Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
Automated parcel capture at UPS
VITRONIC Auto-ID systems increase the package sorting capacity of UPS at Cologne/Bonn Airport
Wiesbaden / Cologne-Bonn, 24th May 2012 – The machine vision experts VITRONIC are glad to announce a large order from UPS. At Cologne/Bonn Airport, 200 VICAMssi2 high-performance line scan cameras will capture parcels and envelopes for efficient sortation.
The background to this large order is the planned increase of the sortation capacity at this UPS site from 110.000 to…
Chapman Freeborn Singapore has moved due to expansion
Chapman Freeborn Singapore has moved due to expansion. The new office is located at 300 Beach Road, #10-01 The Concourse, Singapore 199555.
Having been established in Singapore for over 13 years, the global aircraft charter specialist team in Singapore has grown from strength to strength. Mark Middleton, Director of Chapman Freeborn Singapore, said:
“Chapman Freeborn Singapore is dedicated to the South East Asia market and the move to a larger office is…
Smartphone Integration in the Car. Cooperation between PLDS and Funkwerk Dabendo …
Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions“(PLDS), globally well-known in the automotive infotainment industry, and Funkwerk Dabendorf, renowned producer of mobile communication solutions in the automotive industry, announce their cooperation in the area of smartphone integration in the vehicle.
The tremendous growth of the smartphone market as well as the need for the use of smartphone features in the vehicle open up new horizons in the automotive infotainment industry. The implementation of a…
Automotive Steels – Market Needs and Technology Trends
Berlin, 15.05.2012 – Lightweight materials are essential for saving energy in the automotive industry. New lightweight solutions for future mobility are essential and can be realised through innovative steel materials. Furthermore, Steel is 100% recyclable, thus contributing to overall conservation of resources. Meet leading OEMs at IQPC’s International Congress Automotive Steels, 18 – 20 June 2012 in Düsseldorf.
At our conference, get to know which steel technologies are the best for…
100 new Kögel Cargos for UAB Finėjas
Burtenbach, 21st. May 2012
Kögel gets a large order from Lithuania
UAB Finėjas is getting 100 new trailers for its fleet
The Lithuanian forwarding company Finėjas, one of the biggest in the Baltic area, is now placing its trust in Kögel quality. The forwarding company will receive the first of the 100 ordered Kögel Cargo platform trailers via the long-term Kögel general importer for Lithuania – UAB Transuorė. The Cargo has impressed the…
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Brazil Truck Market Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Brazil Truck Market Analysis” to its report gallery. Brazil, one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturing markets, has been witnessing healthy growth compared to the global auto industry due to the strong domestic demand and exports market. In Brazil, trucks are mainly used as the primary mode of transportation for freight movement. This service in the country is generally…
Ford looks ahead: Automotive Manufacturer optimizes Spare Parts Logistics with A …
The automotive manufacturer Ford improves the controlling of spare parts logistics using AX4 Report – a new module of the logistics platform AX4. The cloud-based application allows the company to coordinate its European spare parts program which includes 230,000 parts and 1,600 suppliers dead on spot.
Using a combination of delivery call-off and shipment data the analysis tool will enable a more exact planning of staffing, required packaging material and…
Global Air Charter & Hand Carry Corporation Introduces State of the Art Tracking …
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has further strengthened its specialist On Board Courier (OBC) product with the introduction of a new online tool for tracking shipments globally.
In addition to receiving regular updates directly from the company’s Cologne-based OBC team, clients can now log in and view real-time updates on the status of their cargo - wherever it is in the world.
Carsten Volk, Chapman Freeborn’s global product manager for OBC services, said:
“Our innovative…
Global Air Charter & Hand Carry Corporation Introduces State of the Art Tracking …
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has further strengthened its specialist On Board Courier (OBC) product with the introduction of a new online tool for tracking shipments globally.
In addition to receiving regular updates directly from the company’s Cologne-based OBC team, clients can now log in and view real-time updates on the status of their cargo - wherever it is in the world.
Carsten Volk, Chapman Freeborn’s global product manager for OBC services, said:
“Our innovative…
McCollister's Transportation Group Celebrates One Year Since Moving "Mummies of …
This April marked one year since McCollister’s Transportation Group, Inc. moved the “Mummies of the World” exhibit into the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA. McCollister’s specialized transportation and logistics service was used to coordinate the exhibit’s move into the internationally-recognized museum.
