Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
Davies Turner Air Cargo hosts EU/China Customs fact-finding delegation
A high-level delegation of representatives from a joint EU/China Customs project studying the implementation and delivery of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status accreditation has visited the London Heathrow HQ of Davies Turner Air Cargo (DTAC).
The delegation, led by officials from Chinese Customs and also including HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), French and Dutch Customs authorities, spent an entire working day at the DTAC offices, studying such matters as training…
ChemLogix Offers Supply Chain Network Optimization Service To The Chemical Indus …
ChemLogix LLC, a leading logistics service provider, has formed a strategic alliance with Automated Decisions, LLC (ADC) to provide a Supply Chain Network Optimization Service to the chemical industry. The principal of ADC is noted supply chain industry consultant Ted Newton.
Mr. Newton has used award winning methodologies to generate strong supply chain improvements over the past 25+ years. The top tier operations research modeling capability is led by Dr.…
PARO Robot at the Hanover Trade Fair
roTeg AG to display the latest developments in robot palletting technology at North Rhine-Westphalia's joint stand
Dortmund, März 2009 – At the Hanover Industrial Trade Fair in April 2009 Dortmund-based roTeg AG will be exhibiting modern automation technology. The PARO palletising robot with its PARO Control system is suitable for all industries and can be operated without any knowledge of programming.
The engineering company roTeg AG will be exhibiting innovations in the…
Seamless rail traffic for Europe - HaCon at the transport logistic fair 2009
Hanover, Munich 2009-04-03 - HaCon is - as partner of logistic network consulting (LNC) from Hanover – among the 1.600 exhibitors of the exhibitors at the transport logistic in Munich. At Europe's largest logistics fair from May 12th to 15th 2009 HaCon presents its train planning system TPS and the results of the latest projects from the Transport Consulting department.
With TPS, HaCon has launched an innovative train planning and…
ChemLogix Offers SOCMA Members Select Logistics Program to Reduce Freight Costs …
ChemLogix LLC is partnering with the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) to provide its members with premium transportation and logistics services that can significantly reduce costs and improve control of domestic and international shipping operations.
Offering state-of the-art logistics management technology and resources through its “Load Center”, ChemLogix can help small and medium-sized chemical shippers reduce freight costs by taking advantage of the same competitive pricing that larger…
Air Cargo Europe 2009 – Industry gathering in a year of challenges
The air cargo business, like many other sectors, is feeling the effects of the economic crisis. IATA, the International Air Transport Association, is expecting the downturn this year to be at least five percent. This is the general background against which the international air freight sector is coming together at the 4th Air Cargo Europe at the transport logistic trade fair in Munich, which takes place from 12 to 15…
Wafer Conveyors at Photovoltaic Technology Show 2009
The Photovoltaic Technology Show 2009 ended last March 6th with approximately 10,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors in attendance. Montech attended the show and drew a positive response. Organizers and industry operators were very satisfied.
“Our proposal of wafer belt conveyors really hit the target,” said Gianluca Aloisi, Conveyors Division Manager, Montech. By outsourcing the belt conveyors, the suppliers of turnkey solutions or wafer and solar cell processing equipment can turn…
New England Trucking Company Adds Shipment Tracking to Website.
Lee, NH - S&J Transportation Services (SJTRANS.com) released "Shipment Tracking" to their arsenal of web tools last week. Shipment Tracking allows customers to check on the status and location of their freight from any internet connection. Information including Deliver Dates, Times, POD's. For those customers that are looking for import container information, Shipment Tracking displays last free date from the pier. Customers that use S&J Transportation to take care…
Training is still important when times are tough, says UK freight forwarders ass …
The British International Freight Association (www.bifa.org) has never doubted the vital importance of training to all levels of any organisation involved in freight activity.
BIFA continues to believe that training is a worthwhile investment in the good times and now with the economic chill being felt across the business world, a properly trained staff will be of any business’s survival strategy.
The advantages of putting time and effort…
Automated connection to the warehouse with Montrac
At the intralogistic show LogiMAT 2009 in Stuttgart, Montech introduced a solution for the automated connection of the warehouse, based on the transport system Montrac. The solution is particularly interesting for companies looking for a way to link their warehouse with production or other facilities.
