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PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation

PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation

May 14, 2023 Articles, Global News, Handling News, Logistics News, News in General Comments Off on PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation

The new PALFINGER TEC cranes are the technological spearhead of the world’s leading manufacturer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. The latest model range was developed in...
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Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future Development

Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future Development

May 14, 2023 Articles, Logistics News, Multimodal Comments Off on Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future Development

Statement from West on Track on the Sligo-Galway rail link. Last month an EU report highlighted how the economy of the West is lagging behind due to a lack of investment in infrastructure. The EU...
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New facility targets Hong Kong temperature-sensitive e-commerce

New facility targets Hong Kong temperature-sensitive e-commerce

May 05, 2023 BREXIT, eCommerce, Global News, Logistics News, News in General Comments Off on New facility targets Hong Kong temperature-sensitive e-commerce

Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis), the value-added logistics arm of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), has opened a new climate-controlled facility – “Cool Zone”...
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The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation during its construction

The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation during its construction

Apr 22, 2023 Case Study, Euro News, Logistics News, Multimodal Comments Off on The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation during its construction

In order to obtain supplies of wood for the construction site where the 17-floor Wood Up tower is being built in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, REI Habitat, a property developer specialising in...
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XPO Collaborates with Christy to Create an End-To-End Omnichannel Supply Chain Solution

XPO Collaborates with Christy to Create an End-To-End Omnichannel Supply Chain Solution

Apr 22, 2023 Fork Lifts, Logistics News, News in General, Supply Chain Comments Off on XPO Collaborates with Christy to Create an End-To-End Omnichannel Supply Chain Solution

Transport and logistics solutions across Europe XPO, has launched a first-time partnership with Christy England, a retail brand synonymous with luxury bed and bath linens since 1850. Manchester-based...
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Workforce crisis driving growth of automated parcel sorting

Workforce crisis driving growth of automated parcel sorting

Apr 15, 2023 eCommerce, Global News, Logistics News, News in General Comments Off on Workforce crisis driving growth of automated parcel sorting

Ever more logistics companies are seeking new ways of maintaining or improving  operational efficiency and customer service levels with fewer people, says Xia Hulling, founder and CEO of robotic...
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Supply chain woes costing UK businesses £12.2 billion annually

Supply chain woes costing UK businesses £12.2 billion annually

Apr 01, 2023 Articles, Logistics News, News in General Comments Off on Supply chain woes costing UK businesses £12.2 billion annually

SUPPLY chain delays – caused by strict COVID lockdowns, climate change, the national energy crisis and the war in Ukraine – are costing the UK economy a staggering £12.2 billion a year...
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Logistics expects downturn, but sees itself prepared for it

Logistics expects downturn, but sees itself prepared for it

Mar 11, 2023 Articles, Events, Global News, Handling News, Logistics News, News in General Comments Off on Logistics expects downturn, but sees itself prepared for it

For the Trend Index for transport logistic, being held in Munich from May 9 to 12, 2023, more than 2,500 service providers, shippers and suppliers gave their assessment of the situation in an online...
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Arvato Supply Chain Solutions installs new intelligent robot depalletizer in warehouse

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions installs new intelligent robot depalletizer in warehouse

Feb 25, 2023 Articles, Case Study, Logistics News, News in General, Supply Chain Comments Off on Arvato Supply Chain Solutions installs new intelligent robot depalletizer in warehouse

 Arvato Supply Chain Solutions continues to focus on innovation globally. To this end, the supply chain and e-commerce service provider has had an intelligent robot-controlled depalletizer developed...
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Logistics Execs See 2023 Recession – Likely or Certain – Most still committed to net-zero, emerging markets plans despite bleak outlook

Logistics Execs See 2023 Recession – Likely or Certain – Most still committed to net-zero, emerging markets plans despite bleak outlook

Feb 12, 2023 Articles, eCommerce, Global News, Logistics News, News in General, Shipping & Freight, Storage & Racking Comments Off on Logistics Execs See 2023 Recession – Likely or Certain – Most still committed to net-zero, emerging markets plans despite bleak outlook

Nearly 70% of global logistics executives say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption arising from China’s battle to contain COVID,...
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Logistics

PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation

PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation

The new PALFINGER TEC cranes are the technological spearhead of the world’s leading manufacturer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. The latest model range was developed in...
Read More
Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future Development

Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future...

New facility targets Hong Kong temperature-sensitive e-commerce

New facility targets Hong Kong...

The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation during its construction

The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation...

XPO Collaborates with Christy to Create an End-To-End Omnichannel Supply Chain Solution

XPO Collaborates with Christy to Create an...

Handling

New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC Europe 2023

New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC Europe 2023

At TOC Europe 2023, Hyster will discuss solutions for port equipment electrification, giving visitors a first glimpse of the zero-emission terminal tractor Hyster is developing with Capacity Trucks at stand C11. The company will also be on hand to share updates on its hydrogen and lithium-ion...
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Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant milestone as 6,000th machine rolls off the production line

Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant...