July 2021
enVista, a global software, consulting, managed services and automation solutions firm, optimizing and transforming both physical and digital commerce, today announces the acquisition of long-time partner HCM Systems, a systems integrator, specializing in customized, complex and highly integrated conveyor hardware and software, controls, robotics, accessory equipment, installation and systems management for manufacturing and distribution-centric organizations. The acquisition was completed July 1, 2021.Headquartered in Chicago, HCM has grown from a single ...
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Lufthansa Cargo is investing in the expansion of its cargo capacities. From the beginning of 2022, the company will offer its customers additional capacity in Europe by permanently converting Airbus 321 passenger aircraft into freighters. For this purpose, the twin-engine medium-haul aircraft will receive large cargo doors to enable the ...
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Due to the ongoing congestion issue in the US ports and intermodal inland network, the costs of inland services are raising significantly. Therefore, MSC will introduce an Emergency Intermodal Charge (EIC).As from 1 August 2021 (gate in date at POL) until further notice, the EIC will be charged $350 per ...
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Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach remained strong in June as retail spending cooled down while consumers warmed up to summertime recreation and entertainment.Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 724,297 TEUs in June, up 20.3% from the same month last year. Imports rose 18.8% to 357,101 TEUs, while exports ...
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The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is entering a new phase in achieving its Contrecoeur expansion as itprepares to launch a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) procurement process that will be open to national and international industry players.“Factoring in our timeline, we are proceeding with the development and implementation of the Contrecœur container terminal ...
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William (Bill) P. Doyle was appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan as the Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) on July 22, 2020. As Executive Director, Mr. Doyle oversees and manages the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s six state-owned, public marine terminals. The marine terminals handle autos, ...
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On June 28, Amazon announced plans to establish a new fulfillment center in Ascheson, Parkland County, some 25 miles west of Edmonton, Alberta. The facility will support Amazon fulfillment/distribution needs across Western Canada.The more than 600,000 square foot Parkland location will be its first robotics facility in Alberta. Despite the ...
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On July 1, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement praising the House of Representatives for passing the INVEST in America Act:
"By passing the INVEST in America Act, the House has taken a significant step toward enacting the kind of comprehensive infrastructure package our nation ...
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Luís Marques joins DB Schenker Brazil with full responsibilities for all P&L aspects in Brazil, including the management of 800 employees in 10 locations, 3 logistics centers and 15,000 sq. meters of distribution operations. Mr. Marques has developed his career in various positions at DB Schenker over the past 26 ...
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Kuehne+Nagel and IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, completed a chain of 16 charter flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta fully carbon neutral after securing initial 1.2 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This collaboration marks the first time ever that such a charter chain is operated ...
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