Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
FIRST SEMESTER RESULTS 2009
ANTWERP, Belgium, 22nd July 2009 – The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) today reported its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2009.
The company had a net income of USD 27.1 million (first semester 2008: USD 205.2 million) or USD 0.54 (first semester 2008: USD 3.97) per share, for the first semester 2009. EBITDA for the same period was USD 123.6 million…
BIFA FREIGHT SERVICE AWARDS CELEBRATE COMING OF AGE WITH NEW SPONSORS
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) - bifa.org - is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition, which this year celebrates 21 years of recognising the best in the UK freight forwarding industry and which has attracted three new award sponsors.
The BIFA Freight Service Awards 2009 includes the new award category launched last year – the Environment Award – open to companies wishing to present a specific…
Axxom announces best half-year results in company history
Axxom Software AG has completed first six months of 2009 with the best half-year results in company history. Operative earnings developed positively and invoiced revenues grew by 20 percent compared to the first half year of 2008, which had also been very strong. Basis for this successful business development has been a high demand for Axxom’s innovative solutions with their short payback periods in current economic downturn. Additionally, Axxom’s cost…
Cockpit4u started with first Boeing 777 training in Berlin
With the launch of the new Boeing 777 Full Flight Simulator at Berlin-Schoenefeld airport, Cockpit4u is once again raising the bar for pilot training across the industry. The first type rating course started in June 2009.
“With our Boeing 777 type rating program, we have positioned ourselves perfectly to meet the growing demand for services with the aim of offering our customers a one-stop-shop for full service packages.”, said Dennis…
SALE OF MINERAL LONDON
CMB confirms that Bocimar International has sold the Capesize vessel Mineral London (2006-173,949 dwt). The net sale price amounts to USD 60.2 million. At the time of delivery of the vessel, scheduled to take place in the course of the fourth quarter 2009, a capital gain of approximately USD 5.7 million will be realised.
CMB, Compagnie Maritime Belge, is a maritime group with its registered offices in Antwerp. The company was…
RMT Robotics Delivers Lean Manufacturing Solution to Otis Technology Inc. Using …
Grimsby, Ontario, July 9, 2009 … RMT Robotics, a world-leading robotics manufacturer and integrator in the field of materials handling automation, today announced that they have secured a contract to provide their revolutionary AGV, ADAMTM, for seamless work in process materials delivery in Otis Technology’s Lyons Falls manufacturing facility.
Otis Technology manufactures the advanced gun care systems, which are widely regarded by experts as the most advanced gun cleaning system in…
Simple system for challenging requirements - New lighting system for agricultura …
(Friedberg/Hessen, July 2009). The use of trailers in agriculture makes high demands on the electrical components of the vehicle: On the one hand, they must be extremely sturdy and durable; despite the harsh conditions on the field, the correct functionality of the lighting always has to be guaranteed – be it for the field or for road traffic. On the other hand, it is necessary that the components are easy…
Montech: New belt conveyors series TB
To increase the stability and sturdiness of their belt conveyors series TB, the Swiss company Montech AG has developed a new product line.
The covers of chains and pinions, so far made of plastic, have been replaced with a new aluminum cover. The drive rollers are protected by a rear cover that prevents the penetration of dirt and dust. “The new TB series of belt conveyors is more stable and…
MAN reorganizes European container network with software of Axxom
MAN Nutzfahrzeuge decided to implement ORion-PI® of Axxom to optimize its European empty container network. By using the software MAN wants to reduce transport costs, to enhance security of supply by optimal container availability and to increase transparency about flow of commodities, processes and costs.
Six main and ten sub locations provide Man’s European production plants with more than 30 different containers of around 1.800 suppliers. The commercial vehicle manufacturer will…
VITRONIC: There’s No Way Through
Police authorities in Germany have invested in new traffic enforcement equipment from VITRONIC. The PoliScanspeed system has been installed on a section of road only allowed for buses and taxis, but frequently exploited by private vehicles. In the first week alone almost 1000 infringements were detected.
A section of Willy-Brandt-Allee in Wiesbaden, Germany is closed off to private vehicles. To improve the efficiency of the public transport system and to…
European Emissions Trading System: exempt or not exempt?
Frankfurt-Karben, Germany / 3 July, 2009: exempt or not exempt? This is the question many aviation operators are still asking themselves, with just 60 days to go.