The exhibit included 45 mummies of humans and animals from all over the world, ranging from 250 years old to more than 6,500 years old. It was the largest traveling…
Calor Gas chooses Quartix telematics for its national delivery and service fleet …
Quartix, one of the UK’s leading vehicle tracking service providers, has equipped Calor Gas’s national delivery and service fleets with real-time telematics.
A total of 520 of the £400-million company’s vehicles, including Scanias, Renaults, Dafs and large tri-axle tanker trailers – operating from centres across the country – have been installed with the award-winning Quartix telematics solution.
David Brown, Calor’s fleet asset manager, explained the reasons the company has invested in Quartix…
Offshore Group Company Certified as an Indirect Air Carrier
TUCSON, Ariz., May 8, 2012 -- International Logistic Solutions (ILS) was recently certified as an Indirect Air Carrier by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). As an Indirect Air Carrier, ILS may now contract directly for the freight services of passenger air carriers. Third-party logistic companies and freight forwarders that are not in possession of such certification may only ship using passenger air carriers through companies with IAC approval from the…
IES on Winning Streak – Selected for Top Award for 7th Consecutive Year
New York, NY – Transportation Software provider IES, Ltd. has been named as a Top 100 IT Provider by Inbound Logistics magazine for the seventh year running.
Inbound Logistics states that IES represents “the best in logistics technology”. Felecia Stratton, Editor of Inbound Logistics explains in more detail, “IES consistently provides the kinds of technology solutions Inbound Logistics readers need to successfully manage their global enterprises, positioning…
Canada Wipes Federal Skilled Worker Program Backlog
Around 280,000 applicants to Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program are to have their fees refunded as part of a bid to create a fast and flexible immigration system. The March Budget 2012 set aside 130 million Canadian dollars to cover the cost of refunds and clear the astonishing backlog of unprocessed applications.
Jason Diggs, Sales Director for Anglo Pacific, explains, “The applicants affected are those who applied prior to 27…
Chapman Freeborn Launches Real-Time Tracking For On Board Courier (OBC) Shipment …
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has further strengthened its specialist On Board Courier (OBC) product with the introduction of a new online tool for tracking shipments globally.
In addition to receiving regular updates directly from the company’s Cologne-based OBC team, clients can now log in and view real-time updates on the status of their cargo - wherever it is in the world.
Carsten Volk, Chapman Freeborn’s global product manager for OBC services, said:
“Our innovative…
Chapman Freeborn Wins The Air Cargo News ‘Charter Broker Of The Year’ Award
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has been named Cargo Charter Broker of the Year 2012 by leading industry title Air Cargo News.
The global aircraft charter specialist received the new accolade at the prestigious Cargo Airline of the Year 2012 awards, held at London’s Lancaster Hotel.
Shahe Ouzounian, chief operating officer, collected the award on behalf of Chapman Freeborn's worldwide offices.
The latest industry recognition adds to company’s list of honours - including being…
Asia Europe service not to be reinstated by G6 alliance
Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that they will maintain the current 6-loop product structure and not reinstate the planned Loop 2 Asia-Europe service. This loop was originally developed as one of the seven loops between Asia and North Europe jointly provided by the six members.
It was not initiated in March because of the unsuitable market conditions at that time and the G6 Alliance has not seen any…
New Special Equipment for Kögel Tipper Trailer
Burtenbach, 2. May 2012
• Kögel tipper trailers are now available with different wall thicknesses
• New: Comfortable control of the back wall door
Traditionally Kögel reacts quickly to customer requests and thus offers its 24 cum tipper trailer with many new optional equipment now. Customers can now set up their tipper trailers tailor-made perfectly to their needs.
Different wall thicknesses
With immediate effect, Kögel tipper trailers are now available in various wall thickness combinations.…
DSV Road Limited appoint Rebekah Kemp to newly created role
DSV Road Limited has appointed Rebekah Kemp to the newly created role of Sales Manager, Northern 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.
Rebekah’s duties will include regularly meeting the sales team to discuss future prospects while also building strong working relationships with…
SBS appoints John Klausing Regional Vice President Operations – Midwest USA
Supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide team has appointed John Klausing as Regional Vice President of Operations, Midwest USA.
As part of SBS Worldwide’s senior management team, Mr Klausing will support the further development of the Midwest region’s continued growth in key markets and new industry verticals.
