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MOL’s Car Carrier Orca Ace earns ClassNK’s 1st Remote Survey (RMSV) notation
| February 24, 2021 | Maritime News | Liner Shipping
Thanks to the Scallog robots, the Belgium wholesaler Bricolux is getting ready for the back-to-school rush in less than three months tops
| February 24, 2021 | Logistics
A school and educational materials wholesaler since 1973, Bricolux is a leading household name in the education and childhood sectors in French-speaking Belgium and Luxembourg, among professionals, its historical core target group, and private individuals. In order to benefit from a logistics that meets its challenges and ambitions, the wholesaler Bricolux has chosen in 2019 the Goods to Man Scallog robotization.
Customer focus on reliability, speed and flexibility: time:matters looks back on an equally turbulent and successful year
| February 24, 2021 | Logistics
AS Kohimo places an order for PEMA Tank production line
| February 24, 2021 | Energy News
Estonian-based AS Kohimo has placed an order for PEMA Tank production line, consisting of PEMA TW5000-25 Assembly & Welding station with integrated PEMA 4×4 MD Column & Boom. The company, specialized in manufacturing various steel structures, is looking to gain better quality, higher efficiency, and shortened delivery times by investing in new welding automation.
DHL Express and SmartLynx Malta partner to break new ground in cargo transportation
| February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Freighters
• Companies announce signing of a new partnership agreement • SmartLynx Malta will support Express Division of Deutsche Post DHL Group with two Airbus A321-200 freighter aircraft • The fuel-efficient aircraft is the most technologically advanced and environmentally efficient aircraft in its class
AirBridgeCargo keeps on supporting AVI programs out of Europe
| February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Freighters
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), one of the leading all-cargo carries in live animals’ transportations, has completed two Boeing 747 charter flights from Europe to Kuwait, Western Asia delivering 355 heifers and 10 bulls to their new home.
FAA orders high-tech inspections of engines on Boeing 777s
| February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration’s airworthiness directive mandates that the titanium fan blades on certain Pratt & Whitney engines be examined immediately before they can return to service. Pratt & Whitney is a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp.
Intermarine and SAL Heavy Lift say “Ola Brasil” and establish a new joint office in São Paulo
| February 24, 2021 | Project / Heavy Lift News | Maritime Project
An exciting new venture is about to unfold in Brazil. On March 1st 2021, Intermarine Brazil and SAL Heavy Lift Brazil will open their doors in the great South American country. By establishing a joint office, the two heavy lift shipping & logistics companies are set to strengthen their operations in South America and expand their activities within the project cargo and breakbulk sectors.
Chapman Freeborn appoints North Asia Cargo Director, to support growth strategy and increasing demand
| February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Freighters
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as Cargo Director, North Asia. With 15 years’ experience in aviation, Allen begun his career in 2006, gaining industry knowledge at several air cargo businesses before taking on a senior role as Cargo Manager China at Chapman Freeborn in 2013.
Qatar Airways Cargo joins Validaide as a premium member
| February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Freighters
Shippeo, the European leader in real-time supply chain visibility, releases its Supply Chain Recovery Index
| February 24, 2021 | Logistics
Shippeo tracks nearly 10 million transport orders every year, from 140,000 carriers operating in more than 3,000 industrial sites and warehouses across Europe. Thanks to this data, Shippeo has built a weekly index to measure the business recovery in 4 industrial sectors on a European scale.
Kuehne+Nagel forms strategic partnership with Chinese pharma specialist Jointown
| February 24, 2021 | Logistics
Gap Inc. announces plans to build new distribution center in Longview, TX to meet rising demand for digital shopping
| February 24, 2021 | Logistics
Schneider celebrates 30 years of intermodal
| February 24, 2021 | Intermodal News | Road
Schneider, a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, is celebrating a major milestone, the 30th anniversary of its intermodal service offering.
Narvar and Cycleon partner to create comprehensive global returns solution for retail
| February 24, 2021 | Logistics
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions grows in China
| February 24, 2021 | Logistics
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is on a growth path in China with numerous new businesses. The supply chain and e-commerce service provider has taken over extensive logistics and fulfillment services for a total of five new customers at four locations in its Chinese network.
Ethanol and biomass-based diesel RIN prices approaching all-time highs
| February 24, 2021 | Energy News
The prices of renewable identification number (RIN) credits—the compliance mechanisms used for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—have been steadily rising in recent months and are approaching their highest nominal levels in the history of the program.
Hidden pollution from shipping threatens sustainable ocean efforts
| February 24, 2021 | Maritime News | Technology
Ships are the polluting ‘elephants in the room’ nobody is talking about despite a global drive to make oceans cleaner, according to new research. Nearly every vessel, from commercial vessels to day-tripper yachts, are continually releasing substantial amounts of toxic metals into the sea, according to the study.
2015 FAST Act Law funded more than 110,000 road & bridge improvements, ARTBA research shows
| February 24, 2021 | Intermodal News | Rail
Seaway tolls to increase by 2.0% in 2021
| February 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals
