Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
The United Nations World Food Programme Humanitarian Air Services second time pa …
With the support and assistance received from Fairs and Exhibition (F&E), The United Nations World Food Programme (UN/WFP) will be participating for the second time to the Dubai Airshow,
Where emergencies are sudden, roads unusable or ground conditions dangerous, UN/WFP turns to the skies to get food in fast.
UN/WFP relies on airlifts to get food into some of the world's most hostile and inaccessible places, or to remote areas where…
Motek 2009: Montech presented solutions for the future
At Motek 2009 in Stuttgart, Montech introduced the latest innovations for the Montrac transport system, belt conveyors and automation components. At the Montech stand, visitors showed great interest for the heavy-load shuttle, the new generation of shuttles and the new Basic belt conveyor. “High attendance at the stand and the tangible interest of visitors prove that Montech feels the pulse of the market and provides future-ready solutions,” said Alessandro Sibilia,…
Freight forwarders win reprieve over consignment information
The Home Office and UK Border Agency (UKBA) has informed the British International Freight Association (BIFA) that the consignment information that could be required by the police under the powers provided for in Section 33 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality (Ian) Act 2006, which enable them to request freight data on both third country and intra-EU shipments, will not be required on a routine basis.
The decision follows a…
Cockpit4u “Fuel Saving Awareness Training” ensures cost savings for airlines
With the launch of the new Training program, Cockpit4u is once again raising the bar for innovative training programs across the industry.
“During challenging times of decreasing yields and strong competitive environments airlines have to focus on their cost base. Fuel consumption is a major cost to any airline, and airlines need to focus their attention on this in order to maintain their operation profitable. With the Cockpit4u “Fuel Saving Awareness…
MOL Strengthens Ties with China’s Baosteel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) today announced an agreement with China’s Baosteel Group Corporation to further strengthen the companies’ cooperative relationship. The agreement was reached at an October 13 meeting between MOL President Ashida and Baosteel President He Wenbo at Baosteel headquarters in Shanghai.
MOL presented a model of the 300,000-ton iron ore carrier Baosteel Elaboration (*) to Baosteel as well.
“In the process of consolidation with other steel…
Substantial changes in the European postal sector since 1997
The European postal sector has undergone substantial changes since the first EU Postal Directive was adopted more than ten years ago. After three postal directives gradually reformed and liberalised the postal sector, the market will be fully opened in most Member States as of January 2011, with some exceptions until 2013. ITA Consulting and WIK-Consult have conducted an in-depth study on the market’s evolution since 1997 for the European Commission…
Goodship International, Inc. Invests in Pioneering Software by IES, Ltd.
MIDLAND PARK, N.J., -- Industry pacesetter and logistics software provider, IES, Ltd., is proud to announce that Goodship International, Inc. has signed on with the suite of IES Forwarder products as well as its E-Cellerate solution for ISF (Importer Security Filing) compliance. Headquartered outside of O’Hare International Airport, the Freight Forwarder, NVOCC and Customs Broker is known as a ‘one-stop-shop’ among its customer base, providing seamless forwarding, customs clearance and…
RANPAK’S PADPAK LC™ LIGHT CUSHIONING SYSTEM IS AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR VARIOUS …
Concord Township, OH – Ranpak,® a leader in innovative, technology-driven paper packaging solutions, is gaining positive momentum with its PadPak LC™ light cushioning system – the newest addition to its extensive line of PadPak® patented products. The PadPak LC system delivers an effective and environmentally sound solution to in-the-box cushioning material – on-site and on-demand – for light cushioning, blocking and bracing or heavy void fill applications.
“As businesses move…
PROPOSAL CAPITAL INCREASE
The Board of Directors of EXMAR has decided to propose to the shareholders to proceed with a capital increase of EUR 100 million. Saverex NV, the reference shareholder of EXMAR, will participate in the capital increase with an amount of EUR 50 million. Sofina SA will also participate in the transaction in accordance with its current shareholding in the company (approx. 1.3%). Sofina SA has confirmed a further support to…
UK freight forwarders alerted about US sanctions against Iran
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) – bifa.org - is urging its membership which includes most of the UK’s freight forwarding companies to be aware that new sanctions being taken by the United States against Iran may make them subject to punitive action by the US Government should they be judged to have assisted US companies in trading with Iran.
New regulations in the USA mean that any American entity…
Kavlico’s Exhaust Back-Pressure Sensors Help Maximize Engine Performance
Kavlico, a global company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has in their portfolio, a line of emission sensors for measuring exhaust back-pressure that aid in maximizing engine performance and efficiency. Robust and highly reliable, these high accuracy sensors can withstand operating temperatures of -15°C to +125°C.
