Smart item supply, engagement and authentication
Brady Corporation has unveiled a new, highly reliable dual frequency RFID label that combines the advantages of UHF and NFC RFID technology With a single...
October 2022
Grove celebrates its 75th anniversary
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Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Grove will share stories about its people, products and history on social media and Manitowoc’s Looking Up website throughout 2022 A...
Sparrows Group wins three-year crane operations contract offshore Luanda
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Engineering and maintenance services specialist Sparrows Group has secured a three-year contract to provide crane operations and maintenance services offshore Luanda, Angola This contract extension...
Mantrac spare parts warehouses go digital PrintEmail
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A comprehensive warehouse management solution has successfully been rolled out at the spare parts warehouses in Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Tanzania and Uganda, boosting productivity, improving...
Côte d’Ivoire terminal completes first test port call at the new terminal
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Between 12 and 14 October 2022, Côte d’Ivoire terminal, holder of the concession for the new container terminal at the port of Abidjan, successfully completed...
Maersk’s consolidation centre elevates logistics for apparel and lifestyle industries in Ethiopia
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A.P. Moller – Maersk (APMM), the integrated logistics company, and Ethiopian partner, Freighters International, have announced the opening of a consolidation centre in Modjo Dry...
DHL Global Forwarding, a leading international freight services provider, has inaugurated a new transhipment hub and head office in Johannesburg, South Africa g0 core pr 092322.web.1592.896The new facility will also create skilled jobs in Johannesburg. (Image source: DHL Global Forwarding) The sustainable complex (primarily powered by solar) is located in the Sky Park Industrial Estate where it provides easy access to ‘OR Tambo International Airport’. Boasting temperature-controlled chambers and Good Distribution Practices (GDP)-trained personnel enable, the facility has been delivered for the unique needs of Africa’s rapidly advancing life sciences and healthcare (LSH) sector. The facility’s opening marks a significant addition to DHL Global Forwarding’s extensive logistics network, further strengthening its positioning on the African continent. Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa, commented, “We are proud that this new facility was built to the highest standards of sustainability and energy efficiency in line with DHL Global Forwarding’s goal of reaching net-zero logistics-related emissions by 2050. Already, our climate protection initiatives and CO2 emissions reduction programs have had a positive impact on logistics supply chains globally and building sustainable infrastructure like this solar-powered facility takes us closer to our goal.” The new EU7mn (approx. US$6.8mn) facility includes offices and a 10,000 sq m warehouse. It will serve as a hub for transport, logistics, and warehouse solutions, as well as international freight expertise for different industries. Clement Blanc, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding for South Africa & sub-Saharan Africa, said, “A new facility in Johannesburg is a natural next step in our efforts to support economic growth and accelerate the pace of supply chain transformation undergoing in South Africa. This facility expands global connections to Africa, ensuring that sectors like LSH can operate smoothly, access an efficient and reliable logistics network, and continue to grow.
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At the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), Toyoto Tsusho Group (TTC), Aceleron, and Zembo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for accelerating...
DHL Global Forwarding opens new facilities in Johannesburg
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DHL Global Forwarding, a leading international freight services provider, has inaugurated a new transhipment hub and head office in Johannesburg, South Africa The new facility...
Volvo Trucks begins production of heavy electric trucks
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Volvo Trucks is now starting series production of heavy electric, 44 tonne trucks, making it the first global truck manufacturer to do so Volvo Trucks...
Genie develops White Noise Alarm option to reduce noise emissions on site
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Now available globally as an option on Genie equipment, the new Genie Lift Guard White Noise Alarm, provides an alternative to a traditional tonal alarm...
