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Hafen Rotterdam: 12,4 Mio. TEU (+1,2%) im Jahr 2016
Der Güterumschlag im Hafen Rotterdam ist 2016 um 1,1 Prozent auf 461,2 Mio. Tonnen gesunken. Der Rückgang liegt größtenteils im Trockenmassengut wie Erze und Kohle begründet. Beim flüssigen Massengut konnte das hohe Niveau von 2015 gehalten werden. Damals verzeichnete der Sektor ein Wachstum von über 10 Prozent. Der Containerumschlag legte im Vergleich zu 2015 um…
London plans to ban ‘low-vision’ HGVs
London mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a consultation on proposals that could result in bans for HGVs that do not provide drivers with adequate visibility of pedestrians and cyclists near the vehicle. Khan argues that there are a disproportionate number of fatalities involving HGVs and pedestrians and cyclists. He is proposing a five star rating…
Hermes launches carbon negative packaging
myHermes, a subsidiary of Hermes, is to launch carbon negative packaging for its customers. According to the delivery and collection service, it is the first company in the word to offer customers the choice to send parcels in 100 per cent sustainable, negative carbon footprint mailing bags. The sustainable bags have been designed and produced…
Celebrating Excellence: Kraft Heinz with Wincanton
Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, LogisticsManager.com caught up with Wincanton and Kraft Heinz, nominee in the Warehouse Initiative category at the Awards Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards are set to be a night of celebration, as the best in the logistics…
MOD competition to defeat drones
The Ministry of Defence has launched a £2 million competition to find ways to defeat hostile drones. The competition run by the Defence and Security Accelerator will support the development defensive capabilities drawing upon “autonomous decision-making mechanisms and networked sensing systems capable of detecting, tracking, identifying and defeating hostile unmanned aerial systems over complex and…
UNILIN increases customer satisfaction through Shippeo’s real-time tracking solution for LTL deliveries
UNILIN, a Belgian manufacturer of flooring, panels and insulation products for the home, has selected real-time transportation visibility specialist Shippeo (which is exhibiting at Final Destination Logistics on 18th & 19th May) to boost service and savings. Headquartered in Belgium, UNILIN owns 15 brands (including the Quickstep flooring brand) and distributes its products in more…




