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Kingscote Rojay Ltd (KRL) has successfully completed the acquisition of Republic Cargo Systems UK Ltd (RCS UK), strengthening its foothold in the UK logistics sector and expanding its air and ocean freight capabilities. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for KRL, as RCS UK, previously part of the U.S.-based RCS Group, has established itself [...]

AGL Terminals, part of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and its partner, BALSA, are proud to announce the successful commencement of operations at A-Berth, Duncan Docks, following the completion of a lease agreement with Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). This marks a significant milestone in the partnership between AGL and TNPA, underscoring the shared commitment [...]

Logistics, transportation and shipping specialists LTS Global Solutions has advised UK firms to remain flexible ahead of President Donald Trump unveiling a 10% tariff on UK goods and a 20% levy on EU goods in a watershed moment for global trade.  Trump's policy will establish a baseline 10% tariff on all imports from countries [...]

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet and asset management solution, is simplifying DVSA compliance for Fly By Nite by equipping all its trailers with Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) tracking – a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional laden roller brake tests. In preparation for this April’s new DVSA requirement for all trailers to undergo quarterly [...]

SAS Cargo, the air freight division of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), has partnered with cargo.one globally to bring its capacity to the leading platform for digital air freight procurement and sales. Thousands more freight forwarders will soon gain enhanced digital access to SAS Cargo capacity. The collaboration aligns SAS Cargo with a fast-growing and popular [...]

Sparck Technologies, the automated packaging specialist, has received the prestigious Royal designation ‘By Royal Warrant’ from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Bestowing the honour at a ceremony held at Spark Technologies’ global headquarters in Drachten on March 13th, Arno Brok, the King’s Commissioner for Friesland, said: “Sparck Technologies has a reputation for [...]

As the Spring season ushers in increased consumer demand, warehouses and storage facilities nationwide are experiencing the usual uptick in activity. Pallet Truck Shop, the UK's largest supplier of manual handling equipment such as pallet trucks is speaking up about the critical need for appropriate equipment and comprehensive training to safeguard workers during this [...]

SolitAir, the UAE’s only dedicated cargo airline operating express daily scheduled services between Dubai and high-yield key trade routes across the Global South, has selected AIR SUPPORT A/S’s PPS Flight Planning and OpsControl aircraft tracking solutions to power its flight operations. The partnership underscores AIR SUPPORT A/S’s dedication to delivering state-of-the-art flight planning and [...]

With the forthcoming increase in the employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) rate to 15%, effective 6 April 2025, all businesses must implement cost-effective workforce and operational strategies and in the freight and logistics sector this is particularly key in  maintaining competitive remuneration packages to retain skilled drivers, warehouse staff, and logistics professionals. A report [...]

As the world aims to tackle the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation, the oceans, covering over 70% of our planet, are at the forefront of both the challenges and solutions we face. Sustainability science, with its interdisciplinary approach, is essential in addressing the complex interactions between human activities and marine ecosystems. Ocean [...]

Haissam Badr, National Freight Manager at international logistics provider Aramex UK, has warned that the outbreak of a fire at Heathrow Airport could cause a significant backlog not only at Heathrow but also at surrounding airports, leading to widespread delays. The fire, which erupted at a nearby electrical substation, led to a substantial power [...]

Reacting to a speech by the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, at the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference, Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: "The Foreign Secretary’s announcements on a closer working relationship with UK business will be music to their ears.  "Quarterly meetings, trade roadshows, better intelligence sharing, and a fresh approach to economic diplomacy [...]

Paper Plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a final determination that paper plates are subject to both antidumping and countervailing duties from China and Vietnam, and antidumping only from Thailand. The ITC found that critical circumstances exist for China, but not for Thailand or Vietnam. [...]

After the pandemic and Brexit, the British International Freight Association says it thought that there was a better understanding of the critical importance of efficient international supply chains. If the initial mainstream media coverage of the incident at Heathrow is anything to go by, clearly that is not the case, with little mention in [...]

CIRRO Fulfillment, a leading global e-commerce fulfillment provider, is strengthening its European network with two new state-of-the-art fulfillment centers in Spain and Italy. The Madrid facility has been operational since January, while the lease for the Novara site was finalized in March. This expansion enhances CIRRO’s ability to offer faster, more efficient fulfillment solutions [...]

Retailers have faced mounting challenges in their preparation for Ramadan this year, as ongoing geopolitical tensions and persistent supply chain disruptions continue to complicate operations. As disruptions to trade routes, increased shipping costs, and delivery delays become an everyday challenge for exporters into the region, multinational logistics specialist Aramex UK has highlighted how retailers [...]

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has received a ‘Gold’ rating from EcoVadis for 2024. This is the first time Webfleet has achieved Gold status from the leading business sustainability ratings provider, putting it in the top five percent of around 150,000 companies assessed globally by EcoVadis. EcoVadis assesses organisations on the quality of [...]

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has launched a pilot project with global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel to accelerate import cargo clearances at Frankfurt Airport.  Developed by WFS’ specialist E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) team and Kuehne+Nagel Frankfurt, the project aims to optimize operations team and warehouse capacity to reduce waiting times and [...]

As warehouses prepare for the busy days that come with the spring season, Midland Pallet Trucks is offering a range of high-quality lift tables at reduced prices. Designed to improve efficiency, safety, and ergonomics in warehouse operations, these lift tables provide essential support for material handling, reducing manual strain and streamlining workflows. Spring is a [...]

ommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Johnny Was owner will outfit new 560,000+-square-foot, omnichannel facility with end-to-end automation platform Global warehouse robotics provider Exotec has partnered with Oxford Industries to automate a new large-scale distribution centre in Lyons, Georgia, with its Next Generation of Skypod System. Oxford Industries is a leader in the apparel industry, [...]

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