Chris Lewis

LogiPharma sets its agenda

The LogiPharma life sciences supply chain event has unveiled its 2024 agenda. It takes place in Lyon, France on 16-18 April. Over 1,800 representatives are expected to attend including those from pharma biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics and animal health firms. Conferences will cover strategy and planning, digital transformation, temperature controlled operations, interconnected logistics and distribution, medical device supply chain, clinical scale up, and manufacturing integration. To view the agenda visit: https://bit.ly/3ShNxsK and tickets ... [+]

Wincanton set to join French empire – updated

CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of CMA CGM, has reached agreement to take over one of the oldest-established companies in UK and Irish logistics, Wincanton. Wincanton, headquartered in the west of England and named after the Somerset village where it was first based almost 100 years ago, operates more than 170 sites ... [+]

WFS first to deploy 3D pallet-building software

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first air cargo handler to deploy Cind’s ContourSpect 3D modelling software at stations in  Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia following a successful Proof of Concept at Copenhagen Airport. ContourSpect creates a 3D model of cargo loaded on pallets and compares this in real-time ... [+]

IAG Cargo is a Top Employer

IAG Cargo has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute following conducts a rigorous process exploring policies and practices including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Wellbeing. One IAG Cargo initiative is its Leading the Way programme to energise all employees across the business ... [+]

Another next-gen 737 for Modern Logistics

Brazil-based Modern Logistics has taken delivery of a second 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) following its acquisition last year of the first such aircraft in the country. The availability of the two next generation aircraft will significantly enhance Modern Logistics’ capabilities in other Latin American markets, particularly Argentina, Colombia, and Central ... [+]

Europe’s largest trucker takes to the rails

Europe’s largest full truck load) transportation company, Girteka and shortsea and intermodal carrier Samskip have launched an intermodal rail service from Nassjo and Katrineholm in south-central Sweden to Duisburg in Germany. It operates seven days per week. [+]

UK launches critical supply chain strategy

The Department for Business and Trade launched a Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy on 17 January. It aims to safeguard supplies of goods such as medicines, minerals and semiconductors in the wake of the recent shipping disruptions. It cited the recent attacks in the Red Sea, along with the unprecedented ... [+]

ONE signs dual-fuel ships deal

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has signed ship building contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for twelve 13,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ships. Each shipyard will build six vessels and are all scheduled to be delivered from 2027. [+]

Trilatec offers lightweight alternative to timber in airfreight

German company Trilatec says that its squAIR-timber product can offer weight savings of 80% compared with tradition wooden beams in air freight pallets. The cardboard fiber composite material is made of 100% recyclable paper and despite considerable weight savings, does not compromise on load-bearing capacity. A meter of the weatherproof material ... [+]

UPS man returns to his roots

UPS has appointed Michiel van Veen as country manager for Benelux. A Dutch native, he was previously country manager for Nordics and Ireland, where he introduced new flights between Billund and Cologne and the US and Ireland. He also oversaw the launch of UPS Ireland’s Access Point network, creating hundreds ... [+]

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