Protecting the engine from damage due to over-pressure situations in systems with or without a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Kavlico’s EBP sensors provide vital…
RANPAK® ENHANCES ITS ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY OFFERING WITH 100 PERCENT RECYCLED …
Concord Township, OH – As part of its commitment to provide customers with products that are environmentally sound, Ranpak® – a leader in innovative, technology-driven paper packaging solutions – recently launched two new fanfold paper products consisting of 100 percent recycled paper.
“Our decision to improve our paper product options stems from our own environmental stewardship and the voice of our customers,” said Tara Foote, director of marketing, Ranpak. “It’s…
Unique Logistics International (ATL) LLC Moves to IES, Ltd. Software
ATLANTA, GA -- Unique Logistics International (ATL) LLC is proud to announce its move to IES, Ltd. as its logistics software provider. Bob Shaver, President of the freight forwarder, explains the software transition, “The system we are moving away from simply did not have adequate accounting and management reporting features. Their track and trace feature was just not sufficient to meet our requirements. We needed a continuous system that gave…
Japat AG well prepared for entry into the EU ETS
When the implications of the EU ETS became clear, Japat AG brought in the experience of GALLEHR+PARTNER to help them navigate their way through the requirements laid down by the EU.
Frankfurt-Karben, Germany / 13 October, 2009: For Business Aviation companies the challenges of the EU ETS were even greater than those for large, commercial airlines – the resources and the knowledge were simply not available to deal with the…
HAFAS for the iPhone successfully launched into the British market
Hanover. The journey planner for the iPhone developed by the German software specialist HaCon has just been launched successfully into the British market through their sales and support partner in the UK, Kadfire Ltd. With the mobile timetable information of the transport operator CrossCountry Trains even more passengers reach their destinations more comfortably than before. After HaCon’s iPhone applications have already been introduced to the national timetable information of Austria…
Five Finalists Announced for the 2010 Green Car of the Year®
Winner to be Announced During an LA Auto Show Press Conference on Dec. 3
LOS ANGELES – Oct. 7, 2009 – Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2010 Green Car of the Year®, including the Audi A3 TDI, Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius, and Volkswagen Golf TDI. For the fifth consecutive year, this prestigious award will be announced during a press conference at…
Global meeting in the WMS database - Team warehouse logistics welcomes its first …
Team warehouse logistics was founded in February 2000 by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics and IPL Consultants b.v. with the objective of bringing together WMS vendors and WMS users who fit together perfectly. The online portal warehouse-logistics.com offers all vendors of Warehouse Management Systems the opportunity to present themselves and their product on a neutral platform.
warehouse-logistics.com is the largest portal of its kind worldwide and it…
Optimized intralogistics with Montrac
The Montrac transport system by the Swiss company Montech optimizes intralogistic operations and increases productivity.
“The issue of intralogistics is becoming more and more important,” says Yves Dicke, Manager Montrac of Montech. More and more companies are willing to deploy automated solutions to transfer small plastic parts produced by their injection molding presses. “Normally, the parts are transported manually or by means of fork-lift trucks to a buffer area,…
IES, Ltd. Gearing Up for 3 Back-to-Back Top-Industry Events
The first event, FTDC, will take place from October 4-7 at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, California. Thomas Zinner, IES’s Director of Supply Chain Software and Strategies, will be speaking along with Max Kantzer of the Transmodal Corporation and Charlie Kantz, Vice President of Logistics and Warehousing at Bakers Footwear Group. The Panel session is titled, “DC Bypass and Over Packing in China, Reduced Transit Time and…
ESCHA TSL has successfully completed certification
Halver, 30.09.2009 - ESCHA TSL, the specialist in push-buttons, switches, and lamps for the rail industry, successfully completed several certifications in August. As one of the first mid-sized companies and aside from big train manufacturers, it has received the much desired IRIS certificate as well as ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.
