In another blow for the troubled Littoral Combat Ship program, the president of Independence-class builder Austal USA has resigned amidst an ongoing federal investigation into financial and contracting irregularities at the yard prior to 2016. “The investigations by U.S. regulatory authorities have been focussed primarily on Austal’s U.S. operations, including the write back of work […]
To embed action on environmental sustainability and biodiversity, Fleet Management (FLEET) has teamed up with the NGO, SankalpTaru Foundation in India to launch GIFTING A GREEN LIFE on 25 June 2020. As part of this initiative, FLEET has planted 10,000 saplings on the lands of marginalised farmers, in the rural areas of Maharashtra, Punjab and […]
ECO 2030 has received an order for 2 additional TECO Ballast Water Treatment Systems from DOLE – “the largest refrigerated containerized fleet in the world”. This ecosystem protection solution order landed by TECO 2030’s team in Miami, USA, is worth approximately NOK 1.8 million, this is additional to the 4 TECO 2030 BWTS System sold […]
DFDS Seaways and Maersk are joining with leaders from the agricultural industry in a project led by the Danish investment firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the establishment of Europe’s largest production facility of CO2-free green ammonia. The companies participating in the project are committing to work towards realizing the establishment of the facility and […]
Maersk reports that it is making progress on the recovery from its two vessels that both recently suffered significant container losses at sea. The first of the interrupted voyages has resumed after a lengthy operation to stabilize the load while the second vessel has reached a refuge port where the damage assessment and efforts to […]
In a major expansion of its international aerospace business, CEVA Logistics has been awarded a contract to manage production supply for Airbus at the aircraft manufacturer’s assembly site in Hamburg, Germany. CEVA will operate the production supply logistics on behalf of Airbus at multiple locations with a total area of 58,631 sq m. Among the services that […]
Network Airline Management has transported over 1000 tonnes of freshly cut flowers in the run up to Valentine’s Day from Nairobi, Kenya into the UK and Europe. Network Aviation Group has been supporting Kenya’s renowned horticulture industry for more than 30 years and this year was no different. 2021’s schedule saw four B747 freighter flights […]
Aurrigo has officially unveiled the Auto-DollyÒ, which will give airports the opportunity to move luggage and cargo around indoor and outdoor settings without the need for human operators. The vehicles have the ability to navigate autonomously from one task to another, collecting and dropping off items automatically using a powered roller deck and the unique […]
The Spanish airline Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas is drawing on Jettainer’s experience in outsourcing unit load device (ULD) management for another five years. Jettainer’s customised services will support the growth of this young airline which operates a network of routes between Madrid and South America. The partnership dates back to 2016, during which Plus Ultra […]
SkyCell has developed the new 1500F container, the eighth container in its robust product suite covering all temperature ranges for the high value pharmaceutical product transportation. The 1500F, which works across temperatures from minus 15°c to minus 25°c, offers a specialised solution for this growing niche market segment. SkyCell’s solution maintains a steady temperature of […]
GEODIS has partnered with Robopac for an innovative mobile solution to increase efficiencies even further. GEODIS’ success has led to sustained growth and a heightened need for a consistent, mobile solution to increase its pallet wrapping productivity. Its previous large, stationary stretch wrapping system was not optimal because of the need for maximum flexibility to […]
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced the company has been awarded a contract to provide Honolulu, Hawaii-based Transair with an AEI B737-400SF Freighter Conversion. Transair currently operates a fleet of five B737-200F freighters; this order will represent the first B737-400SF freighter for the company. The aircraft (MSN 25104) will commence modification in June 2021 and […]