GALLEHR+PARTNER share knowledge and experience of EU-ETS Directive in their latest Newsletter focusing on “Who is really affected by the EU-ETS? A Recommended Approach” and become an IATA Strategic Partner in order to further promote understanding of environmental strategies in the Aviation Sector
In order…
Matchbox cars ride with Montrac
Inaugurated on 27 June 2009, the new Road Transport Hall of the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne is equipped with a Montrac system handling the presentation of 3000 Matchbox cars.
The idea to present the Matchbox cars with a Montrac system was conceived and developed by the museum in cooperation with Montech.
40 shuttle run along 36 meters of monorail track, carrying 3000 miniature models from all categories and times. The…
ChemLogix Selected In 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100
According to the magazine, ChemLogix’ inclusion in this year's "100" list recognizes the company’s leadership as a solution and service provider in assisting the supply chain function and supply chain executives as their customers position their organizations not only to meet the urgent business imperatives of the current downturn but also to thrive as the economy rebounds.
“We are honored to have been recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive…
Famous Pacific Shipping invites AGM sponsors
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, is inviting container shipping lines to sponsor its Annual General Meeting and conference which will be held later this year in Macau from October 25-29th.
Commenting on this opportunity, Iskandar Zulkarnain, chairman of the FPS Group’s Executive Committee, said that this represents a very cost-effective opportunity for a container shipping line.
“In these difficult economic times, marketing departments…
ASM CUSTOMS SOFTWARE DELIVERS ECS/EORI FUNCTIONALITY
New Guide to help steer the freight community through the latest changes that are taking place to international trade customs compliance issues
Agency Sector Management (ASM), the UK’s leading developer and supplier of software solutions to the freight community, has released Version 12 of GeMS, providing users with full functionality to handle the changes which are being implemented to international trade customs compliance by HM Revenue & Customs HMRC) from…
ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL ASSISTS AZERBAIJAN GO FOR GOLD
HEAVY AND HAZARDOUS SHIPMENTS DEMONSTRATES FREIGHT FORWARDER’S CAPABILITIES
Advance International Transport is playing a significant role in efforts by Azerbaijan to capitalise fully on its goldfield resources.
The international freight forwarder has provided invaluable project logistics support to help Anglo Asian Mining’s subsidiary, Azerbaijan International Mining Company to open the Gedabek gold/copper mine in western Azerbaijan.
Gedabek, located in western Azerbaijan, is an open pit, heap leach operation, which is targeted to produce…
Cockpit4 conducted training for Jetstar Asia with CAAS approved course syllabus
JetStar Asia receives approval from CAA Singapore (CAAS) for type rating instructor courses on Airbus A320 performed by Cockpit4u. Along with Cockpit4u’s extensive experience and understanding of airline training requirements, key advantages of its services include cost efficiency and greater flexibility compared to competing service offerings.
Mr. Stefan Heuss, Head of Training and Managing Director, Cockpit4u, said, “With our service portfolio, airlines in Singapore are in a position of being able…
High-performance doors for high-performance cars - EFAFLEX builds doors for Pors …
Each of the two companies is a specialist in its field and stands for reliability, speed and high-quality design: the cars of Porsche and the high-speed doors of EFAFLEX feature together in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The door specialist has installed four high-speed turbo doors in the Porsche Centre.
Peer Marzahn, After Sales Director of Prestige Sports Cars Co. Ltd., the official Porsche importer for Vietnam, chose the door manufacturer…
All potholes lead … to the Adopt-a-Pothole project
Introducing the launch of the "Adopt-a-Pothole" programme in South Africa by the Empowerment Gateway Group. The project aims to create 20000 jobs and to repair 6 million potholes in the South African road infrastructure while meeting UN-MDG's guidelines.
South Africa, Tuesday 16 June 2009 – The Empowerment Gateway Group announced today that they have received the much-awaited authorization from the Govan Mbeki municipal council in Mpumalanga, to repair potholes in the…
Updates on the Accident Investigation for the Air France Flight 447 Crash near B …
As the investigation into the crash enters its third week, ships, planes, and submarines continue to search the Atlantic Ocean for wreckage, for the bodies of the victims, and especially the black boxes.
