Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
Kögel expands service network in Denmark
Burtenbach, 7. February 2012
Nationwide Kögel Service in Denmark
A total of five service partners ensure the efficient supply of spare parts
As one of the three leading trailer manufacturers in Europe, Kögel has comprehensively expanded its service network in Denmark. Three additional service partners, namely KLC, Jysk Lastvogns & Trailer Service and Horsens Trailer Service, have recently become authorised Kögel service partners, joining the two long-standing Kögel partners B & K…
MOL Introduces Technology to Eliminate Particulate Emissions from Vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the start of a demonstration test of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system installed on the diesel engine used for power generation on an MOL Group-operated ocean-going vessel. This is the world’s first application of the self-cleaning DPF on an ocean-going ship.
With research support from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), MOL and Akasaka Diesels Ltd. have jointly developed a DPF system…
MOL Introduces Technology to Eliminate
Tokyo, 6 February 2012—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the start of a demonstration test of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system installed on the diesel engine used for power generation on an MOL Group-operated ocean-going vessel. This is the world’s first application of the self-cleaning DPF on an ocean-going ship.
With research support from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), MOL and Akasaka Diesels Ltd. have jointly developed…
World Sea Piracy Keeps Panic Room Company Busy
In its global piracy report unveiled in January, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed that whilst the total number of recorded incidents of piracy and armed robbery has dropped from 445 in 2010 to 439 in 2011, attacks against ships in east and West Africa are a rising trend. The Panic Room Company is feeling the effects.
Steve Brook, Business Development Director for the Panic Room Company, explains, “When…
MOL-operated Containership Rescues 116 Shipwreck Survivors off Papua New Guinea
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that the MOL-operated containership MOL Summer rescued 116 survivors from the ferry Rabaul Queen, which sank about 17 km east of Papua New Guinea.
According to local reports, the Rabaul Queen with about 350 passengers aboard was under way from the port of Kimbe on New Britain Island to Lae in Papua New Guinea.
On the morning of Thursday, February 2, the…
Indian Maharaja- Must Travel Once in a Lifetime
Visiting India gives unique feeling to cherish throughout the lifetime. It’s historical Places, magnificent forts, picturesque landscape, Snow Mountains, rivers, holy places everything is enough to make you wonder. But one thing is also that is attracting to the people is luxury trains of India. Indian Railways has completed 100 years and achieved 4th rank in the world after USA, China, and Russia. During this development period Indian Railways has…
Trucking Consulting Firm, Ahern and Associates Develops New Strategic Alliance; …
Phoenix, AZ, January 31, 2012 — Further adding to their broad catalog of transportation industry services which include mergers and acquisitions, operational reviews of transportation, freight brokers and warehousing companies as well as partnership programs, DOT compliance reviews and PEO leasing programs. Ahern and Associates, Ltd. has answered the call of increasing demand to efficiently locate quality used equipment for growing LTL and Truckload carriers at favorable pricing. In…
SBS targets growth with new appointment
International supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Lee Hackney as General Manager of its northern UK business.
Mr Hackney, who will be based in Manchester, will become a key member of SBS Worldwide’s UK senior management team.
He will support the further development of the company’s fast growing northern UK business’s ability to analyse, design, implement and operate end-to-end supply chain solutions that give customers a competitive advantage over rivals.
Mr…
Above-average growth for Kögel in 2011
Burtenbach, 31 January 2012
Last year Kögel sold 11,960 units and increased turnover by 130 per cent
Exports accounted for 67 per cent of sales
"Never before have we had so much innovative energy" – Thomas Heckel
According to the VDA – the German Association of the Automotive Industry – Kögel achieved an above-average rate of growth in the 2011 financial year. Turnover at the renowned trailer specialist more than doubled in the…
MOL announces its FY2011 3rd Quarter Results
MOL today announced its FY2011 3rd Quarter Results. To view them, please go to the following link:
http://www.mol.co.jp/ir-e/financial/financial_r.html
MOL is one of the world’s largest multi-modal transport companies, operating 861 vessels and employing a workforce in excess of 9,200 worldwide. MOL operates one of the largest and most diverse networks of liner and logistics services around the globe, including weekly Transpacific, Transatlantic, Americas and Asia-Europe services. Please visit the company’s website…
Numina Group at Modex 2012, Launches 'Lean' Distribution Automation Practices
WOODRIDGE, IL - Debuting at the Modex 2012 trade show taking place February 6-9, 2012 in Atlanta, the newest innovation in distribution automation will be demoed by the Numina Group in booth 1127. The 'Lean' Pick, Pack, and Ship system compiles several fulfillment processes, including pick to light and order verification, into one smooth step, increasing productivity and profitability, while decreasing error rates and the number of touches. Not only…
RichLand-LSP strengthens chemical logistics business unit with appointment of Gr …
SINGAPORE, 30th January 2012 – Leading chemical logistics solutions provider RichLand-LSP has appointed Graham Wall as Managing Director as it looks to expand its bulk liquid chemical transport operations throughout South-East Asia.
Mr Wall brings 25 years of chemical logistics experience – both in Europe and in Asia – to the company and will be responsible for overseeing operations and expanding the business into new markets and industry verticals across the…
DSV appoint Gary Kioussis to newly created role
DSV Road Limited has appointed Gary Kioussis to the newly created role of Sales Manager, Southern Area.
This position has been created after the recent recruitment of a number of graduates to the sales team to continue the development of new business and provide a greater overview of performance to central management.
Gary’s duties will include regularly meeting the sales team to discuss future prospects while also building strong working relationships with…
Aircelle Maroc are flying high with Class A accreditation from Oliver Wight
Leading aerospace component manufacturer, Aircelle Maroc, has become the first Moroccan company to achieve Oliver Wight class A accreditation. It has seen a dramatic improvement in efficiency and reputation as a result.
Since implementing the Oliver Wight Class A programme, service levels at Aircelle Maroc have improved a minimum of 98%, having previously fluctuated between 70% and 80%. At the same time, stockholding levels have been reduced by a third, saving…
TMHE Powered Pallet Trucks – Geodis Recommends BT Levio LPE200
As one of the leading logistics solution providers in Europe, Geodis relies on Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) for its fleet of forklift trucks. With headquarters in France, Geodis’ network covers over 120 countries, with a range of services including warehouse logistics and international cargo. For operations at its new facility in Üllő, outside Budapest, Geodis depends on Levio LPE200 powered pallet trucks.
Business Unit manager Árpád Darvasi explains, “I’m in…
Auto Driveaway Provides Reliable and Safe Auto Shipping Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Philadelphia, PA: Recently, Auto Driveaway has been awarded for being one of the most reliable and secure auto shipping companies in the country by renowned entities. The company has more than 40 offices across the country that helps to track and update every detail about the consignment. Every delivery is managed professionally resulting in scheduled delivery without providing any damage, dent or issues to the vehicle.
The company provides…
John S. James Co. Closes the Information Gap with IES Technology
IES, Ltd., a leading provider of logistics and compliance software solutions to the global marketplace, announces the rollout of its Forwarder Suite at international freight forwarder and customs broker John S. James Co. The software was selected to provide the company with one central point of connectivity, streamline operations and realize productivity improvements.
“The successful implementation is a milestone for John S. James Co. as it moves into 2012.…
SBS Worldwide and Virtualized Logistics scoop prestigious logistics industry awa …
Supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has scooped a prestigious BIFA freighting award for the second year running.
SBS Worldwide and sister company Virtualized Logistics are delighted to announce that they were yesterday named winners of the Supply Chain Management Award at the BIFA Freight Service Awards.
The win follows on from last year, when SBS won BIFA’s Ocean Freight Award for its ship fewer containers project.
The two companies scooped the award…
Orium launches new e-fulfillment website
Seiches Sur le Loir, France – Orium, the e-fulfillment and multilingual contact center specialist, has just launched a new website dedicated to American e-commerce and multichannel retailers seeking Internet sales opportunities in Europe. The new site will facilitate exchanges with U.S. clients, making access to inventory and customer service solutions simple and straightforward.
Orium was founded to provide e-fulfillment, shipping and customer service needs to a growing e-commerce market.…
The New World Alliance to Launch New Trans-Atlantic Service
Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, 19 January 2012 –The New World Alliance (TNWA) – APL Co. Pte Ltd (APL), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) today announced the launch of a new Trans-Atlantic service connecting Europe and the UK with the US East Coast and Panama.