He will also support the further development of the company’s fast growing Midwest USA business’s ability to analyse, design, implement and operate end-to-end supply…
Tired of shipping air to customers?
Tier-Rack engineers have perfected the art of designing the stack rack to the proper dimensions to fit side by side and stack 2 high in a standard van and fill air space with product. With a few design changes, a portable rack has now become a shipping container.
Tier-Rack’s newly designed shipping rack offers two advantages; removable stacking posts provide for saved space when returning the shipping racks to their point…
Automotive Centre of Excellence Selects Froude Hofmann
At the hub of Australia’s automotive industry, the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE), part of the prestigious Kangan Institute training organisation, is set to become the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most advanced automotive testing and training facility. Thanks to an investment of over AU$20 million, the new centre in Docklands, Melbourne has been equipped with the latest testing technology from international equipment manufacturer, Froude Hofmann.
With expertise in the engine testing…
MOL Establishes Its Subsidiary MOL (Peru) S.A.C.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that the company established a subsidiary, MOL (Peru) S.A.C., in Peru. The country was chosen because it shows more stable growth than other South American nations. With the new subsidiary, MOL will consolidate its business structure and further expand north-south containership routes to further improve customer services.
Outline of New Company
Name : MOL (PERU) S.A.C.
Location : Lima (capital of Peru)
Business start : May 2,…
Can Stack Racks help reduce the damage from the next Gulf of Mexico oil spill?
Stack racks filled with emergency response and oil containment equipment may help minimize the damage from the next oil spill.
In 2010 the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused a major environmental crisis. One response to this crisis was the decision to set up rapid response locations which would be equipped with supplies to reduce damage from any future oil spills.
Tier-Rack Corporation was asked to supply stack…
DAMCO ELECT BOTTLE TO RAISE ITS PROFILE
Damco, one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers, has appointed BOTTLE to handle its PR brief for 2012. BOTTLE has specifically been tasked with positioning Damco as the preferred provider of logistics within the toy industry.
BOTTLE kicked off the partnership with an immediate experiential campaign during London Toy Fair. Toy manufacturers, distributors and retailers were sent mock airline tickets, inviting them to send one of their…
Nexen Lift Trucks unveils new compact forklifts to compliment its X-Range
Following on from the continued success and popularity of its X-Range trucks, British Forklift manufacturer Nexen has announced the release of several new models to their “X” range.
Incorporating the same technological advances and attention to detail seen in all other models, the new range of compact cushion tire trucks will initially be available for load capacities between 2000kg - 3500kg (4,000lb – 7,000lb). Later models will include capacities up to…
MOL Acquires Competence Management System (CMS) Certification from DNV
TOKYO—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the certification of its own seafarer education and training program by Oslo-based Det Norske Veritas (DNV). The MOL Rank Skill Training and Evaluation Program (MOL RankSTEP) received DNV certification for compliance with the Competence Management System (CMS) on April 13. CMS is a management system that improves education programs by identifying gaps between the skills seafarers currently possess and the…
MOL to Start Safety Campaign
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the launch of a six-week safety campaign targeting all MOL-operated vessels, starting on April 15. President Muto, executives, and other personnel will visit vessels to exchange information and opinions with on-board employees. The campaign is intended to achieve the goal of "Four Zeroes” – Never allow (1) serious marine accidents, (2) oil pollution, (3) fatal accidents, or (4) serious cargo…
SBS Worldwide appoints Richard Perriman as UK General Manager of Sales
Supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Richard Perriman to the role of UK General Manager of Sales.
His appointment comes as SBS Worldwide continues with its global growth strategy to expand in new and existing industry verticals.
Mr. Perriman will work closely with the Business Development team to drive business growth in key markets by selling SBS Worldwide’s ability to offer global supply chain solutions tailored to customer’s individual requirements.
Steve…
Kögel Long Truck: A choice of three dollies
Burtenbach, 11th April 2012
From a single supplier - Kögel provides approved vehicle combinations for field trials: Kögel Long Truck, Kögel Euro Trailer, and Kögel LongPlex
Kögel offers three different dolly variants for the 25.25 metre long truck for field trials.