"Through the successful certification, we are again emphasizing our demand for high product standards", said Lutz Höfer of the ESCHA…
Storopack AIRplus® GTI: Doubled performance
Metzingen. AIRplus® GTI from Storopack represents a new performance standard: the machine processes up to 23 metres of air-cushioning film per minute. Compared to the standard available on the market so far, this represents almost a doubling of the rate. The system is thus highly suitable for so-called “speed lines”, which are common within the new generation of automated logistics companies. As the operating speed of the packers is exceeded,…
MTM-based benchmarking for higher logistics efficiency
From 21st to 23rd of October Axxom Software AG will present new services for benchmarking of productivity in warehouses and distribution centers at the German Logistics Congress in Berlin (booth W/19). Axxom evaluates logistics efficiency using MTM time components and an innovative methodology in which processes and MTM times are derived directly from the warehouse layout. Thus, many laborious steps usually necessary using MTM methods can be omitted. By comparing…
Nordic Rail 2009: SMA and HaCon on target for Northern Europe
Hanover. Railway issues are often complex and require co-operation between politicians, the business community and industry experts. All of them meet at the leading fair for the railway sector in Northern Europe, Nordic Rail, in Jönköping in the south of Sweden. SMA AG, the Swiss specialist for transportation, traffic and operation, and HaCon take advantage of this forum to present their latest innovations on a joint stand from October 6th…
Bizerba presents the Parcel Shipping System at the PostExpo 2009 - Support for s …
Balingen/Hanover, 24. September 2009 – From 29 September until 1 October 2009 the greatest trade fair for the postal industries PostExpo is held in Hanover. The Technology producer Bizerba from Balingen, Germany, presents among other things the Parcel-Shipping-System (PSS) (hall 2, booth 4051).
Companies are always faced with the challenge of providing and shipping goods as quickly as possible. In order to assist shipping management in the corresponding tasks,…
Bizerba subsidiary PESA presents an innovative DWS system at PostExpo in Hanover
Automatic volume measurement optimises intralogistic processes
Balingen/Hanover, 24. September 2009 - Production, warehouse and packaging logistics – driven by globalisation, companies are facing new and always dynamic challenges. The PostExpo in Hanover is considered as a global trend indicator: On the worldwide greatest trade fair for the postal industries, Pesa the subsidiary of the technology producer Bizerba from Balingen presents from 29 September until 1 October 2009 among other things an…
Bizerba presents the Parcel Shipping System at the
Support for shipping management
Balingen/Hannover, 16th September 2009 – At the FachPack 2009 in Nuremberg (Germany), an international trade fair for innovative packaging and high specialised packaging machines, the technology producer Bizerba from Balingen (Germany) will present from 29.09. until 1.10.2009 (hall 9, booth 136) among other things the Parcel-Shipping-System (PSS).
Companies are always faced with the challenge of providing and shipping goods as quickly as possible. In order…
Following Trend, Another IES Customer, Lilly & Associates, Reports 25% Productiv …
Susana Agras, Controller at Lilly & Associates International explains the announcement from Lilly and Associates, “For years, the effectiveness of Lilly & Associates International financial operations and business processes were constrained by off-the-shelf software and manual processes,” continues Ms. Agras, "Other accounting products simply lacked the scalability needed by such a fast-growing, international business. Accounting processes were bottlenecked by cumbersome workflow, requiring spreadsheets to be e-mailed around the company. The…
Learning from the lessons of the past: strategy review is the first step, data a …
Frankfurt-Karben, Germany / 10 September, 2009: The aviation sector is embarking on a new challenge through entry into the EU ETS, and as the airline operators undergo enormous pressures to cut costs and increase efficiency, it is in their best interests to embrace the positive strategic implications which the EU Emissions Trading Scheme offers.
Carbon monitoring and the foundation of a market for carbon trading was very new in 2005 –…
EURONAV TO RAISE USD 125 MILLION
On 4 September 2009, Euronav NV (‘Euronav’) priced its offering (the ‘Offering’) of USD 125 million fixed rate senior unsecured convertible bonds, due 2015 (the ‘Bonds’).
The Bonds will be issued at 100 per cent of their principal amount and will bear interest at a rate of 6.5 per cent per annum, payable semi-annually in arrear. The initial conversion price is EUR 16.28375 (or USD 23.16852 at EUR/USD exchange rate…
New recipe for bakery products supply chain: Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients opt …
Munich, September 2nd, 2009 – The Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients group will use ORion-PI® Value Network Optimization of Axxom Software AG to optimize its European supply chain. By simulating different network scenarios with the software, Unifine wants to increase the level of transparency and to identify and realize saving potentials.
Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients is a leading European food ingredients specialist for bakeries, confectioneries, producers of ice-cream as…
Multi-Site Fuel Management Boosts Fuelling Cost Control of Rotherham Borough Cou …
Faced with an ageing and unserviceable fuel management system, Rotherham Borough Council has turned to Fueltek to provide a complete package of new hardware and support. With a fleet of around 450 vehicles, three depots and an annual fuel consumption of over 1.3 million litres, fuel management and accountability are serious issues for Rotherham as they are for other Boroughs. It was therefore vital that Fueltek smoothed the…
Countdown to innovative coding technology
New in time for FachPack 2009, Nuremberg, KBA-Metronic AG launches world exclusive, state-of-the-art marking and coding technologies.
KBA-Metronic is exhibiting in Hall 3, stand 207 and also within the special exhibitor area for “Cost Savings and Sustainability in Packaging” in Hall 4 stand 229.
Interested visitors can view the very latest ink jet printers and laser coding systems as well as hot stamping devices and thermal transfer marking and coding solutions.…
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Economic Natural Selection, Hipage Extols IES Technol …
Norfolk, Virginia -- “As we look across our 82 year history,” reflects Frank Daman, President of The Hipage Company headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, “we have found that a high level of success lies in customization and dedicated customer service. What makes any product or service work well is how well it ‘fits’ a client’s specific needs.”
“To use an analogy, a custom-made, tailored suit will fit much better than a mass-produced,…
ADSI RESULTS IN STRONG GROWTH WITH THE ADDITION OF FIVE NEW SALES EXECUTIVES
ADSI, a leading system integrator of distribution, wireless and shipping automation continues to be on track with expansion and growth.
Hoffman Estates, IL, August 28, 2009 ADSI announced today its progress for growth in 2009. In the past few months, Aaron Melness, Ray Giron, Chris Zevchik, Brad Williams and Bob Horecka have joined the sales organization. These new sales executives are all seasoned professionals in the warehouse, distribution and supply chain…
Culina Logistics Optimises Pallet Management with 2ic Software
Managing pallets can be a frustrating task, but now with the availability of 2ic Software, it no longer need be. When award-winning service provider Culina Logistics Limited recently looked to simplify its pallet management function, it selected best of breed 2ic Software to streamline operations and help reduce pallet related costs. Such an undertaking is no small feat for a major company such as Culina Logistics, operating from nine strategically…
Intelligent alpine skis with an intelligent ink jet marking = Precise coding wit …
HEAD Sport AG produces alpine skis in Kennelbach/Austria to strict technological and design specifications. Using the KBA-Metronic ink-jet printer alphaJET C, HEAD marks the lateral edges of the skis denoting the exact position for bindings to optimize skiing pleasure.
Howard Head developed the first laminated metal ski more than three years before the foundation of his company of the same name in 1950. Consistent development and rigorous research paved the way…
IES, Ltd. Announces Kuehne + Nagel Implementation of the IES E-Cellerate Solutio …
MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- IES is proud to announce that Kuehne + Nagel has successfully implemented the IES E-Cellerate solution for ISF 10+2 Compliance. The IES E-Cellerate solution provides its customers the tools to cater visibility throughout the entire supply chain utilizing advanced role-dependent security settings. Users have all the options on hand to ensure that their critical data and business relationships remain confidential. IES was one of the first…
VITRONIC: Mobile and stationary LIDAR speed enforcement systems certified by the …
Wiesbaden, 21st August 2009 – VITRONIC’s LIDAR speed enforcement system PoliScanspeed has been granted official approval in Slovenia. Both stationary and mobile systems can be used, providing non-invasive speed enforcement on 3 lanes of traffic. Tailgating drivers, lane changes and overtaking vehicles can all be fully enforced. Together with partner company SG Biro d.o.o., VITRONIC is continuing its expansion into the Eastern European market.
The Slovenian Institute of Metrology has…
Strategic Alliance between Militzer & Münch and CargoLine
St. Gallen/Dietzenbach, August 20, 2009. M&M Militzer & Münch International Holding AG and CargoLine GmbH, a general cargo network, have agreed on extensive collaboration. As of October 1st, Militzer & Münch takes over the distribution of CargoLine shipments from Germany and Western Europe to Eastern Europe, the CIS, the Maghreb region, and Middle East. CargoLine on the other hand will distribute in Germany and large parts of Western Europe the…
FAMOUS PACIFIC SHIPPING ADDS OCEANFREIGHT SERVICES BETWEEN EUROPE AND SOUTH AMER …
Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Rotterdam has beefed up its South American oceanfreight connections with the launch of a new fortnightly consolidation service to Cartagena, Colombia. This service adds to FPS Rotterdam’s existing services to Santos, Buenos Aires, Callao, Valparaiso and Colon.
