Chris Lewis
Thermal runaway is the main hazard from storing lithium-ion batteries in warehouses, says insurer TT Club in a new white paper published with UK P&I and Brooks Bell
Triggered by mechanical, electrical and thermal abuse, it can result in rapidly escalating fires, toxic and flammable gas emissions, potential re-ignition and explosion risk. Li-ion fires can burn at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C and differ fundamentally from conventional fires.
TT Club advises warehouse operators to ...
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International Cargo Logistics (ICL) has opened a branch in Felixstowe, its fifth location alongside the Netherlands and Vietnam.
The new office is headed by Joe Walsh, who brings over 22 years’ industry experience, with the last four years spent in a similar role. He will be initially supported by a senior ...
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Online cargo insurer Breeze has called for improved access to verified information about battery shipments, warning that data gaps are complicating claims. Chief insurance officer, Patrizia Kern-Ferretti warns that insurers are increasingly cautious about lithium battery risks. Some are restricting capacity or adding exclusions, not because the technology is uninsurable, ...
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Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a long-term strategic collaboration with its customer, Amazon. Building on an existing relationship, it includes Amazon Web Services, encompassing infrastructure construction, equipment deployment, ongoing maintenance, upgrades and expansion projects.
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The Port of Tilbury has taken delivery of the first hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) powered container handler in the UK to be deployed and fully operational in a real-world port application. The Hyster ReachStacker is powered by a Nuvera 60kW fuel cell engine that converts hydrogen into electricity to support ...
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IAG Cargo, MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have completed the first trial shipment ahead of the full launch of their Global Cargo Joint Business later this year - 11 tonnes of copper foil transported from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago O'Hare via Doha and Dublin.
IAG Cargo said it was an early ...
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Dutch chartering company Transito has launched Total Freight, which combines sea freight and inland shipping under one contract. It aims to address disruptions at the interface between the two modes, including low water, port congestion and vessel delays. Transito arranges both shipping legs, including port handling and transhipment, and absorbs ...
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Lufthansa Cargo is offering an “Emergency” add-on service for highly critical shipments that require the highest transport priority and dedicated handling throughout the journey. The target market includes urgent spares, life-saving drugs and medical samples.
It is available at more than 200 stations worldwide. Customers benefit from the highest transport priority ...
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Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services is making its services available to forwarders through the CargoAi platform. The largest African carrier will offer real-time rate visibility and eBooking capabilities either through the CargoMART marketplace or direct connections to transport management systems via CargoAi’s CargoCONNECT system.
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Maple Group has acquired Fladderak Industriële Verpakkingen, expanding its capacity for handling industrial and specialised project cargo in Rotterdam. The acquisition brings the group’s space to over 40,000sq m including 25,000sq m covered area with lifting capacity of up to 80 tonnes and a workforce of more than 100. Fladderak ...
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