Variant one
Kögel offers a normally couplable tandem-axle forerunner device (dolly) with a steered drawbar. In the case of this variant, the first axle of the dolly is positively steered. SAF axles…
Bastian Solutions Helps Third-Party Logistics Provider Grow with Warehouse Autom …
April 4, 2012 (Rancho Dominguez, CA) – Bastian Solutions has released a new case study showcasing the company’s work with Westcoast Warehousing, a third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, trucking, and storage solutions to retail stores.
“Westcoast Warehousing was looking for a solution that would improve its throughput by at least 50 percent,” said Anshul Singh, logistics consultant at Bastian Solutions. “We introduced them to pick to light at that point, and…
MOL Conducts Table Top Drill Centering on Grounding and Fire Involving LNG Carri …
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the completion of a table top drill based on the scenario of a fire in the engine room of the MOL-operated LNG carrier Grand Mereya in Tsugaru Strait, resulting in the vessel running aground. The 1st Regional Coast Guard Headquarters also cooperated in the drill, one of a regular series of events to help MOL prepare for unexpected incidents at…
MOL upgrade network: Asia –Mexico, West Coast South America products
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announce the upgrade of Asia – Mexico (CWL) and West Coast South America (MSX) services.
MOL and the consortium partners (K Line and NYK) will consolidate the present two loops (WL1, which is operated by nominal 4,400teu class ships and WL2, which is operated by nominal 2,500teu class ships) and will deploy over-panamax vessels, nominal 5,600-6,500 teu class ships, on…
Regulatory Forerunner, IES, Ltd., to Move its Ocean AMS Customers to ACE
Transportation software provider, IES was the first Ocean AMS service provider to successfully pass the M1 testing requirements and transmit data to ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) in September of 2011. The company has announced today that it is scheduled to transition its entire Ocean AMS customer base from ACS to ACE.
“The move is completely hands-free for our Ocean AMS customers and is in line with our mission to…
Duty Of Care Advice, Policy Guidelines & Driver Assessment Services for Corporat …
Alconbury Driving Centre (ADC) not only provides high quality driver training, but also valued services to Corporates to help them formulate their company policies pertaining to driving at work.
Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, UK, April 06, 2012 -- The Alconbury Driving Centre (ADC) not only provides high quality driver training, but also valued services to Corporates to help them formulate their company policies pertaining to driving at work. These services include Duty of…
Quartix vehicle tracking foils violent van hijacking
Thieves’ violent attempt to hijack a security-equipment company’s van has been foiled by Quartix vehicle tracking.
Driver Roger Hirsch was in slow-moving traffic in Hoe Street, Walthamstow when he a felt a sudden bump from behind. Leaping from his cab, he was shoved roughly to the ground by one thief while a second slipped behind the wheel and sped off.
Shocked but otherwise unhurt, Mr Hirsch quickly called his boss…
Successful Audit: STAUFF attains the status of "Known Consignor" from the German …
On 25 March 2013, new European Union guidelines (Regulation EC 300/2008 and Regulation EU 185/2010) will go into effect, bringing fundamental changes in terms of air freight services. Background for the actions: secure supply chains should prevent potential threats in air space and rule out the transport of unsafe and dangerous goods.
In Germany, the Federal Aviation Office (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt LBA) is implementing these decrees in the form of certification as an…
Vehicle tracking system thwarts violent van-hijacking
Thieves’ violent attempt to hijack a security-equipment company’s van has been foiled by Quartix vehicle tracking.
Driver Roger Hirsch was in slow-moving traffic in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, when he a felt a sudden bump from behind. Leaping from his cab, he was shoved roughly to the ground by one thief while a second slipped behind the wheel and sped off.
Shocked but otherwise unhurt, Hirsch quickly called his boss at Delta Security,…
New DSV Aerospace Organisation takes off
DSV Air & Sea Limited has unified its aerospace divisions around the world into a single global Aerospace Organisation to bring together its specialist knowledge in the industry vertical and enhance the service level it is able to offer clients.
The expanded Aerospace Organisation offers global expertise in handling the transportation of all aerospace commodities and also experience in providing the high-level of service required by aerospace companies.
Before unifying its aerospace…
Research highlights the importance of flexible warehouse capacity
New research into retailers’ supply chain concerns has highlighted the need for a flexible warehousing capacity, according to Century Logistics.
The research carried out by Retail Systems Research (RSR) showed that consumer demand for the lowest price (68%) and the unpredictability of demand in an uncertain economy (68%) are currently the leading supply chain business challenges to retailers.
