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Antwerp sees growth despite pandemic

Logistics Business Magazine

The throughput of iron and steel, the main goods group in this segment, increased by 37.8% For example, Eucon, an Irish shipper, has expanded its shortsea sailings from Antwerp to Ireland with an additional ship, mainly between Antwerp and Dublin. Multimodal transport is the right tool for this door-to-door concept.”

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Supply Chain Glossary of Terms

Logistics Bureau

ABC Analysis: A form of Pareto analysis applied to a group of products to enable selective inventory management controls. However, the classification parameter can be varied; for example, it is possible to use the velocity of turnover rather than annual demand value. It is upon such systems that ABC models are generated and maintained.

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Information on the transport of medical protective equipment

Forto

For breathing masks, for example, a rapid test is available to prove conformity with European standards. This applies to hospitals, doctors‘ surgeries and other institutions responsible for the emergency medical care of Covid-19 risk groups. Transport options for corona relief goods. Regulatory Updates [NEWS TICKER].

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Hutchison Ports Thailand Invests in Remote Control Cranes for Laem Chabang Port

Logistics Manager

Having the understanding that not following the pack and leading by example is the embodiment of excellent leadership and guidance. The RC eRTGCs are the first RTGCs of their type to be delivered to a Hutchison Ports container terminal globally – a significant milestone for Thailand and the Hutchison Ports group.

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Safety and security as first principles of connected cars

Automotive Logistics

At the biennial conference organised by the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, John Lippe, director of city engagement at Ford Mobility Europe, provided one example of how Ford has been working with Transport for London (TFL), the government body responsible for the capital city’s transport system.

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Logistics IT: Is there an app for that?

Automotive Logistics

It was slowing inspectors down,” recalls Amico, whose division manages multimodal transport, inspection, claims and title management for Jack Cooper, the largest car carrier in North America. The Volkswagen Group has become a prime example. Not so monolithic any more. Many brands are moving in this direction.

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Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe winners announced

Automotive Logistics

Collaboration in logistics award winner: Ubimax – xPick solution for Schellecke Group. The judges felt this was a good example of the use of new technologies to support an existing business function and provide performance improvements and were impressed with the way the technology provider and logistics company had worked together.