Chris Lewis
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML demonstrated the initial results of the Digital Testbed Air Cargo” (DTAC) research project at Munich Airport to an audience of politicians and industry leaders on 13 May.
The machines on show included a ‘robot dog’ patroling autonomously through the warehouse looking for free storage locations, a transport robot that automatically moves pallets to their storage locations and a very flexible ...
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has launched a Leadership Academy for staff in stations in North America in collaboration with Abilene Christian University (ACU). It aims to develop operational management skills, create a pathway for career growth by equipping participants with the know-how for bigger ...
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Etihad Cargo says it is now ready for the UAE’s new Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations. The measure is intended to enhance monitoring and safety of air cargo by mandating submission of cargo data to regulatory authorities for risk assessment prior to loading and ensuring that it is risk-assessed ...
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Rhenus High Tech UK is to operate the company’s Manchester warehouse jointly with sister companies Rhenus Road Freight UK and Rhenus Air & Ocean UK, bringing all logistics services under one roof. Capacity has been expanded at the Eccles site with additional racking and enhanced camera technology for the High ...
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DFDS says it will invest €1 billion in battery-powered vessels as part of its previously-announced plan to electrify its operations on the English Channel.
The Danish-owned operator says that it will deploy six battery electric ships on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes to carry freight and passengers. The first two will ...
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A consortium consisting of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Q*Bird, Single Quantum, Cisco, Eurofiber, Portbase, Intermax and InnovationQuarter say they are the first in the world to build a scalable quantum internet connection, in Rotterdam harbour. A trial setup demonstrated that the use of quantum technology can prevent unauthorised access ...
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Aviation services group Challenge Group has launched a scheduled flight service from Liège and Dubai World Central (DWC) via Tel Aviv.
Initially, the service will operate weekly every Thursday with a B747F aircraft with a capacity of 120 tons but this will double from June with flights available on Tuesdays and ...
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Stena Line will revert to a two-region structure to reflect its growing business needs. Paul Grant (main pictures), who has played a pivotal role in the success of the Irish Sea operations, will assume responsibility for the newly established Irish Sea North region, overseeing operations from Belfast. He will also ...
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Global supply chain and logistics consultancy Scala has promoted Chris Clowes to executive director. Clowes who joined Scala over a year ago as a senior consultant will drives long-term strategy to expand its remit in Europe, identifying new clients and increasing the network of experienced consultants.
The continued disruption has meant ...
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FedEx Express has started a two-week pilot of a Mercedes-Benz all-electric eActros 300 tractor in the Netherlands. It is being used in place of a combustion engine tractor and trailer combination, to fulfil domestic linehaul operations from Eindhoven station.The tractor will recharge onsite at the Eindhoven station during down time, ...
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