General Transport & Distribution News

China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited (COSCO Shipping), State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC), Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), and China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC) have jointly signed the ‘Memorandum of Cooperation on the Construction of a Green Methanol Industrial Chain’ online.

By Mattias Gredenhag, CTO, nShift.

Being a successful retailer used to hinge on having the best products and lowest prices. For more and more customers today, however, a retailer’s commitment to lowering their environmental impact is becoming a key factor.This is raising the stakes for multichannel and ecommerce retailers, with their carbon-intensive supply chains and last-mile delivery networks.

The much-awaited AntwerpXL will once again opened its doors on November 28-30. As Tom Hautekiet, CCO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, says: ‘The world collapsed and so did breakbulk businesses. But, now back on track, let us hope the show brings a successful exhibition for all.’

Joloda Hydraroll, material handling expert and global provider of loading and unloading solutions, has announced a new modular Powered Cargo Roller (PCR) system for the air cargo industry. The system is claimed to be the first of its kind that can be retrofitted to any standard trailer due to its unique, low-profile design.

Transporeon, the transportation management platform and a Trimble company, has announced new platform innovations that enhance its spot quotation, contract rate benchmarking and freight audit capabilities. 

Global freight forwarding, supply chain services and technology company EV Cargo had its achievements in building a sustainable and environmentally-aware business rewarded at a UK logistics event, after winning the Sustainable Transport category at the Motor Transport Awards.

According to Adroit Market Research, with a predicted 15.81% CAGR from 2021 to 2030, the global warehouse robotics market was valued at USD 4,400.03 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 15,793.0 million by 2030.

XPO has won the Partnership Award with Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland at the Motor Transport Awards 2023, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

In a strategic move set to redefine the landscape of intralogistics solutions, Ferag AG and dereOida have merged, combining their knowhow with the aim of creating a comprehensive, single solution for all intralogistics requirements.

Walkers Transport has demonstrated its dedication to driving a greener future in the transport industry by partnering with climate action organisation Ecologi to provide its customers with the ability to track and offset their individual carbon footprint.

Pallet Control Tower Online (PCTO) as of today 'live'. 24/7 online platform will become the new European standard in Collection, Delivery & Matching of EPAL Euro pallets and other RTIs.