This new direct fortnightly oceanfreight forwarding service between Rotterdam and Cartagena can handle FCL and LCL shipments and has been developed in connection with FPS Rotterdam’s new partner, MSL…
Innovation: Satellite-based temperature control in all vehicles
ThermoMed, the specialist for temperature-controlled logistic services, optimises efficiency and safety – Customers can monitor the temperature of their sensitive products online – Internet access for small dispatchers, EDP connection for large customers even more flexible
Weinheim, 17th August 2009 – trans-o-flex ThermoMed, the specialist for the transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products, has introduced two more innovations that will set the standard with respect to quality and customer service: the market…
FreightCenter.com Named One of America's Top Growing Private Companies for 3rd C …
FreightCenter.com, a leading third-party logistics provider and web-based freight solutions company, has been named one of America’s fastest growing companies by the esteemed Inc. Magazine for an unprecedented third year in a row.
Each year, the fastest growing, privately held companies in the United States are recognized based on revenue growth during a three-year period. FreightCenter grew by 34.8% from 2005 to $11.1 million in 2008 to achieve a ranking of…
CJ International Announces 25 Percent Increase in Entry File Productivity Using …
BALTIMORE, M.D., -- Samya Murray, President of C J International Inc., explains how an integrated business model is essential to success. “In every industry, the businesses that remain viable are those who balance two key components effectively. In particular, they must provide an essential service while still keeping a close eye of the bottom line.”
“In the freight forwarding industry, you must track the health of your business while still…
Realistic simulations for an optimal warehouse and space management - new versio …
The new version of the solution ORion-PI® Logistics Optimization of Axxom Software AG provides several new features and functions for the improvement of warehouse processes. Using realistic simulations of different scenarios, the software allows for example the efficient analysis and optimization of warehouse assignments, pick strategies or different warehouse and material handling technologies. Thus, the new version of ORion-PI® supports companies in designing new as well as in restructuring existing…
The Noco Company Announces New Dual 8D Battery Box
Cleveland, OH, August 6, 2009: NOCO®, a global leader in battery products and accessories, today announced the product launch of its new dual 8D battery box. The new dual 8D battery box, part number HM485, is the newest member to NOCO’s rotationally molded commercial battery boxes for marine and industrial applications. Made from a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), the dual 8D battery box is impact resistant…
Medicines Agency gives go-ahead for new Pfizer logistic concept in Denmark
Customised solution: the trans-o-flex Logistics Group supplies all Danish hospitals and wholesalers within 24 hours after collecting the goods in Germany
Weinheim, 4th August 2009 – trans-o-flex Logistik-Service GmbH, a company of the trans-o-flex Logistics Group, has developed a new concept for the American pharmaceutical company Pfizer with respect to the distribution of Pfizer products in Denmark. The implementation of the concept has already been successfully initiated. As an important prerequisite,…
Montech: news and proven solutions at Motek 2009
At Motek 2009 in Stuttgart, Montech is introducing a new generation of shuttles and a heavy-load version, the new TB conveyor family, the Basic belt conveyors and the full range of automation components.
The new-generation shuttles are specifically designed for large-scale intralogistic projects. The shuttles can travel up to 60 m/min and carry heavy weights, while so far speeds up to 30 m/min and loads up to 28 kg were possible.…
United Maps GmbH announces successful closing of a seven-digit Series-A round
Munich, July 30th 2009 - Deploying its unique technology, United Maps GmbH optimizes quality, density and contents of vector maps. Market leading base maps from Navteq or Tele Atlas - well known from navigational devices made for vehicle traffic - are algorithmically combined and merged with supplemental cartographic data sets. The resulting new and comprehensive mapping products are perfectly fit for mobile and location based use cases.
United Maps premiers completely…
Forwarder’s association highlights air cargo security training deadline
The British International Freight Association (bifa.org) is reminding its members and anyone else involved the air cargo business of an important deadline for air cargo security training.
The latest air cargo security training syllabus prescribes seven levels of training from A to G which replace the previous four levels of training, 1 to 4. The latter will cease to be available after July 31st, although any training undertaken recently to…
GOOD FIRSTHALF OF THE YEAR FOR CMB
CMB’s executive committee has discussed the preliminary results recorded for the second quarter and those for the first half of 2009.
The consolidated profit after taxation for the first half of 2009 amounts to EUR 64 million(2008: EUR 137 million).
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CMB, Compagnie Maritime Belge, is a maritime group with its registered offices in Antwerp. The company was founded in 1895. …
