Fire Breaks Out on Tug on the Delaware River
On Tuesday morning, a fire broke out aboard a tug on the Delaware River, prompting a rapid response…
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Supply Chain
Boost Warehouse Efficiency with Intelligent Locker Systems and Key Cabinets
As Modern Materials Handling listeners are well aware, fast-paced warehouse and distribution center (DC)…
Trucking
Proficient Q4 Revenue Slumps 15.9% on Weaker Margins
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Rail
‘The problem is not data availability, it’s putting it all together from the different modalities’
in focus: technology Published on 18-02-2025 at 14:59 Image: Shutterstock. © Travel mania One of the milestones for enhancing rail freight in Europe is digitalisation, which requires a step up in the ways data is gathered, processed and analysed. RailFreight.com had a chat with two experts in…
Read More...‘The Channel Tunnel is largely underused for rail freight’
europorte interview III Published on 18-02-2025 at 11:38 A Europorte freight train. Image: © Getlink A…
Read More...Government sets out its plan for how Great British Railways…
Rail Business UK looks at the details of the government’s rail reform plans, which would restructure the industry and establish Great British Railways as a new…
Read More...Industry responds to UK rail reform bill consultation
Rail Business UK provides a round-up of responses to the start of consultation on the government’s rail reform bill UK: ‘The plans set out today will mean a…
Read More...Commission says Dutch train operating contract award broke…
NETHERLANDS: The European Commission has said the Netherlands failed to correctly apply EU rules on competitive tendering when it directly awarded…
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Saudia Cargo charts course for future growth
Saudia Cargo has reaffirmed its position as a global air cargo leader following the successful conclusion of its annual Global Sales Agents (GSA) meeting. The event brought together key partners from around the world to align on the…
Emirates and Nordisk team up to mitigate risk of lithium-ion battery fires
Nordisk Aviation (Nordisk), a leading provider of Unit Load Devices (“ULDs”), has signed an agreement with Emirates for the procurement of advanced fire-resistant AKE containers for baggage and cargo. The agreement will provide Emirates…
Chapman Freeborn expands European reach
Chapman Freeborn is continuing its aggressive expansion in the European market by today launching a new French operations base. Following a strategic restructure of its cargo operations team, appointment of a new general sales agent in…
Stansted airport – a bid for the big time
In wartime 1942 a runway was built by the US Air Force on the green fields of Essex, near a village called Stansted Mountfitchett. Stansted means ‘stony place’ in Anglo-Saxon, possibly not ideal for take-off and landing, but the runway…
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
As international supply chains become increasingly complex, the demand for automation, datadriven decision-making, and seamless logistics operations has never been greater. While digitalisation promises enhanced efficiency and…
AVIAREPS LOOKS TO AIRFREIGHT
Having appointed Frederick Overton as its Global Head of Cargo, AVIAREPS is looking to tap into the airfreight industry. “Currently, most of our aviation clients are focused on the passenger side. That said, we’re actively targeting…
THE SOVIET WORKHORSE
The Ilyushin Il-76 was a fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan designed by the Soviet Union’s Ilyushin design bureau as a commercial freighter in 1967 to replace the Antonov An-12. It was originally developed to deliver heavy loads of…
TRUMP PAUSES DE MINIMIS REPEAL AS PACKAGES PILE UP AT US CUSTOMS
While the 10 percent tariff has garnered tremendous attention, the real sea change in the Executive Order is the suspension of the de minimis loophole. This loophole has enabled e-commerce behemoths to evade American import taxation and…
Welcome to Africa
air cargo Africa 2025, taking place from 19–21 February 2025, at The Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is more than just an industry gathering—it’s a reflection of how Africa is positioning itself at the forefront of global…
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Transport Technology
Five Must-See Attractions at ProMat 2025 in Chicago
ProMat 2025 is set to be the world's largest supply chain and materials handling trade show, taking over three halls at McCormick Place in Chicago. Organized by MHI, the event will showcase cutting-edge technology,…
US DoJ charges aerospace firm with smuggling aircraft parts to Russia
Concerns over significant volumes of aircraft parts reaching Russia from the US appear well-founded, as the Department of Justice has charged another aerospace firm with sanctions-busting.
Flighttime Enterprises, a US subsidiary of a…
Flexible versus Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of Logistics
Warehouse automation is evolving to move away from traditional, fixed systems (such as conveyor belts and sortation machines), towards more flexible solutions such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Fixed automation, while efficient, lacks…
Flexible Warehousing Is Key to Overcoming 2025 Supply Chain Hurdles
With discussions surrounding potential tariff changes on imports taking center stage, businesses are bracing to tackle any supply chain disruptions in 2025, including lingering and new concerns: the year-long closure of the Suez Canal,…
Converted De Havilland Dash-8 freighter eyes new lease of life
Ethiopian, along with other airlines, could benefit after De Havilland of Canada (DHC) said it was making progress in refining its Dash 8-400 freighter, using large cargo door (F-LCD) conversion kits, ahead of certification this year.
“We…
Flexible vs. Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of Logistics
While fixed systems such as conveyor belts and sortation machines have long been the industry standard due to their efficiency, they lack adaptability. They are also costly to modify, and often require significant downtime to…
Environment
Venture Global LNG to Start commercial Operations Calcasieu Pass Louisiana Plant
By Curtis Williams HOUSTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Venture Global LNG will begin commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana on April 15, the company said on Monday, some three years after it shipped its first LNG cargo in a move that led to a protracted dispute with customers. Long-term customers, including Shell …
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Overview
Onshore Power Supply (OPS), also known as Cold Ironing or Alternate Marine Power (AMP) is a system conceived for supplying electrical power to ships at…
Read More...Trump Hostility to US Offshore Wind Reverberates Through…
Feb 13 (Reuters) – Companies that committed to investments in U.S. offshore wind infrastructure and supply chains are scrapping their plans as the…
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