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FTL pricing has softened over the past quarter and looks set to dip further in 2023, but LTL pricing continues to increase and looks set to remain reasonably stable next year, with select increases, reports US freight giant C.H. Robinson From around week 13 of this year to now, the truckload market has performed [...]

Freight rates for 40' containers moving from China to the port of Los Angeles fell to $1,825 in October, which is equivalent to the pre-pandemic peak season level, report from Shifl highlights Ocean freight spot rates for 40' containers moving from China to the port of Los Angeles fell to $1,825 in October, which [...]

6th edition of the DHL Logistics Trend Radar brings together 40 trends that will help shape the direction of businesses, societies, and technologies for the global logistics community in the next decade Megatrends and macro forces such as Covid-19, climate change, urbanization and geopolitical events ‘are accelerating the speed of transformation in logistics’ Sustainability [...]

Silk Way West Airlines has signed an order with GE Aerospace for a total of 16 GE9X and GE90 engines to power its new fleet of long-haul Boeing aircraft. The new engines, the world’s most powerful models, will contribute to the Azerbaijani cargo airline's sustainability goals by reducing its fuel consumption. Silk Way West [...]

> > > Partnership with leading managed marketplace will boost airline’s digital footprint and sales from freight forwarders in all corners of the world > > > cargo.one comprises a substantial component of Turkish Cargo’s omni-channel sales strategy in order to support the air cargo brand becoming one of the Top 3 air cargo [...]

Revolutionary -70°C cryogenic shipping now available across Asia and the Pacific Stockholm, November 24, 2022: Envirotainer, the global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for shipment of pharmaceuticals, has opened a new CryoSure® station in Singapore. This significantly expands global availability of the ultra-cold solution for the transportation of medicines at -70°C. The [...]

After testing outside-in supply chain planning concepts via Project Zebra, LKQ Europe realised a 17.3% increase in forecast value add and reduced impact from the bullwhip effect   o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, and analyst firm Supply Chain Insights today announced that LKQ Europe captured [...]

Inauguration of 747-8F "Inspire." at Boeing Everett Delivery Center Delivery of the first aircraft as part of charter agreement with Atlas AirExclusive global air capacity and reliable service Kuehne+Nagel has put into operation its first Boeing 747-8 Freighter as part of the long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air [...]

The UK Warehousing Association has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, voicing its Members’ concerns about sharp rises in business rates.  Upon learning that warehouses will face higher costs whilst also being denied the relief package offered to other sectors, CEO Clare Bottle requested an urgent meeting with HM Treasury to map out how to [...]

$780m acquisition of European freight forwarding group propels Abu Dhabi-based port operator to become a global logistics platform Strategic investment also offers exposure to maritime activities in the Mediterranean region and port facilities in Spain By Will Waters AD Ports Group has agreed to acquire Noatum, a global integrated logistics and top-50 international freight [...]

Cargo owners and freight railroads are urging Congress in intervene after a fourth rail union rejected the tentative agreement brokered by the Biden administration among labor unions and freight railroads By Will Waters Representatives of US cargo owners and freight railroads are urging Congress in intervene to prevent strike action on US freight railways [...]

PortXchange Products B.V., one of the leading tech start-ups in the maritime domain for predictable and sustainable shipping, has announced a long-term global partnership with BigMile, supplier of software for calculating and analysing transport-related CO2 emissions. Through their combined efforts, the two companies will provide digital solutions to increase transparency of shipping emissions in [...]

Randolph, Massachusetts, November 21, 2022 - RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a single source intermodal, warehouse, and logistics services company, announces today it’s bolstering its commitment to the U.S. Southwest market with the establishment of a highly secure 480,000 sq.ft. transload facility and a dedicated RoadOne executive team, both located in Houston. Located in the overweight corridor [...]

EV Cargo’s Palletforce has once again excelled in its commitment to quality management, workplace health and safety and environmental management. Following a rigorous six-day audit, three of the company’s ISO accreditations have been reaffirmed, with the external assessment team proclaiming Palletforce’s compliance levels among the best in the industry. ISO – the International Organisation [...]

Businesses seeking to expand their operations globally are being given a boost by London-based trade-tech firm Phlo Systems, whose new technology platforms are also making it “easier, cheaper and faster” to cut through the complexity of customs declarations. Chief executive Saurabh Goyal, who launched Phlo Systems five years ago, said: “The launch of our [...]

The total climate footprint from production to combustion should be considered in the EU ETS for maritime. The World Shipping Council joins with Danish Shipping and renewable energy producers, shipowners and other organisations in an open letter to EU’s decision makers. The European Commission has proposed to include shipping in the EU’s emissions trading [...]

Tower Cold Chain’s latest product for smaller pharmaceutical shipments, the KTEvolution container offering protection, security, and visibility in a small box, is now available for demonstration globally, at the company’s Centres of Excellence in the EMEA, APAC and Americas regions. The KTEvolution is the most recent addition to the temperature-controlled specialist’s product range and [...]

Building work completes at Gemini Point, bringing 55,475 sq ft of new commercial space to County Durham FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has completed a new £3.5m business park comprising nine industrial units in Peterlee, County Durham. Gemini Point is located at Bracken Hill Business Park and offers businesses a range of spaces with [...]

Jai Kanwar, co-Founder and joint-Managing Director, Zeus, said: “The new tax for owners of electric vehicles set to effect in April 2025 will immediately deter uptake at a time when we should be doubling down on sustainability measures to become a more self-reliant economy. This not only puts national sustainability goals further out of reach [...]

All fleet managers understand the importance of regular maintenance. Experienced managers also know it’s better to perform these repairs proactively instead of running to failure, but even standard preventive care can fall short. As winter approaches, fleets should consider remote diagnostic tools. Remote truck diagnostics solutions analyze vehicle health factors and transmit them wirelessly [...]

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