Brexit and What it Means for Logistics With Brexit’s new rules on imports, exports, and tariffs – the UKs forklift industry is looking to buy locally in Britain. This will allow them to acquire all the components they need to service and maintain the lift truck fleets. These fleets service the nation’s vital warehouses and
Comau recently introduced its RACER-5-0.80 (Racer-5 COBOT), which is sure to shake up the shipping industry. It’s a new wonder in collaborative robotics that meets the growing demand for fast, cost-effective robots that can be used in small spaces. It can be utilized in narrow lanes of a warehouse, docking stations, and in many other
In 2020, PhilaPort achieved a total 7% increase in container volumes. This means The Port of Philadelphia is now the fastest-growing container port on the East Coast. This isn’t the first time the Port has impressed us. In fact, these cargo levels contribute to a trend of prosperity that has lasted more than ten years.
Maritime logistics is the backbone of the supply chain. It allows for the cost-effective movement of goods across countries and facilitates 95% of the UK’s trade. The global maritime sector will be worth an enormous $3 trillion by the year 2030. But because of the pandemic, maritime organizations have had to implement new digital ways
2020 was quite a year. The pandemic and the uncertainty that came with it put a big spotlight on the use of automation in warehouses across the world. Adapting to social distancing rules, the pressure to distribute higher volumes of essential goods, and struggling to speed up their deliveries have all made everyone look to
The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) is happy to hear positive comments from Kemi Badenoch MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, and Aaron Bell MP about their work on energy innovation. Especially at a time when the ERA was beginning work on a plan to further its research into energy solutions when the comments were made.
We are excited to report that the US Army Corps of Engineers and Massachusetts Port Authority announced the completion of Phase II of the Boston Harbor Dredging Project. Surprisingly, the project was ahead of schedule by almost an entire year. Let us take a closer look at this project and what it will do for
It has been a tough year for everyone, and it has been no different for the logistics industry. Fortunately, newly released figures for the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore show great rebounds. Let us take a closer look. All Figures Show Rebound The latest data shows volumes at the public marine terminals continue
The Port of Virginia was waiting for the final pieces of equipment to complete their $450 million in renovations they have been working on for the last three years. So finally, the Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) have welcomed a pair of giant container cranes. Here is more on this development. The Virginia Port Authority
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges governments to begin constructing their plans with industry stakeholders to ensure complete readiness when COVID-19 vaccinations are finally approved and available to distribute internationally. IATA also warned of the possible severe capacity constraints in air transport of the vaccines. Read on to learn more. Air Cargo Air