The Americas Europe Express (AEE) service is TNWA's third dedicated Trans-Atlantic service. It offers multiple weekly sailings from major US and European ports, as…
MOL Jointly Develops Portable Liquid-level Gauge for Fuel Tanks
TOKYO, 19th January 2012—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that MOL and Musashino Co., Ltd. have jointly developed the world’s first portable liquid-level gauge for vessel fuel tanks, which reduces workload needed to measure a ship’s fuel level during bunkering and enables more accurate measurement. This will reduce the crew’s workload, and help prevent incidents such as fuel spills from overfilling.
[Features of portable liquid-level gauge for…
Timetable planning in Hebrew
IVU systems modernise public transport in Jerusalem
Every year, millions of tourists, pilgrims, and business visitors are attracted to Jerusalem. Famous for its religious diversity and the historical buildings of the old quarters, it is the largest city of the region with a total of nearly 800,000 residents, and is also an important commercial location. The tourism sector is the largest source of income, and this is promoted by investments in…
The forwarding company Mahlstedt chooses the height-optimised Kögel Mega
Burtenbach, 17th January 2012
Kögel Mega: Three metres loading height and just four metres total height
The forwarding company Mahlstedt receives ten Mega trailers for its fleet
The forwarding company Mahlstedt GmbH from Delmenhorst recently took delivery of ten new Kögel Mega trailers. The height-optimised trailers really made a hit on two fronts with Mahlstedt: They are not only optimum for carrying out of volume transport, but also comply with the permissible total…
S2S appoints Director of Logistics
London, 16th January 2012 - Martin Lyon has been appointed Director of Logistics & Supply Chain Development for management and investment company S2S Group’s new supply chain operation.
S2S’s newly formed 4PL enterprise is the first operator able to offer complete end-to-end supply chain services in the Middle East.
The appointment supports S2S as it establishes itself in the market and develops its innovative 4PL logistics operation. He will be based in…
RAYGAIN LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-Specific Diverse Business Solutions, IT Solution & Mob …
RAYGAIN LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-Specific Diverse Business Solutions, IT Solution & Mobile Software Solution
Raygain a leading enterprise-wide IT solution provider has launched a series of industry-specific IT solutions. Based upon management consulting and market researches conducted regularly for different industries, Raygain worked on to provide industry-specific solutions to cater to different industries and their diverse portfolios.
EazyBiz is an enterprise resource planning IT solution for manufacturing units to incorporate and automate business…
Pool agreement signed: Nova Tankers is the name of the new market leading VLCC p …
The pool agreement governing the formation of a market leading VLCC pool has now been signed by the four partners. Morten Pilnov, Maersk Tankers, will be the Managing Director for Nova Tankers Pool. In this connection, the pool management company, Nova Tankers A/S, has been incorporated with Kazunori Nakai as Chairman.
The pool agreement governing the formation of a market leading VLCC pool has now been signed by the four…
Only 3 weeks left to the leading forum for border security professionals in the …
SMi's inaugural Border Security Asia Pacific conference and exhibition is the only event within the Asia Pacific region to bring together key speakers and professionals from within the border security community. With just 3 weeks to go, don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with a diverse mixture of international border security experts. Taking part in this event will ensure delegates are kept fully up-to-date with the latest challenges,…
TMHE Counterbalance Forklift Trucks Praised – Jehoulet Bois Testimonial
A supplier of wood products to the trade and public, Jehoulet Bois relies on its Toyota counterbalance trucks with Toyota SAS to handle a wide variety of heavy loads in its depots south-east of Brussels.
The company operates from two sites: the head office in Latinne and a new outlet in Manhay, covering a total area of about five hectares.
“The Manhay site allows us to better reach our customers in…
CROSSwire and TRUSSwire introduced to offer ground-breaking solutions
Two new, innovative trussing modular display systems have been introduced to Image Line Communication’s extensive range. The CROSSwire® and TRUSSwire® display systems, which offer better than ever ways to build even the most complex exhibition stands, are now available.
The innovative gantry modular display systems are the most versatile on the market and provide solutions for all exhibition, display and conference needs, with no limits to size, shape and creativity.
The 20x20cm…
Leading forwarder urges strong carrier relationships
Global supply chain provider SBS Worldwide has urged shippers to use logistics providers with strong relationships with shipping lines or they could find their shipments left on the quay side.
The warning comes as shipping lines have been withdrawing capacity because the industry has been suffering from over-supply of vessels on key trade lanes.
