Smart solutions to solve storage problems 
Prévoté recently modernised its stock management, seeking to deal with logistics challenges through automation. The French logistics and transport company contracted Zetes, a specialist in supply chain optimisation, to develop a solution based on machine vision technology.... more
Back to the office?
In 2023, approximately 92% of companies in the UK had moved away from fully remote working and instead adopted a mandatory in-office policy. Furthermore, a recent survey conducted by KPMG found that 63% of CEOs in the UK predicted a full return to in-office working by 2026.... more
Sats welcomes Air Canada back to Singapore
Before launching its service of four B787-9 flights a week between Vancouver and Singapore on 4 April 2024, Air Canada awarded a ramp, cargo, and passenger handling contract to Sats. The ground services provider handles all the Star Alliance partners in Singapore, from where... more
66% deliveries shifted from truck to rail
DP World’s logistics hub in Southampton, UK has reported a significant rise in railfreight traffic. Since the launch of its modal shift programme trial last September, the terminal operator has increased the share of freight units being moved from Southampton by rail instead of... more
Network Cargo Management: three more years
Network Cargo Management and Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines, have renewed their long-standing GSSA contract in Canada. The agreement has been extended for a further three years with effect from 5 February 2024. Howard Jones, president of Network... more
Americold's Arkansas addition
Russellville, Arkansas, is seeing the latest expansion of Americold Realty Trust’s operations in the temperature-controlled logistics sector. As part of the USD 90 million investment, Americold has built a new 12,170 sqm cold storage and distribution facility at its existing... more
Check vessel designs to avoid costly claims
Itic has stressed the need for thorough vessel design reviews and insurance coverage during construction, following a USD 5 million claim involving a 24 m catamaran. The vessel experienced operational limitations due to unexpected vibration issues, which were attributed to... more
Sustainability at the heart of Bifa
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has named Sam Warren (right) as the first chair of its ‘sustainable logistics policy group’. Warren is a graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London. Prior to working as sustainability manager for Woodland Group, one of the... more
Re-fleeting to boost transport capabilities
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHL Post) has acquired a new transport fleet of 22 trucks to strengthen its logistics services in addition to its mail and parcel deliveries. The new vehicles will be distributed throughout the country. The eighteen six-wheeler and four... more
MSC Air Cargo joins CCA
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has welcomed MSC Air Cargo to its growing membership of companies working together to improve the temperature-controlled supply chain. CCA members collaborate on initiatives to drive quality and innovation in the cool chain, with the vision of... more