Insight – Page 12
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NewsCombilift coping with Covid
Irish material handling solutions provider Combilift has implemented a number of measures to keep up its productivity in times of Covid-19 and social distancing – its space optimisation expertise has also proven to be invaluable for customers.
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NewsTen Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessels in cold lay up
With Covid-19 impacting demand for cargo-carrying capacity globally, Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken steps to reduce the overcapacity in its fleet and temporarily taken ten vessels out of service.
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NewsA world turned upside down
At the time of writing, logistics companies generally felt it was too early to say what impact the coronavirus pandemic might have on civil engineering project work around the world. Phil Hastings reports.
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NewsInternal tussle as Boeing weighs future of B747
Tension is building within Boeing about whether to keep the Boeing 747 in production beyond the current order backlog, as a decision looms on the future of the iconic aircraft.
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NewsVolga Dnepr delivers to Dutch Caribbean
Russia-based Volga Dnepr Airlines has delivered oversized and urgent medical supplies to the remote Dutch Caribbean islands St Maarten and St Eustatius in response to Covid-19.
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NewsLift & Move USA launches website
Lift & Move USA has launched a website showcasing the careers, industries and types of work related to the crane, rigging and specialised transport industry.
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NewsIrish offshore wind potential gathers momentum
The Republic of Ireland has fast-tracked seven offshore wind energy projects through its upcoming marine planning regime.
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NewsProject cargo presses ahead in volatile Canadia market
Following the shocks of Covid-19 and a plunging oil price, many of Canada’s hydrocarbon projects have been hit hard. However, the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors have been much more steady, writes Gregory DL Morris.
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NewsReactivating economies with renewables
According to Arjen Vergunst, Sarens general manager – wind, the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the wind energy industry has been largely temporary. He is positive about the sector’s long-term development.
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NewsUrgent action needed on keyworker designation
The heads of the maritime, labour and aviation organisations of the United Nations have issued a plea for urgent action on crew changes and for keyworker designation.
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NewsStaying in business: the best way is ensuring you get paid
James Campbell, secretary at the European Freight Trades Association (EFTA), provides some practical guidance on credit control policies and procedures in these difficult times.
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NewsBIFA repeats its call for Brexit extension
A recent survey of members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has revealed that the majority of freight forwarders believe an extension to the Brexit transition period is desirable.
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NewsDigitalisation: solving one problem at a time
The life of a project logistician can be dominated by spreadsheets. Could new software and technologies help to streamline process and boost productivity? Chris Lewis reports.
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NewsPCN boosts virtual offering
The Project Cargo Network (PCN) is developing an online one-to-one meeting app and is encouraging its members to take part in a virtual meeting week in August.
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NewsEx-Im amends its Mozambique LNG loan
The US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) has amended the scope of its financing for the Mozambique LNG project on the Afungi Peninsula to include support for the project’s offshore production.
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NewsOrigin Logistics completes multimodal shipments
Turkey-headquartered Origin logistics has delivered medical equipment to Doha, Qatar and carried out a series of multimodal project cargo moves.
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NewsBIFA to create virtual classrooms
From June 1, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) will take its industry training programme online using web-based video conferencing systems.
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NewsEmirates strengthens South American connections
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced additional cargo flights to Argentina, Brazil, and Chile to respond to global demand.
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NewsQatar Airways boosts capacity
Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced additional freight-only passenger aircraft and freighter flights to and from Scandinavia, France and Vietnam as part of the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsTadano resumes production in Germany
Crane manufacturer Tadano has resumed production at its facilities in Lauf and Zweibrücken, Germany.