Tag Archives: cargo

Global Logistics Revolution: Vodafone and Industry Titans Drive Cargo Automation

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Sumitomo Corporation, Deloitte, and Nexxiot have formed a strategic partnership to offer advanced digital services that streamline the global movement of goods. This collaborative effort aims to automatically verify data related to cargo movement and content, enabling … Read the full press release

Enhanced Supply Chain Management: Kuehne+Nagel Unveils Real-Time Container Tracking Solution

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has introduced the Container Dashboard, a new feature on their myKN online platform, addressing the need for real-time container visibility in supply chain management. The dashboard utilizes a geo system cloud solution to enable customers to track … Read the full press release

Maersk Bridges Connectivity Gap with New Air Corridor Between US and China

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has introduced two new air freight services connecting the United States with China to meet its customers’ end-to-end logistics needs. The services will commence with two weekly flights between Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Shenyang Taoxian International … Read the full press release

Maersk Leases New Sustainable Facility in the UK to Enhance Logistics Services

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global logistics company, has leased a 685,000 sq ft facility at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway in the UK, which is set to be completed by June 2023. The facility is constructed with low GHG … Read the full press release

ABP strengthens digitization efforts with advanced cargo management system at Newport port

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has successfully implemented a new Terminal Operating System (TOS) at its port in Newport, South Wales. The TOS, called CommTrac v4 and supplied by TBA, is designed to manage AgriBulk operations and streamline supply chain … Read the full press release

Otto Schacht, Kuehne + Nagel International AG: Kuehne+Nagel will use biofuel to save the emissions of 40,000 TEUs

First of several advanced biofuel volumes secured for Kuehne+Nagel’s biofuel concept Available to customers on any trade and on any service True decarbonisation by 100% CO2e avoidance (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 8-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the … Read the full press release

Otto Schacht, Kuehne + Nagel International AG : Kuehne+Nagel utilisera du biocarburant pour économiser les émissions de 40 000 EVP

Premier de plusieurs volumes de biocarburants avancés obtenus pour le concept de biocarburant de Kuehne+Nagel Disponible pour les clients sur tout commerce et sur tout service Véritable décarbonation en évitant 100% de CO2e (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) SCHINDELLEGI, 8-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Siemens AG to build two additional SIHARBOR shore power plants at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen for SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co.

Construction of two new SIHARBOR shore power plants at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen Parallel supply of up to three passenger, cargo, or ferry ships Plants go into operation end of 2023 Cruise ships, ferries will be able to obtain shore power at … Read the full press release

Siemens AG costruirà altre due centrali elettriche da terra SIHARBOR presso l’Ostuferhafen di Kiel per SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co.

Costruzione di due nuove centrali elettriche da terra SIHARBOR presso l’Ostuferhafen di Kiel Fornitura parallela di un massimo di tre navi passeggeri, merci o traghetti Gli impianti entreranno in funzione alla fine del 2023 Navi da crociera e traghetti potranno … Read the full press release

Performance Team, a Maersk Company, expands cold storage capacity as cold chain demand soars in the U.S. Gulf

High tech asset and capacity will strengthen U.S. Gulf cold chains. Offers first-ever, 90 foot deep unloading dock, specially-designed for refrigerated commodities handling from trucks. (PRESS RELEASE) EL SEGUNDO, California, United States, 14-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), a … Read the full press release

Maersk installs automated weather stations on 50 of its vessels

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), a global leader in container shipping, has announced that it will install automated weather stations on 50 of its vessels to transmit live data in help of meteorologists to forecast … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies completes Marseille’s first LNG bunkering operation of a containership via its second chartered LNG bunker vessel

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 24-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, and CMA CGM, a French container transportation and shipping company, have announced the launch of Marseilles’ inaugural ship-to-containership Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering … Read the full press release

Hittesh Gupta to lead Casualty Investigation for BMT in Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd (BMT), a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, science, and technology company, has announced the appointment of Hittesh Gupta, 23-years of experience in the shipping industry, for its Head of Casualty Investigation in … Read the full press release

International sourcing and shipping trends with potentially high financial impact for U.S. importers – Maersk Customs Services USA

(PRESS RELEASE) FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, U.S.A., 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — A.P. Moller – Maersk, a global leader in container shipping, has announced that Maersk Customs Services USA, its customs compliance and clearances service for the US, has released current … Read the full press release