The self-moving shuttles, equipped with a belt for automatic loading and unloading, travel between the warehouse and production area according to the instructions of…
ChemLogix LLC Establishes Blog To Provide Insights on Chemical Transportation & …
ChemLogix LLC recently established the ChemLogix Chemical Transportation and Logistics Blog at http://blog.chemlogix.com to provide insights on topical issues regarding chemical transportation and logistics services while inviting commentary from the chemical logistics community. The goal of the web site is to open a forum of discussion that provides new perspectives on logistics challenges effecting chemical shippers.
“We are hoping to stimulate a vigorous exchange of contemporary ideas and positions within the…
Fixing the Problem That May Have Caused the British Airways 777 Crash
March 17, 2009 - Recent findings from the AAIB accident investigation point to ice buildup in the fuel system as the key factor in the January 2008 crash of a British Airways 777 in London. On March 11th, 2009, the NTSB called for a redesign of the fuel system, and for the affected aircraft to have those changes installed within six months after the redesign is complete.
In the January 2008…
2ic Software Extends Service to Linfox Logistics in Indonesia
Pallet control software specialist supports logistics expansion in the Asia Pacific
2ic Software is pleased to announce the installation of its 2ic Pallets application at Linfox Logistics locations in Indonesia. Currently serving over 50 Linfox Logistics sites in Australia, 2ic is proud to extend that support as the leading logistics provider continues its expansion throughout the Asia Pacific region.
“2ic Pallets provides highly automated pallet reconciliation and tracking and minimises the…
Airplus Bio Film - Air-cushioning made of bio-film
Metzingen. The air-cushioning system Airplus from Storopack is being extended to include a bio-plastic material quality. The compostable film is designed to run on all the machines in the series, giving great variation on the types of applications it is suitable for. The filling and padding material can be used throughout all service departments, from small dispatch rooms to the automated distribution centre. The composting ability of Airplus Bio Film…
ATC Global 2009: “Efficiency more important than ever”
The air transport industry has faced a considerable decline in passenger numbers due to the worldwide economic downturn. “In such times, efficient and economical behaviour is more important than ever – also in air navigation service provision”, states Stefan Lentz, head of commercial business at DFS, the German air navigation service provider (ANSP). “When offering consulting services, training measures and ATM solutions, in addition to safety and service aspects, we…
ChemLogix Global LLC Created to Provide International Logistics Services to Smal …
ChemLogix LLC has established ChemLogix Global LLC, a new subsidiary dedicated to providing international supply chain and logistics services world-wide using the latest web based technology and leading partnerships. ChemLogix Global offers small and mid-sized shippers the opportunity to optimize their international logistics operations, expand into new markets, and ensure compliance with the many new regulations for security, international trade and financial processes.
As a licensed NVOCC and freight forwarder, ChemLogix…
AIRLINK CONFIRMS ATTENDANCE AT INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT WEEK EXHIBITION; BAYERN INT …
The second edition of International Freight Week – the Middle East’s only intermodal event, takes place 18-20 October 2009 at Abu Dhabi’s National Exhibition Centre.
Over 800 sqm of floor space has already been reserved, with Airlink International today confirming their involvement, following a successful inaugural show:
"We had a very good show at International Freight Week 2008, resulting in the development of new sales leads and new contacts. Such…
PSI Implements Real-Time RFID Asset Tracking Solution for Public Transportation
Berlin, 4 March 2009 – PSI subsidiary PSI Transcom GmbH is implementing a wireless RFID real-time tracking system at the Stuttgart Strassenbahnen AG (SSB) together with RMS.LU S.A. of Luxembourg. The solution is comprised of AeroScout Wi-Fi tags, chokepoint exciters, the Cisco® Wireless Location Appliance and PSI’s depot management software. It will be utilized to coordinate the maintenance of buses and trams in the main depot.
RFID real-time tracking of buses…
Do Plane Crashes Happen in Threes? - Sometimes, Yes
March 3, 2009 - Do plane crashes happen in three? It may seem like a superstitious belief and not at all scientific, but AirSafe.com creator and leading aviation safety authority Dr. Todd Curtis says that there may be more than a little bit of truth behind that belief.
On 25 February 2009, a Turkish Airlines 737 crashed in Amsterdam, killing nine passengers and crew members. This crash also…
ECO.PLAST establishes superior PUR steering-wheel for tractors and construction …
It belongs to the conception of agricultural- and construction-machines, that they have to be made of solid and durable material that can, with robust flexibility, withstand the rigorous demands of daily use. As the control centre of this heavy device, the operator's cab takes on greater importance. It has, in recent years, transformed itself from a purely functional unit to a comfortable space with optimal ergonomics. This improvement owes to…
PSI Presents Airport Solutions at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2009
Berlin, 2 March 2009 – PSI will be presenting new developments and extensions of software solutions for airports at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2009 from 24 to 26 March 2009 in London.