SBS Worldwide Group Chairman Steve Walker said: “When shipping lines remove services in order to balance supply and…
MOL Orders for High-efficiency Cape-size bulker
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that it has ordered a new cape-size bulker that will adopt element technologies of the next-generation ISHIN-III vessel program to achieve high fuel efficiency. Universal Shipbuilding Corporation (President: Shinjiro Mishima) will construct the new ship, slated for completion in late 2014.
MOL has repeatedly studied various technologies to realize the concept for the ISHIN-III series of next-generation vessels (large-scale iron ore…
S2S begins research into Middle East energy opportunities
Project management and investment company S2S has commissioned leading energy services sector analyst Douglas Westwood to investigate business opportunities in the Middle East and Asia.
S2S specialises in identifying market opportunities and developing businesses to leverage those opportunities.
S2S decided to commission Douglas Westwood as part of its latest project to develop an enterprise capable of providing a wide scope of services and opportunities such as training, logistics, personnel, procurement services and…
AMW to unveil next generation trucks at Auto Expo 2012
These new generation AMW models are sure to dazzle and will incorporate the latest technologies and features, which would take AMW to the next level in the Indian CV market. They have been developed by AMW using global inputs and will showcase the company’s increasing expertise in product development.
They will also set new benchmarks in terms of aesthetics, features, performance, comfort and safety in the Indian CV market. AMW began…
MOL President Muto's 2012 New Year Message
Looking Back on 2011
2011 has been a year of momentous events. We have witnessed the Jasmine Revolution, the floods in Thailand, and the sovereign debt crisis in Europe; but for those of us in Japan, the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11 was the most shocking and painful event. We mourn those who were lost in this terrible disaster, and our thoughts remain with those who have suffered and…
MOL News Highlights for 2011
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President Koichi Muto) today announced the company's top news stories for 2011 as follows:
Relief efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (March 11 - )
MOL set up a task force and support headquarters headed by President Muto to secure safe operation of group-operated vessels and took measures to minimize damage and continue business.
The company took group-wide efforts to procure aid supplies, provide transport…
The road ahead for the M2M telematics sector
Paderborn (Germany), 27 December 2011: According to leading analysts, the telematics sector represents one of the greatest business opportunities for Machine-to-Machine (M2M). From less than 90 million connections globally in 2010 the automotive M2M market will grow to almost 1.4 billion connections by the end of 2020; expecting that the sector will generate €157 billion revenue in 2020. Amongst others, one of the biggest revenue generating segments will be tracking…
Courier Service in Albany, NY, Joins SEO Program to Help Expand Access for Local …
Creative Delivery Services, a delivery courier business serving the Albany, NY, area, recently teamed up with Prospect Genius, an online advertising company, to improve their Web presence. This partnership will make it easier for Capital District residents to locate Creative Delivery Services faster and with less hassle when they're in the market for professional courier services.
In today's competitive digital environment, it's important for businesses like Creative Delivery Services to be…
MOL Supports Typhoon Relief Efforts in Mindanao, the Philippines
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that the company has contributed US$30,000 to typhoon Washi relief efforts on Mindanao Island through its group company Magsaysay MOL Marine, Inc.*1 (Magsaysay-MOL). It is also reviewing other relief options as the situation unfolds.
“We wish to convey our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the typhoon,” President Muto said. “We received monetary donations from many people in the Philippines…
MOL Wins Order for Indonesia’s 1st Coastal Transport Project
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that the company was selected to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) (*1) operated by PT Nusantara Regas (headquarters: Jakarta; President Director：Hendra Jaya) (*2) off Jakarta.
The project marks Indonesia’s first domestic transport of LNG. It will ship up to 3 million tons of LNG from Bontang and other Indonesian ports. It is…
HawksHead TPMS introduces a Semi-Truck Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Vancouver, Canada, December 20, 2011 -- HawksHead have been supplying TPMS for several years and offer systems compatible for motorcycles, cars, race cars and RVs. Their latest offering, the TnT System (Truck and Trailer) has been introduced to handle demand from Fleet Managers who are only too aware tires and safety should go together.
With tires being a large part of the budget, having them running at the correct pressure reduces…
LNG Carrier Al Zubarah and Its Ship Management Company Earn Green Award Certific …
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that the MOL-managed LNG carrier Al Zubarah and its ship management company MOL LNG Transport Co., Ltd. (President: Reizo Funakoshi), received a Green Award Certificate from the independent non-profit Green Award Foundation based in Rotterdam on December 13.
