The International Container Security Organisation, a new not-for-profit body has been set up in Brussels to help combat terrorism and organised crime in the international container freight industry.
Browsing: Logistics
There can be few things that say more about the state of the logistics market than the nature and scope of the contracts being signed.
Hatsu Marine has added more post-Panamax container vessels to its fleet.
The Port of Felixstowe has welcomed the inaugural call of the world’s largest container ship, the CSCL Xin Los Angeles, operated by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) of Shanghai.
It’s surprising, but true. Despite stringent security measures put in place for the movement of cargo following 9/11, worldwide trade has actually speeded up.
The launch of Gillette’s Fusion razor last month presented a huge logistics challenge. Making it run smoothly was down to Maurice Lee.
Suttons tanker division has bought 26 new Volvo FM-440 six by two tractor units for 44 tonne operation.
Orient Overseas Container Line is adding up to 50 new MAN TGA tractor units to its contract haulage vehicle fleet.
We’ve been looking at three sectors that keep the British economy ‘singing’ – Manufacturing (great past, uncertain future), Construction (building for the future) and Logistics (enabling both the others to function at all).
Cutting congestion in our city centres is vital before we all grind into permanent gridlock. Chris Hudson puts the case for urban consolidation centres