With the airport suite PSIairport, PSI provides an integrated baggage handling from check-in to loading using the host technology of the conveyor system and equipment and the material flow control. Topped off with components for supporting the entire passenger…
Massive security problems with LRIT systems reported
In its MARINE SAFETY ADVISORY NO. 6-09 Marshall Island reports massive issues with Inmarsat-C equipment concerning so-called EGC messages transmitting security related informations for vessels. In some cases a combination with LRIT messages seem to cause problems.
Now it is wanted to appeal to the ad-hoc LRITgroup at the IMO to find a solution.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines report a reliability rate of only 78 % for Inmarsat-C devices.
With its…
BSG signs strategic distributor agreement with Trackon Telematics
DUBAI – February 26, 2009 – Business Systems Group (BSG), the regional competency center for Exactus Supply Chain Software Solutions, announced today that it has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with Trackon Telematics, one of India’s leading and most advanced Fleet Management and Tracking Services Provider. Under this agreement, BSG will be authorized to sell and support Trackon Telematics’ line of products in the entire Middle East through direct…
Cockpit4u helps airlines to reduce training costs
Cockpit4u recently attended as an exhibitor and key sponsor the LCC conference held at Singapore, on 11 and 12 February 2009.
From Feb 11 -12 over 300 Businesses from across Asia-Pacific attended the LCC in Singapore, Asia’s definitive airline conference. The event held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention Centre, was an opportunity for business networking and is one of a series of networking receptions.
The Symposium has covered many aspects of…
FIRST GLOBAL CONFERENCE ACCLAIMED - Delegates praise inaugural Abu Dhabi event
Delegates to the first Global Aviation Safety Conference for Humanitarian Air Operations, held in Abu Dhabi at the end of last week, were unanimous in endorsing the event.
The conference focused on aviation safety and the unique difficulties faced in transporting aid personnel and materials to sites that are often barely accessible.
“This was an excellent forum to explore and share the problems and solutions inherent in airborne humanitarian operations,”…
The Travelling Salesman Web Service
JOpt.AAS reduces the number of vehicles in a fleet at the same volume of jobs/deliveries and optimizes overall route times and distance
2009/02/21 - The Travelling Salesman Problem is probably one of the most studied problems in computational mathematics. Due to its practical relevance for many applications in the field of logistics and field force planning there are many studies dealing with algorithms and approaches to solve the TSP programmatically.…
WEB WAY TO CARGO CONVENIENCE
Maximus Air Cargo customers can now take advantage of new interactive features on its website maximus.aero which enable users to calculate cargo logistics, including maximum payload, flight distances, aircraft range, and currency conversions.
The site gives technical specifications for the eight aircraft in its all-cargo fleet – the largest in the Middle East – comprising Antonov An-124-100, Airbus A300-600RF, Ilyushin IL-76TD, and Lockheed Hercules L382G.
Customers can identify the most…
HIGH-FLYING MAXIMUS DOUBLES TURNOVER IN 2008
Maximus Air Cargo, the Abu-Dhabi headquartered specialist ‘heavy-lifter’ of the airfreight world, more than doubled its turnover during 2008 – topping $100 million for the first time.
Total sales revenue of $110.8 million grew by 134 per cent from $47.3 million, driven by expansion in fleet capacity and consistent dispatch reliability.
Freight-ton kilometres flown during the year, the most important indicator of air cargo operations, grew to 347,785 – up…
Supply Chain Solutions Provider Made4net Announces Partnership with Westwind Tec …
(Paramus, NJ & Hartsville, SC) February 19, 2009– Leading supply chain execution solutions provider, Made4net, has announced today its partnership with Westwind Technologies, a corporate supply chain consultancy in South Carolina.