Since the June 1st crash of an Air France A330 in the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil, Ships,planes, and submarines from Brazil, France, the US, and other countries have searched for clues to the crash in a large area…
Dubai based Elcome International relocates to DIP to handle expansion
Elcome International LLC, regional leader in marine electronics, has announced the relocation of the company’s head office to a new and superior facility. Located in Dubai Investments Park, the new infrastructure offers a number of advantages as compared to the previous office including double the space, enhanced communications and a central UAE location including a shortened delivery time to Jebel Ali seaport.
The new office consists of a 100,000 square foot…
Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers tips on buying a used car
Getting a good deal depends on many factors
Wallingford, CT - June 9, 2009 – As economics drive some consumers to buy used vehicles, buyers should invest time to consider the same issues that apply to buying a new car.
While some consumers are “going green” by seeking out more environmentally-friendly vehicles, many others are opting for used cars to replace their older vehicles or gas-guzzlers.
According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President,…
Software simulations for an optimized Supply Chain
Avery Dennison, a global leader in pressure-sensitive technology and innovative self-adhesive solutions for consumer products and label materials, uses Axxom`s software ORion-PI® Value Network Optimization to optimize the supply chain of its Fasson Roll North America (FRNA) division. The software enables FRNA to easily analyze and simulate different scenarios for its production and distribution network and to identify and realize optimization potential.
Fasson Roll North America (FRNA) produces rolls of…
New set-up for Montrac in the Americas
FlexLink and Montech agree to a new distribution partnership for the Montrac monorail pallet system in North and South America.
The Montrac monorail pallet based conveying system is recognized for its high-tech production logistics applications in manufacturing, assembly, and test processes. It is used within the electronics, health care, and plastics industries in clean room applications up to class 10.
FlexLink and Montech have entered into a partnership to increase…
Software Company, IES, Ltd., Receives Commendation for its ISF 10+2 Solution for …
Midland Park, NJ – May 28, 2009, IES Ltd., iesltd.com an industry leader in supply chain software solutions today announces testimonial on the ease of implementing IES’s Importer Security Filing (ISF) 10+2 solution.
With 20 years in operation, IES has steadily moved up in prominence in the industry with an ever-increasing market share in supply chain software.
The ISF regulation, formerly known as 10+2, now requires…
Materials flow system with increased safety standards
Pilot project for IKEA Worldwide/ EFAFLEX high-speed turbo roll-up doors are used for the protection of goods conveyed at IKEA Frankfurt
Where utmost importance is attached to safety, specialists have to be called in: since preventing accidents is the top priority in all areas of our industry.
When considering pedestrian access, the highest level of attention and sensitivity are called for. Within the scope of a pilot project, IKEA Frankfurt has used…
Fleet Managers Back in the Driving Seat with Online Fuel Management
The UK’s market leader in fuel management technology, Fueltek, has launched a new software product to aid fuel management control – Fueltek Fuel Manager Online (FMO). Data on fuel access, monitoring stock levels, and analysis of driver/vehicle fuel usage and the need to programme or exclude access tags can deluge the fleet manager with minor chores that prevent them getting on with other essential tasks. FMO overcomes…
Kanoo Shipping Unveils New Series Of Fast Crew Supply Boats
The new vessels will offer customers a larger capacity to carry more passengers and cargo while optimising costs and efficiency.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 24, 2009: Kanoo Shipping today announced the launch of the first of its new series of fast crew supply boats, ‘Kanoo 40’, at Fujairah. With the addition of the new boats, the company has now expanded its fleet to ten. The new Kanoo 40 series will…
Dubai Airport Show 2009: “Prepared when growth resumes”
“The ATM community should see the economic downturn as a chance and use the time wisely to plan ahead. This will enable us to be prepared when growth resumes,” says Achim Baumann, Regional Manager Middle East at DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH, one of Europe’s largest air navigation service providers (ANSP). Baumann knows that the declining numbers in air transport are not only an issue in Europe but also in the…
Alan Newton Joins Opus Global Group (OGG)
Alan Newton has joined Opus Global Group (OGG) as Managing Partner. An experienced, versatile leader with achievements in senior-level positions within recognized consulting organizations and executive-level roles in industry, Mr. Newton joins OGG from Tahoe Partners in Chicago. With over 25 years of experience, Alan has held positions of increasing accountability for formulating, developing and implementing enterprise-wide business solutions for small and medium-sized companies, and Fortune 1000 and…
Partial automation from Storopack for the packaging station: Air-cushions arrive …
Metzingen. A new product and consulting service offer by Storopack makes it possible to supply a sensor-controlled machine with up to 24 packaging stations using air-cushions. Employees remove the cushions from the silos, which are placed in an ergonomically favourable position for use. The new machine model, the Airplus BagSeparator, already divides the padding strips into sections of the desired length. The packers only have to separate individual air-cushions in…
UK forwarders back Cameron’s anger at unfair tax hikes on port industry
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) – bifa.org - is backing calls made by Conservative leader David Cameron for the government to abandon plans to hit the ports industry with sharp rises in business rates, or face seriously damaging that industry at a time when international trade is vital to UK economic recovery
Peter Quantrill, Director General of BIFA, the trade association for the UK freight forwarding industry, said: “While we…
How to reduce costs for manual no-read processing?
