Chris Lewis
Cold chain solution specialist Envirotainer has celebrated a decade of operations in Mexico. Over the past 10 years, it has worked closely with its partner, ULD Services MEX, to develop temperature-controlled air freight in the country and spearheaded the safe transportation of pharmaceuticals.
Prior to Envirotainer’s presence in the market, Mexico’s pharmaceutical cold chain had been reliant on passive systems - cardboard boxes, insulation and coolants, which can be wasteful and ...
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Forwarder Dimerco Express has set up in house devanning services at its San Francisco terminal which it says will speed up the delivery process by 3-5 days. Compared with other Container Freight Stations handling less than container loads (LCL), the onsite capability will shorten pick-up times allowing loads to be ...
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Netherlands-based Future Proof Shipping (FPS) officially launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam on 25 May.in partnership with sports shoe manufacturer Nike and the BCTN Network of Inland Terminals.
The 110m x 11.45m inland containership is being chartered by BCTN on behalf of Nike EMEA ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has installed a gate automation system at the container terminal at the port of Immingham. Costing £1.5 million, it will speed up the operations process and offer improved turnaround time.
Regional director Simon Bird, said: “This investment into a new entry system will allow us to process ...
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The Ocean Network Express (ONE) consortium of Japanese-owned deepsea liner operators is opening its first wholly owned Irish office, based at Santry Business Park, north Dublin. Current agent United Liner Agency will transfer all sales, operations, and customer service activities ONE Ireland on 1 June. ONE said: “We would like ...
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Baku, Azerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines has gained CEIV Lithium Battery certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It recognizes that the carrier has implemented robust processes and best practices to mitigate relevant risks and comply with stringent requirements.
The CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification is a global standard developed by ...
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Kerry Logistics Network is using sorting robots for a global fast fashion brand The KOOLBee is an intelligent and flexible sorting solution that boosts speed, productivity and accuracy in logistics operations and has been used in Hong Kong, Tianjin and Dongguan since November 2022. Kerry says they have boosted sorting ...
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IAG Cargo has appointed Jenny Critchley as chief transformation officer. She joins IAG Cargo from sister company British Airways, and will focus on expanding IAG Cargo’s digitalization and sustainability efforts in her new role.
IAG Cargo chief executive David Shepherd, commented: “At IAG Cargo, we are driving digital transformation throughout the ...
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The US Coast Guard has awarded a Qualship 21 certificate to Grimaldi-owned ACL’s entire fleet of container/ro ro vessels: Atlantic Star, Atlantic Sky, Atlantic Sail, Atlantic Sun and Atlantic Sea.
Qualship 21 demonstrates the highest level of compliance with international standards and US laws and regulations, for example by having no ...
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TT Club has joined MACN, a global business network that is working towards the vision of a maritime industry free of corruption. It has a current membership of over 180 organisations globally, but TT Club is the only non-P&I insurer member. It says it is well placed to develop and ...
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