The new partnership enriches Westwind Technologies’ offerings to companies looking to improve warehouse operational efficiency and profitability in today’s highly competitive environment. Made4net’s warehouse management system, WarehouseExpert™, will provide Westwind Technologies’ clients with all the critical capabilities and…
Logistics Security Concept protects the total Supply Chain
K2Q INTERNATIONAL SECURITY CONSULTING recommended by Munich Re
Munich Re - the world's second largest reinsurance company with over 5,000 customers in 160 countries, 38000 employees and an annual revenue of 38 Billion Euro has recommended Juergen Kempf’s Logistics Security Concept to their partners
Excerpt of the Newsletter:
LOSS REDUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN
European Initiatives and innovative preventative concepts
Juergen Kempf, co founder of TAPA EMEA in 1999, has established his innovative business…
EPAL EUR-box pallets with counterfeit-proof control seals
Inferior material quality and neglected safety standards of counterfeited EUR-box pallets evoke enormous risks. Therefore the European Pallet Association EPAL secures its EUR-box pallets with special control seals that are made counterfeit-proof by the worldwide smallest micro colour-code particles SECUTAG®.
EUR-box pallets are one of the most important logistic loading equipments. They must comply with certain material requirements and are especially suited for the transport of goods that are not or…
HAVI Logistics chooses Axxom for its strategic and tactical logistics planning
“The Global Lead Logistics Provider” HAVI Logistics relies on Axxom`s solution ORion-PI® Value Network Optimization for its strategic logistics, distribution and sourcing planning. HAVI Logistics uses the software in internal supply chain projects to support strategic and tactical planning and optimization of production and logistics networks.
HAVI Logistics is "The Global Lead Logistics Provider" for the Food Service Industry and provides total and exclusive service for more than 5,500 delivery points…
BOCIMAR AND FMG RESTRUCTURE SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS
Bocimar International and Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) have agreed to establish a shipping Joint Venture which includes the time chartering of three Bocimar Capesize vessels of which two will deliver promptly. The third vessel will be delivered as from the middle of 2010.
The time charters which were concluded at market rates include a profit sharing arrangement and are all for a period of 10 years. In consideration Bocimar will receive…
Advance International puts some wind into renewable energy sales
Advance International Transport is becoming increasingly involved in the shipment of modern wind turbines at a time when the world is waking up to the advantages of environmentally sustainable power generation.
One example is the global project cargo forwarder's current involvement in the movement of windmill power generating equipment, working with BaltShip A/S Denmark and delivering state-of-the-art equipment to a key Turkish wind farm development.
Advance International is working with…
Quantum Group fuels continued growth in '09 by combining old fashioned values wi …
Quantum Group, LLC, based in Ridgefield, CT a non asset based regional national and international logistics company reports a 24% increase in revenues as the company concludes its third year in operation.
"We are on the rise", reports Quantum Group President, Kenneth Treschitta. Treschitta, who founded the company slightly over 3 years ago cites a commitment to good old fashioned values combined with outstanding electronic/IT capabilities as the foundation of…
Modootel Ltd. Endorses SkyWave LRIT System
Korea and Ottawa, Canada – 02 February, 2009 – Modootel Ltd. (“Modootel”), a key supplier of satellite communication equipment and services in South Korea, today announces their support of SkyWave DMR-800LRIT terminal and the SkyWave Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system.
Modootel is not only the Recognized ASP for the Cambodia Flag it also closely aligned with Sun Communication, the Testing ASP for the Korea flag. Modootel will provide…
FreightCenter Adds More Carriers
FreightCenter continues to grow despite a declining economy and increasing fuel costs. In the past two months, FreightCenter has added two regional carriers to its extensive network. New Penn, a regional LTL carrier, provides service throughout the Northeastern United States, Quebec, Canada, and Puerto Rico. They can provide next day service within most locations in the Northeast. Dohrn Transfer Company, another regional LTL carrier, provides service for the Midwest region.…
FreightCenter.com Receives Second Inc. Magazine Award
Although the US economy may be in a slump, many of the over 29 million small businesses are still able to grow. These businesses are innovative, persistent, and able to create new markets to sustain their growth.
Inc. Magazine, the premiere resource for entrepreneurial business, publishes an annual list of the top 5000 fastest-growing companies in America. In its second year, the Inc. 5000 continues to recognize the importance of growing…
Aero-domains with two and three letters
The actual regulations of com-domains and the policies of almost all registries exclude domain names with two letters. The aero-domain is the great exception:
SITA has convinced ICANN to permit aero-domains consisting of two letters at certain conditions.
Airlines or aircraft operator can register a specific aero-domain, which will be still more important in the future, when SITA is developping technical features as e.g. RFID.
They can register the …
Logimat 2009: Montech introduces intralogistic applications
At the intralogistic show Logimat 2009 in Stuttgart, Montech is featuring a range of applications of the Montrac system, which has enabled many companies to optimize their material flows and consequently their intralogistic operations.
