Chris Lewis
Ukrainian technology company Awery Aviation Software has pledged its support for an initiative to protect and develop the country’s aviation industry, including the rebuilding of the unique Antonov Mriya AN-225, destroyed when Russian forces tried to occupy the Hostomel base early in the year.
Another Ukrainian startup company Metal Time has developed a working mechanical model kit of the Mriya and profits from the sale will be donated to Antonov. They ...
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Côte d'Ivoire Terminal (CIT), Abidjan’s second container terminal, is expected to open in November. The APM Terminal joint venture has received six ship-to-shore cranes and seven rubber-tyred gantry cranes from ZPMC, the last delivery of equipment before the terminal goes live.
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Cathay Pacific has extended its Fly Greener carbon-offset programme to its air cargo services.
A calculator works out the carbon emissions of shipments and the cost to offset them and customers can then make a contribution to purchase carbon offsets that come from selected certified carbon-offset projects.
The carbon-offset programme follows the ...
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François Lavallee has been elected chairman of the Board of Directors at the ports of Bouogne Calais while Benoît Rochet has become general manager. Lavallee is also first vice-president of CCI Hauts-de-France and managing director of the Evariste Group. Benoît Rochet was previously deputy director general of Port Boulogne Calais.
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Head of consumer research at ParcelHero, David Jinks is warning that the logistics industry is facing a “perfect storm” with dock, rail and postal workers and even Amazon operatives staging industrial action over the summer.
He said: “It’s estimated that the port strike alone will disrupt trade worth up to £700m ...
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Peel Ports Heysham has reduced the carbon emissions of its landside plant, equipment and vehicles by up to 90%, in what it says could be a first for any UK port.
All vehicles, plant equipment, forklift trucks, tug masters and ancillary equipment are now operating on either electricity or Hydrotreated Vegetable ...
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The Pall-Ex network has now raised over £8,600 for its #PLXUKRAINE appeal for people affected by the conflict in Eastern Europe.
Members of staff at the head office in Coalville events including a football match between Pall-Ex and Fortec Distribution Network at Leicester FC’s King Power Stadium, climbing Snowdon and Ashley ...
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Lithuanian ship designer Western Baltic Engineering (WBE) has unveiled the Electric Eeel, which it believes is the first ever electric pusher vessel on Europe’s inland waterways.
Klaipeda headquartered WBE said the first electric pusher is due to be built next year for the Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority, and could replace diesel ...
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Hainan Airlines resumed its Beijing-Manchester service on 22 August. The Chinese carrier inaugurated flights in 2016 before they were withdrawn two and a half years ago due to the Covid pandemic. It will be operated weekly by an A350 aircraft. Due to current Chinese government policy, the outbound service to ...
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Rhenus Warehousing Solutions is to acquire Danish company DKI Logistics and its warehouse investment affiliate DKI Automatic. Founded in 2001, DKI has 350 employees at seven warehouse locations offering over 280,000sq m and with customers in healthcare, FMCG, furniture, clothing, household appliances and DIY products. The acquisition is subject to ...
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