Apr 1, 2020 Supply Chain
Imperial Logistics International has appointed Robert Berganus to the newly-created post of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Contract Logistics, with effect from 1 April 2020.
Mar 31, 2020 Supply Chain
A fleet of new, electric four-wheel forklift trucks have arrived at the Port of Hull. The investment of nearly £200,000 ($248,000) is part of an ongoing effort to reduce emissions and make more use of renewable energy generated at the port.
Mar 31, 2020 Supply Chain
An Israeli company has developed contact-free, emergency-vehicle inspection systems equipped with thermal sensors that not only can detect critical vehicle-safety problems, but also can identify drivers and passengers with fevers through car windshields.
Mar 31, 2020 Supply Chain
The BMW Group is using innovative digital technologies to optimise its processes. A good example of this is Blockchain, a technology that enables tamper-proof data sharing, with potential applications throughout the entire automotive value chain. The BMW Group is using this technology in purchasing to ensure the traceability of components and raw materials in multi-stage international supply chains.
Mar 30, 2020 Supply Chain
Inke Onnen-Lübben (38) is taking over the position of Manager of the MOSOLF branch in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, with effect from 1 April 2020.
Mar 27, 2020 Supply Chain
All tenants of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) in the port of Hamburg can apply for the interest-free moratorium of the building- and land lease for the months April, May and June.
Mar 27, 2020 Supply Chain
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Tier IV, Inc. announced the launch of eve autonomy, Inc., a joint-venture company based in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, that will develop an autonomous transportation service to help Yamaha Motor and other companies address chronic labour shortages and growing needs for high-mix low-volume production.
Mar 24, 2020 Supply Chain
Despite the coronavirus crisis requiring that many people remain in their homes, for some drivers, companies and organisations, being able to travel by car or van sometimes remains essential.
Mar 24, 2020 Supply Chain
The Port of Savannah achieved its busiest February ever, handling 364,405 twenty-foot equivalent container units, an increase of 17% over the same month last year.