The Swiss company will show how customers could optimize their intralogistic and increase efficiency by adopting the Montrac system. “The efficiency of operations in all company areas, especially intralogistics, is more and more critical,” said Yves…
STRONG 2008 RESULT FOR CMB
CMB’s executive committee has discussed the preliminary results for the full year 2008.
Bocimar’s result for the fourth quarter takes into account, inter alia, a capital gain of EUR 2 million realised on the sale of Nantong NK-002 (2008 – 29,100 dwt). This brings the total amount of capital gains realised in the course of 2008 to EUR 167 million.
Furthermore Bocimar’s result for the fourth quarter is negatively influenced by a…
EXMAR Provisional results 2008
The Executive Committee of EXMAR reported today the preliminary results for the 4th quarter and full year 2008.
HIGHLIGHTS
Cash flow from Operations (EBITDA) and Operating Result (EBIT) influenced by disappointing VLGC market but supported by the sale of the Midsize LPG vessel CARLI BAY;
- Contribution from LNG and Offshore divisions in line with expectations;
- This year again, falling USD interest rates have had a significant influence on financial results thru non-cash,…
PARO at special-event area of Anuga FoodTec
roTeg AG takes care of palletising at the end of Robotik-Pack-Line
Dortmund, Germany, January 2009 – Robotik-Pack-Line presents a complete production line for mini burgers at the special-event area of Anuga FoodTec in March 2009. After production and packaging of the food, the PARO palletising-robot system does the palletising of the trays.
As a team partner of Robotik-Pack-Line, roTeg AG presents the new technology of the PARO palletising robot. A complete production…
Swire Shipping Announces New Service into the Arabian Gulf
With the commencement of the new MES service, Swire will be connecting ports in North America and the Arabian Gulf
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 27, 2009: Kanoo Shipping, the Middle East agents for Swire Shipping, today announced the commencement of Swire Shipping’s Middle East Service (MES) linking the US Gulf and US East Coast with Dammam and Jebel Ali in the Arabian Gulf. The new MES service will be operated…
‘Simply the best’ are recognised by the UK international forwarders’ association …
The most prestigious awards in the UK logistics and supply chain industry were handed to the cream of the British freight forwarding sector at a landmark awards ceremony hosted by The Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo.
Winning companies and individuals attended the glittering ceremony, held in London on 22 January, to celebrate the 20th Annual Lunch and Awards Ceremony of the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
The BIFA Freight Service Awards…
FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS 2008
ANTWERP, Belgium, 20th January 2009 – The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) today reported its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2008:
The company had a net result of USD 36 million (fourth quarter 2007: USD -12.1 million) for the 3 months ended 31st December 2008 or USD 0.72 per share (fourth quarter 2007: USD -0.23 per share). EBITDA was USD 130.1 million (fourth…
Transport Driver Praised in International Safety Newsletter
Scott Calvert of Williamston, SC, has been featured in the international Hire Safe Drivers Internet newsletter.
Newsletter author Annette Estes praises Calvert as being a safe driver and an excellent customer service representative for his company, Williamston EMS. Estes writes how Calvert has transformed her 96-year old mother, Ruth Carlisle, with his loving attitude and special care for Ms. Carlisle.
"When Scott picks her up for day care in the morning, he…
Ditching of a US Airways A320 on the Hudson River in New York
Jan 18, 2009 - On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 experienced a loss of power to both engines shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan. Reportedly, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. The aircraft reached an maximum altitude of about 3200 feet before it began to…
Freightgate's Compliance-Trek! supports U.S. Customs New Importer Security Filin …
Huntington Beach, California - January 13, 2009 - Freightgate, a global industry leader in Web 2.0 technology supply chain software solutions, today announced that Compliance-Trek!, its compliance management system, now supports and ensures compliance with the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection 10+2 Importer Security Filing requirements.
U.S. importers are faced with the enormous challenge of collecting ten data elements and electronically transmitting these to U.S. Customs at least 24 hours…
PSI implements efficient baggage handling system at Hamburg Airport
Berlin, 14 January 2009 - After successfully passing several weeks of testing operations at Hamburg Airport for the Groundstars GmbH & Co. KG, on January 1, 2009 the PSI-subsidiary PSI Logistics GmbH put the Baggage Reconciliation System PSIairport/BRS for monitoring baggage claim into operation.
The PSIairport/BRS system, already in use at various airports in Germany, enables airport staff to identify and avoid baggage handling errors via clearly recognizable optical and acoustic…