Century Logistics Managing Director Stephen Basey-Fisher said the use of flexible warehousing capacity had…
Kögel is the job motor of the region
Burtenbach, 4th April 2012
Ulrich Humbaur is fulfilling his social responsibility to the region
Since 2009, more than 100 new jobs have been created in Burtenbach
Trailer manufacturer Kögel is now in the limelight again with new energy and unique experience and competence. Since taking on Kögel in 2009, Ulrich Humbaur has assumed an active entrepreneurial role which gives the brand the stability and continuity it deserves. Since joining Kögel, his actions…
Strong Government Support Driving Chinese New Energy Vehicle Market
According to our research, “China Automobile Sector Analysis”, from RNCOS, China is making every possible effort to become the world’s leading producer of new energy vehicle. As a major initiative, the Chinese Government has also recently announced various incentives and subsidies to boost the new energy vehicle market. Following the announcement, various big players, including BMW, Toyota, and leading Chinese auto manufacturers like Chery and Geely Automobile, held plans towards…
SBS Worldwide ready with fuel strike contingency plan
Supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide is working with partner carriers to ensure its customers’ businesses are not disrupted in case of a possible strike by UK fuel tank drivers.
SBS Worldwide ensures that all its carrier partners have contingency plans in place for a variety of scenarios as part of its contracting process.
It opened dialogue with its hauliers to ensure they were implementing the plans as soon as the…
Toggle switch from Schaltbau GmbH wins design award
Munich/Germany, 31.01.2012: The series K toggle switch from Schaltbau has been awarded the iF product design award 2012. This award ranks worldwide amongst the most prestigious honours for product design. The official award presentation by iF Industrie Forum Design will take place on 10 February in Munich. Amongst the 3000 or so applications, the toggle switch clinched the prize, being particularly convincing on account of its functionality, reliability and environmental…
Plants are hummng at Tier-Rack
Tier-Rack factories are humming so far this year filling stacking rack orders coming in at a pace reminiscent of a few years ago.
Tier-Rack® portable racks are used by thousands of customers in hundreds of industries. Some of our customers use our portable stacking rack as standard warehouse racks, or as a stacking bin. In this case they place their product directly on our mobile rack and save the cost of…
MOL enhance Asia - South Africa service network
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announce the
upgrade of Asia-South Africa network with two of the following changes.
MOL will meet the customer needs by providing high-quality direct services and by providing variety of port coverage continuously.
1) MOL will join new Asia and South Africa Service (ASA)
Opening of the new route “ASA” linking Central and South China, Taiwan, South East Asia and South Africa starting on 8th…
Kögel is sponsoring the current european champion Castrol Team Hahn Racing
Burtenbach, 27th March 2012
European champion Jochen Hahn puts his trust in Kögel
Kögel swap bodies provide professional support to the Race Truck Team
Kögel is stepping in at the side of the Castrol Team Hahn Racing in the new season of the FIA European Truck Racing Championship – the highest European class in truck racing. The third biggest trailer manufacturer in Europe recently entered into an agreement with the European Championship team…
Quartix issues warning on lease-finance contracts
Quartix reports increasing concern over the resurgence of lease-finance contracts for vehicle tracking systems and urges prospective buyers to check their supplier’s financial health.
Managing director, Andy Walters, said: “Under this model, customers are asked to commit to payments of £1000 or more per unit – over an extended period – to a bank or finance house, despite the fact that the tracking system has a value of £300 or…
LKE hired Marten Büttner as new head of the Global Mail division
The international supplier of transport equipment, LKE from Marl, Germany, hired Marten Büttner as the new head of its Global Mail division at the beginning of February 2011.
Marten Büttner, age 48, looks back at more than 20 years of experience in the global postal industry. He started his career with the consulting company Arthur D. Little in which he became director for the Travel & Transportation department as well as…
Orlaco’s visual systems are widening the horizon of drivers and operators worldw …
Highest quality standards are ensured by using BINDER FED ovens
Orlaco is Europe’s leading specialist for camera systems in commercial vehicles, forklift trucks, cranes and ships. Vision is their mission. Equipped with Orlaco camera systems, large naval vessels can be precisely maneuvered in almost any visibility conditions. And while unloading ships, crane operators in harbors like Rotterdam or Felixstowe (UK’s largest container port) appreciate Orlaco visual systems as well. Drivers and…