The certificate, based on stringent audits, is given to vessels and ship management companies for excellence in safety and environmental protection.
The Al…
SBS Worldwide appoints Christian Marz as Director of Operations
SBS Worldwide has appointed Christian Marz as Director of Operations USA.
The appointment supports the group’s global growth strategy to drive expansion in new and existing industry verticals while unifying all divisions and offices under one operating platform to streamline its global supply chain process.
Christian will be based at SBS Worldwide’s Chicago office and will report directly to USA Managing Director Lars Kloch.
SBS Worldwide Chairman Steve Walker said: “Christian’s competence…
Total Quality Logistics Hits $1 Billion Annual Sales Mark Based on 35% Gain Over …
Freight Brokerage Projects 1,000 New Hires Nationwide in Next Three Years, Created 585 Jobs in 2011
CINCINNATI (December 15, 2011) -- Trucking freight broker Total Quality Logistics (TQL) announced today that it has reached $1 billion in sales for 2011, marking the first time the 14-year-old company has hit the billon-dollar milestone in a single calendar year.
In achieving the billion-dollar breakthrough, TQL has nearly tripled its sales in the…
Strong Results for Execflyer as the Winter Season Begins
With the ski season just around the corner, Execflyer is gearing up for one of its busiest private jet charter winters to date! Strong results in November and good prices in the market mean more and more people are taking to the air to try private jet charter – many as first time flyers.
Demand for Flights to Sion, the gateway to Verbier, Veysonnaz, Four Valleys and many more has…
New Mobile Resource Management Solution by Appear and Qnamic Improves Rail Opera …
Train punctuality increases as rail workers are now able to receive
shift information on their iPhone or Android devices and efficiently communicate changes with train planners.
Stockholm and Hägendorf – 14 December 2011 – Appear, a provider of mobile enterprise application platforms and Qnamic, the leading provider of planning software for the transport industry, announced today a commercial and technical partnership to offer a mobile resource management communication solution to rail operators.
Appear…
PD Ports Targets Further Growth with New Appointments
PD Ports has recently made two new appointments to help drive business growth.
Rob Brewster has been appointed as Development Director Logistics and Andrew Lowdon has joined the Company as Commercial Analyst.
These new roles are designed to further emphasise PD Ports’ growth strategy and to continuously reinvigorate the business’s commercial activities and seek new opportunities in existing and emerging markets.
Rob’s remit is to lead the business development teams across…
Cruise of the Year 2011 Special Award Goes to Fuji Maru
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that support activities by the cruise ship Fuji Maru in areas stricken by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami earned the Cruise of the Year 2011 award sponsored by the Japan Oceangoing Passenger Ship Association.
The award ceremony was held at the Kaiun Building on Wednesday, December 14. A memento was given to executives from MOL, which planned the…
Humbaur supplies popular single-axle trailer in tilting version
Gersthofen, 14th December 2011
Humbaur has developed another model from its single-axle range into a tilting version. The new braked single-axle tilting trailer HA132513 simplifies the transport of gardening equipment, gravel and motor-cycles.
Versatile applications
The special waterproof glued multi-layer wooden floor and non-slip phenolic resin coating make this the ideal tilting trailer for all applications. The hydraulic damper under the bed of the trailer makes loading and unloading easy. The wide…
Count Time Logistics introduces innovative shipping ideas
Washington, USA, December 14, 2011- Count Time Logistics, a US based Logistics Company, introduces brilliant shipping ideas to streamline its shipping obligations to its global clients. Instant freight quote generation service, instant updates of the shipping package via dedicated customer service desk, competitive shipping rates and a wide variety of shipping services are the needs of the industry, which Count Time Logistics is learnt to not only have been providing,…
Count Time Logistics Brings Phenomenal Changes to Shipping Services
Washington, USA, December 13, 2011- Count Time Logistics, a US based shipping company, brings phenomenal ideas to shipping services and dovetails them to the expectations of shippers spread over 120,000 delivery destinations and 220 countries. Existing prices for LTL shipping and truckload shipping services have been renegotiated extensively.
“We have renegotiated LTL freight rates with all of our nationwide and regional carriers to include Canada and Mexico with the rest,” said…