The processing of no-reads within intralogistics costs significant amounts of money. A large percentage of no-reads could be avoided. Around 95 % of all no-reads are generated because the codes are fundamentally unreadable. Invalid or low quality printed codes are only one example of unreadable objects. Courier-, Express- and Postal Service Providers want to change this. In order to optimize the operational costs, analyses should show who is delivering invalid…
ChemLogix Leverages Ariba to Drive Greater Savings for Customers
ChemLogix LLC today announced that it will leverage solutions from Ariba, Inc., (Nasdaq: ARBA), the leading spend management solutions provider, to enhance its Freight Procurement Services. As part of ongoing efforts to drive even greater savings for its customers, ChemLogix will deploy Ariba® Sourcing™ On-Demand in combination with its own unique market intelligence and industry rate benchmarks to help chemical shippers match shipments and traffic lanes with the best…
Freightgate Appoints Industry Veteran Gary Chisamore as Vice President
Huntington Beach, California - May 06, 2009 - Freightgate, Inc., a global leader in SaaS Web 2.0 Technology Solutions for the Freight & Logistics Industry, announced today that Gary Chisamore has joined the firm as Vice President reporting to CEO Martin Hubert. In his position Gary Chisamore will focus on Carrier Relations, Product Management and Business Development.
Gary Chisamore is a well known and respected Logistics industry veteran who has…
Just over 100 Days to EU CO2 submissions deadline - Airlines must act now!
110 Days and counting – August 31st deadline for submissions for EU CO2 Trading Scheme is approaching fast - the fallout will shape the future of the Aviation industry.
Industry experts are warning that the aviation sector must do more than “just enough” to meet the EU Directive 2008/101/EC, they must develop a future-proof strategy for monitoring, administration and management of CO2. Mid-sized airline operators could win or lose up to…
F.X. Meiller and Erich Jaeger - Customized cooperation
For more than 100 years, the tipper manufacturer F.X. Meiller has been firmly established in the area of vehicle construction and has been known for high-quality tipper bodies and tipping trailers. Within the last few of these years, the automotive supplier Erich Jaeger has built up a close developmental cooperation with the company from Munich, supplying it with many different products, from connectors to complex cable systems and complete lighting…
Fluxys LNG and Exmar examine project to build second jetty at Zeebrugge liquefie …
Fluxys LNG is to launch the detailed study into building a second jetty at the Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal, the aim being to enable regasification ships to moor. For its part, Exmar is prepared to book long-term capacity with Fluxys LNG. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding setting out their agreement. Pascal De Buck, Member of the Fluxys Executive Board and Commercial Director:
“Enabling reception of…
Easy and soft loading and unloading of wafer carriers
For the loading and unloading of wafer carriers, Montech AG has developed a conveyor that ensures soft and easy handling. The Swiss company keeps expanding its range of solutions for the solar industry.
The new unloading conveyor is a double-belt system including a fixed section and a sliding section with 160 mm stroke. The sliding section runs into the carrier driven by a pneumatic cylinder. “A key feature is that this…
Triburg Enhances its Logistics Technology to Drive Growth and Improve Customer S …
Dubai, UAE– April 28, 2009 – Business Systems Group (BSG), the regional competency center for Exactus Systems Inc., announced today that Triburg Supply Chain Management, a leading 3PL provider has selected Exactus to manage its growing Warehousing and Freight business in the region. With the help of Exactus ‘Aware’ Supply chain execution solutions, Triburg plans to expand operations to drive overall growth, improve performance and boost customer service levels.
