...]

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is starting a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport in support of SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities  Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or using biofuels by 2030. Commencing on [...]

Higher capacity 3D printed crane hooks made by Huisman tested to 350 tonnes

Confined space in factories, industrial plants and hospitals are all natural environments for the new Enerpac telescopic gantry

Confined space in factories, industrial plants and hospitals are all natural environments for the new Enerpac telescopic gantry

Mammoet completes first heavy transport project using alternative to fossil-fuel diesel

The 2021 Crane & Rigging Workshop will be held September 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

The new Tadano AC 4.070-1 and AC 4.070L-1 have a capacity of 75 tons,

Manitowoc announces 110 US ton (100 tonne) GHC110 telescopic boom crawler crane

It is time to submit your entry for the 2021 IC Tower Index ranking of the world’s largest tower crane-owning companies

Updated 70 tonne Tadano all terrain crane available in two versions with 44 or 52 metre boom

The tower crane collapsed as it was being dismantled.

The tower crane collapsed as it was being dismantled.

Eisele AG has been a Tadano customer for over 30 years.

Mountains, tight turns, steep inclines and minimal space were all challenges met by Fanger with its 160 tonne Demag AT crane on a dam job in the Swiss Alps

Urcan Makina has been appointed official distributor to represent the full range of RT cranes for Turkey.

Palfinger delivered a PK 23500 truck with a loader crane to Djibouti, Africa.

The new RC-Trio is a general-purpose cylinder available in 41 models and is designed for use in all positions.

The 51-crane package will support Maxim’s seven new locations.

Construction boom and growing trend towards prefabricated buildings is increasing demand for Potain tower crane models

Landmark LHM 550 mobile harbour crane will be the eighth Rostock machine installed at the Port of Tema in Ghana 

Landmark LHM 550 mobile harbour crane will be the eighth Rostock machine installed at the Port of Tema in Ghana