Bulk liquid transporter Mega-Inliner International Group and Torwesten Spedition have announced a new partnership. The two supply chain innovators have formalised an exclusive agreement dedicated to sustainable beer and all other non-hazardous liquid transportation. Sidon van Laarhoven, CEO of Mega-Inliner, and Marc de Kort, CEO of Torwesten, have highlighted the vast potential for sustainability in […]
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Purus Marine has made an order for two very large ethane carriers (VLECs) from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries based in South Korea. The 98,000 cu metre-ships will be delivered in 2026 and 2027 to the UK-based firm and will feature dual-fuel ethane engines. The vessels will also be fitted with optimised cargo handling systems, lower […]
SE Energy Solutions is to build its first fully electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham, West Midlands. The hub, located minutes from the busy A45 in the east of the city, will accommodate up to four electric HGVs at a time and house powerful 360 kW chargers capable […]
Brenntag, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Silesia, a global, Germany-based flavour house, for flavours for the Saudi Arabian market. The agreement covers flavours for confectionery, bakery, dairy, savoury and beverage products. With this, Brenntag Food & Nutrition and Silesia extend their exclusive distribution agreement […]
LyondellBasell has established a new distribution hub in the United Kingdom for its polyolefins grades. This strategic move is part of LyondellBasell’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the customer experience by placing inventories closer to customers’ facilities reducing lead times on orders. The creation of this new hub is the result of a collaborative effort with […]
IHI Corporation (IHI) and Royal Vopak have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore the development high value-added ammonia terminals in Japan. The collaboration focuses on large-scale ammonia storage terminals, strategically positioned for the economical distribution of ammonia. Ammonia plays an important role as a fuel for reducing carbon emissions from thermal power […]
Bertschi Group has been awarded the prestigious Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2023, a testament to the company’s efforts in sustainability and safety within the logistics industry. Headquartered in Dürrenäsch, in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, Bertschi Group secured the top position among the highly competitive field of nominees from all sectors of the economy, demonstrating its […]
ECTA will host its fourth ECTA Zero Emission Knowledge Platform Webinar on 28 November, entitled Navigating through the challenges of switching to intermodal freight ECTA said that companies that will benefit most are actively trying to switch to intermodal transport, but it will also be useful for people working in SHEQ and sustainability of logistics. […]
Brenntag, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced the opening of its new facility in Maurice, Louisiana, US. Strategically positioned along the US Gulf Coast, the Maurice site is located south of Lafayette, Louisiana and will be the primary operations hub for Coastal Chemical, a Brenntag Group company, in addition to […]
At an official ceremony in Sydney, Australia on 2 November, SCHÜTZ’s Australian subsidiary was honoured for the holistic SCHÜTZ packaging system and its contribution to conserving natural resources. The SCHÜTZ TICKET SERVICE – the organisation’s programme to collect and recondition used containers – received special recognition. The prestigious annual Product Stewardship Excellence Awards are presented […]