Eni to deliver a carbon neutral LNG cargo to CPC Corporation, Taiwan reaching a milestone in its decarbonization strategy

The GHG emissions related to the entire value chain of the LNG cargo will be offset through the retirement of high quality nature based credits. (PRESS RELEASE) SAN DONATO MILANESE (MILAN), 6-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel partners with American Airlines to further expand its environmentally friendly air logistics services

Supporting customers in avoiding CO2 emissions Advancing sustainable fuel use within the aviation industry (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 9-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Global transport and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel announces its partnership with American Airlines to deploy more than 11 million litres … Read the full press release

DHL facilitates the transport of the largest order of rolling stock in the history of Hungary

DHL will manage the end-to-end transport of the coaches, each weighing 48 tons and measuring 24.5 metres in length. DHL Industrial Projects supports Dunakeszi Járműjavító Kft, owned by TMH International AG and Magyar Vagon Zrt, with the transport of passenger … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel supports passenger to freighter aircraft (P2F) conversions with its KN InteriorChain service

KN InteriorChain solution adapted to P2F market requirements End-to-end solution for manufacturers, maintenance & repair organisations, airlines and leasing companies (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, Switzerland, 2-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel has developed an integrated end-to-end logistics solution to support the market … Read the full press release

Shipping industry’s first commercial use of biomethane at scale

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 16-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Total (EPA: FP), a French multinational broad energy company, has announced the completion of the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Port of Rotterdam. The CMA CGM Jacques Saadé, … Read the full press release

Offshore: Alfa Laval to supply EUR 15.5 million worth of Framo pumping systems to customers in China and Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 14-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval wins two orders to supply Framo pumping systems to two customers in China and Singapore. The orders are worth approximately EUR 15.5 million (SEK 170 million). The bookings were recorded late … Read the full press release

Hagland Shipping AS to have its general cargo vessel ‘Hagland Captain’ retrofitted with Wärtsilä’s hybrid propulsion solution

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Shipping company Hagland Shipping AS to order hybrid retrofit installation from Wärtsilä for its general cargo vessel ‘Hagland Captain’. The agreement between the two companies has been signed in December 2018 and the project will be first of its … Read the full press release

International logistics company cargo-partner to lease 12,450 sqm at Logicor Park Prague Airport

Logicor has agreed a lease agreement with international logistics company cargo-partner for all 12,450 sqm of Building 4 at Logicor Park Prague Airport. LONDON, 26-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Logicor Park Prague Airport is located in Dobrovíz, near Václav Havel Airport, 20km … Read the full press release

ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2017

LONDON, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2017 thanks to major investment in infrastructure and ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service. 12.5 million tonnes … Read the full press release

More than 12.5 million tonnes of cargo handled by ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales in 2015

LONDON, 11-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled more than 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2015 and launched an array of renewable energy projects and significant new investments. The 12.5 million tonnes of cargo … Read the full press release

Sovcomflot’s $316m project financing transaction received “The Project Financing Deal of the Year” award

Saint Petersburg, Russia, 5-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sovcomflot’s $316-mln project financing transaction is recognized by the international shipping magazine Marine Money as one of the best financial transactions in 2013 and receives “The Project Financing Deal of the Year” award. The 10 … Read the full press release

European Commission announced new measures to get more freight onto Europe’s rivers and canals

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission today announced new measures1 to get more freight onto Europe’s rivers and canals. Barges are amongst the most climate-friendly and energy efficient forms of transport but currently they only carry about 6% of European cargo each … Read the full press release

Europe-wide social dialogue between port workers and employers

Brussels, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes the new social dialogue committee in the port sector launched today with port authorities, terminal operators, dockers and other port workers across the EU. 1.5 million workers are employed in European ports, with … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Cargo taking a big step forward with respect to energy efficiency

40 new Industrial trucks provide a considerable increase in efficiency at the Frankfurt hub 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Lufthansa Cargo handles around 1.4 million tons of freight and mail at Frankfurt Airport every year. With its ground transport equipment, so-called … Read the full press release

Siim Kallas at European Sea Ports Conference in Varna: Making the most of Europe’s ports to drive trade and growth

European Sea Ports Conference, Varna 31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Ladies and gentlemen, It’s a pleasure to be back at ESPO’s conference and speak at such a vital time for Europe’s port community. One year ago, in Sopot, we were still in the … Read the full press release