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Breakbulk cargo finds a place on container ships

3 days ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

Even though container ships are primarily designed to transport standard containers, they can also accommodate breakbulk cargo, items that exceed the limitations of container dimensions. This capability is especially evident on the largest container ships offering direct weekly services between the Port of Gothenburg and ports in Asia. “We’re seeing growing interest in this option. It’s encouraging to witness our customer base expanding and recognising the potential of our liner network.
Visitor registration now open for IMHX 2025

3 days ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

Visitor registration is now open for the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) 2025, the UK trade event for warehouse and intralogistics professionals. After a three-year hiatus, the exhibition returns to the NEC Birmingham from 9-11 September 2025. IMHX 2025 is expected to welcome approximately 10,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in warehouse technology, automation, robotics and supply chain solutions.
VEV and Maritime Transport to deliver first phase of truck charging infrastructure

3 days ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol, has partnered with Maritime Transport, UK provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, to install high-powered electric truck chargers at three Maritime sites in Wakefield, Doncaster and Tilbury.
Industrial warehousing site opens in Nottinghamshire following completion of £2m infrastructure package

1 week ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

A £2 million construction contract has completed at Vesuvius, Worksop facilitating the next phase of development at the 45-acre industrial site. On behalf of development and investment company, CEG, Caddick Civil Engineering Ltd has delivered the highway infrastructure package, which includes an extension of the existing spine road, construction of a new roundabout and connections to all utilities.
Jungheinrich and Merantix launch strategic partnership to advance Artificial Intelligence

1 week ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

Jungheinrich and Merantix have entered into a strategic partnership with the aim of promoting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based applications in the industry. As part of the partnership, Jungheinrich is investing five million euros in Merantix Capital's AI fund. The fund invests in AI-native start-ups building impactful, scalable solutions that address meaningful challenges in the industrial environment, as well as in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and other verticals.
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo announce intention to launch a global cargo joint business

1 week ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) have announced their intention to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business, which, subject to regulatory approval, will enable the carriers to further enhance existing service levels to customers and partners across the global air freight market.
The roll cage disappearing act: tracing roll cages to keep supply chains moving

1 week ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

Roll cages are vital within supply chains for the storage and transport of goods. For instance, storing and transporting milk from one retailer to another; or transporting boxes of electronics equipment between distributions centres, and onto a retailer; or transporting post and parcels between postal partners, post offices, logistics centres and delivery bases – roll cages enable organisations to organise and transport goods safely and effectively.
Fluent Cargo awarded Smart Freight Centre Accreditation for GLEC-compliant emissions calculations

1 week ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

Fluent Cargo has strengthened its sustainability offering with accreditation from Smart Freight Centre (SFC) as a strategic partner and provider of emissions calculations that conform with the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework. The GLEC is a dedicated program where companies and NGO’s are dedicated to drive widespread, transparent and consistent calculation and reporting of GHG emissions.
How bad will it get? - Air cargo market awaits impact of tariffs and de minimis changes

1 week ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

Global air cargo volumes grew +4% year-on-year in April but with today’s removal of the de minimis threshold for shipments from China into the United States expected to dramatically disrupt e-commerce volumes in the coming weeks and massive uncertainty hanging over the macroeconomic outlook, the question for the air cargo market in 2025 has become ‘how bad will it be?’, according to industry analysts Xeneta.
Hunter Luxury sets the standard in iconic packaging at Luxe Pack New York 2025

1 week ago | logisticshandling.com | Ed Holden

Hunter Luxury, the full-service packaging solutions supplier for some of the world’s biggest beauty, cosmetics and spirits brands, is participating in Luxe Pack New York 2025. The company, known for its ability to push the technical limits of design while combining artistry with real-world functionality, will showcase its latest developments at Booth C28 during Luxe Pack New York, 7-8 May at the Javits Center.