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The Austrian machine manufacturer Starlinger released its second sustainability report after 2022. “Starlinger is one of the medium-sized Austrian companies that has been fulfilling its social responsibility in a variety of ways for a long time,”explained Ilona Wimmer, head of the CSR department at Starlinger. “We published our first sustainability report in 2022 – an […]

The Austrian machine manufacturer Starlinger released its second sustainability report after 2022. “Starlinger is one of the medium-sized Austrian companies that has been fulfilling its social responsibility in a variety of ways for a long time,”explained Ilona Wimmer, head of the CSR department at Starlinger. “We published our first sustainability report in 2022 – an […]

P&O Ferries has announced a boost to capacity on its London/Tilbury – Rotterdam/Europoort route, starting from 2March. Following a successful launch of the new route in 2024, a second vessel will be added to the route, which will continue to offer 12 sailings per week with daily departures from both Tilbury and Europoort. The ships […]

Lake Victoria’s Ro/Ro freight vessel sets sail East Africa Marine Transport has taken a significant step towards creating a more sustainable and efficient logistics solution for Lake Victoria with the commissioning of MV MPUNGU – the lake’s first scheduled roll-on/roll-off freight vessel. Offering faster and safer crossings and reduced carbon emissions, the fuel-efficient vessel is […]

DEMI Netherlands takes delivery of a new ‘container mover’. The rechargeable electric powered machine is a key element of Demi’s major expansion and renovation project. It can be operated by one operator standing at the control centre and viewing a built-in forward camera or standing nearby with a separate portable controller. The container mover will […]

Stolt Tank Containers (STC) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $162.1 million (€155 million), an increase of 8.1 percent from $150 million (€143 million),in the fourth quarter of 2023. Transport revenue increased by 10.7 percent due to an increase in ocean freight rates as a result of space constraints with carriers, partially offset by a decline in […]

The Bettembourg-Dudelange intermodal terminal is continuing its investment plan in favour of sustainable energy. This change began with the installation of the third portal crane at the intermodal terminal. The next stage involves replacing thermal tractors with MOL electric tractors. This initiative makes a significant contribution to the electrification of our activities and the reduction […]

Trifleet Leasing USA has taken delivery of a newly-built batch of 26,000 litre T11 tank containers with baffles at its depot in Houston, Texas. Baffles help to minimise the sloshing or surge of the liquid during transport, which can be caused by sudden starts, stops, or turns. Tanks built with baffles provide added flexibility when […]

Dutch process machinery firm Dinnissen has developed a stainless steel lift for pallets, IBCs, and FIBCs. The company says the lift saves space, accelerates work processes, and minimises safety risks through automated vertical movement of raw materials and goods. The choice of stainless steel was to meet strict hygienic standards as Dinnissen supplies equipment to […]

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is investigating the importation of certain composite IBCs, all from Chinese manufacturers. The move follows a complaint lodged with USITC on 5 December 2024 by Schütz’s North America office and Switzerland-based Protechna, one of Schütz’s largest contract manufacturers. It is understood to concern alleged violations of US patent law […]