To…
Visiongain: ”The Military Airlift Market 2009-2019” on reports-research.com
This new Visiongain report: The Military Airlift Market 2009-2019, examines current trends and future prospects for the military airlift products market.
This is an established market that is expected to see steady growth from 2009 onwards. Visiongain estimates that the global military airlift market generated sales of over $7bn in 2008, predicting that annual sales will increase to over $10bn by next decade. This new report - The Military Airlift Market…
Speed enforcement: Make roads safer and increase the number of valid reads:
Wiesbaden, 24th April 2009 – Typical speed enforcement situations: One direction of travel is documented whilst speeding drivers traveling in the opposite direction evade enforcement; offending motorcyclists are captured from the front and the license plate remains unidentified. Together with the new remote camera PoliScanspeed, a laser-based speed enforcement device from VITRONIC, violations are documented from the front and the rear. The number of valid cases increases and speed in…
DARLING'S BUDGET FAILS TO BACK UK FREIGHT FORWARDERS
Little more than lip service was paid in support of the UK freight forwarding community in today’s (April 22) lacklustre Budget by the Chancellor Alistair Darling as major new tax and revenue-raising burdens on UK freight forwarders remained in place.
Mr Darling’s assertion that free trade between nations will be a cornerstone of global economic recovery over the coming months and years rang hollow with The British International Freight Association (BIFA)…
FIRST QUARTER RESULTS 2009 AND NEW FINANCING
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) today reported its financial results for the three months ended 31st March 2009.
The company had a net income of USD 16.8 million (first quarter 2008: USD 80.7 million) or USD 0.34 (first quarter 2008: USD 1.56) per share, for the first quarter 2009. EBITDA for the same period was USD 79 million (first quarter 2008: USD 154.2 million). The average…
CHEMLOGIX APPOINTS NEW LOGISTICS ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE
ChemLogix LLC announces the appointment of Bill Harvey to the position of Director of Logistics Engineering. Based in ChemLogix’s headquarters in Blue Bell, PA, Bill will provide engineering analytical support to the company’s domestic and international business operations. His focus will be to drive sustainable cost savings from our customers’ logistics processes through gains in efficiencies and effectiveness.
“With his extensive background in developing chemical industry logistics solutions, Bill…
transport logistic 2009: The recession – a short pause before rail freight trans …
The global economic crisis is also impacting on rail freight. For 2009, experts are putting the downturn in the freight business in Germany at around four percent. What medium- and long-term effects will this have? Politicians, representatives from industry associations, logistics professionals and freight forwarders will be coming together at transport logistic 2009 in Munich to analyze the current situation.
Between 12 and 15 May 2009 service providers and decision-makers…
Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns consumers about “car cloning”
Unwitting consumers face confiscation and potential criminal charges
Wallingford, CT - April 14, 2009 – BBB is warning Connecticut consumers in the market for a new vehicle to ensure that their new dream car or truck has not been cloned.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) defines car cloning as stealing the identity of a legitimately owned vehicle and transferring it to a stolen car. Law enforcement officials across the nation…
Emerald Performance Materials Outsources Domestic & International Transportation …
In order to improve logistics processes and service performance of its global chemical shipments, Emerald Performance Materials turned to ChemLogix LLC to provide both a transportation management solution and extensive chemicals expertise to optimize logistics operations at its eight independently operated production facilities.
“Emerald is a diversified manufacturer, with products shipped using all modes of transit across North America and overseas. We chose ChemLogix because of their flexible engagement model,…
SALE OF MINERAL VIKING
CMB confirms that Bocimar International has sold the Capesize vessel Mineral Viking (2001-172,964 dwt). The net sale price amounts to USD 42 million. At the time of delivery of the vessel, scheduled to take place at the end of April 2009, a capital gain of approximately USD 15.6 million will be realised.
CMB, Compagnie Maritime Belge, is a maritime group with its registered offices in Antwerp. The company was founded in…
Forwarders win total insurance exemption thanks to BIFA
The success of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) on the Insurance Mediation Directive is now complete with the UK government agreeing that freight forwarding and its associated activities will be removed from the scope of the directive altogether.
Peter Quantrill, BIFA Director General, comments: “The key word here is ‘altogether’. In 2007, we celebrated that the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) Exemption for freight forwarders had come into force, enabling…
