October 2024
Cold chain specialist CSafe has launched a CGT Ultra D - a multi-use, dry ice dewar (vacuum flask) for advanced therapy medicinal products that maintains temperatures below -70C for over 37 days.
The product is being unveiled at Meeting on the Mesa cell and gene industry conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 7-9. Attendees are also invited to an exclusive preview of an upcoming product, the single-use, liquid nitrogen CGT Cryo ...
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Vienna International Airport has gained IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries. Certification is a globally recognized program that ensures that companies meet the highest standards of safety and quality through training, process controls and regular audits.
Joint chief executive and chief operating officer of Flughafen Wien, Julian Jäger, commented: "The IATA ...
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High-end automotive firm Great British Sports Cars says that its continuing logistics partnership with forwarder Davies Turner is allowing it expand into global markets. Davies Turner recently handled the shipment of two of its Zero vehicles from the UK to the US.The Zero is a beefed-up version of Colin Chapman's ...
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Swissport has opened a dedicated area for unaccompanied pets at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. Away from the bustle of the general air cargo warehouse it offers a calm environment, with water service, air –conditioning, and calming music.
It also features a dedicated acceptance area for the checking ...
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The International Longshoremen’s Association has suspended its strike that has shut ports on the US East and Gulf coasts since 1 October.The union has agreed to resume working until 15 January during which time it will negotiate a new six-year contract with the US Maritime Alliance.The strike was called over ...
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Six Forth Ports tugs were given a traditional marine blessing by their godmothers in Leith on 3 October.
They form part of the large fleet of tugs and work boats operated by Targe Towing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Forth Ports Limited, which provide towage, emergency response and other services 24 ...
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Kuehne+Nagel is to operate a new distribution centre for the Lego Group in Australia. Spanning 26,500 square meters and equipped with a storage capacity of 26,000 pallets, it will seerve B2C and B2B across Australia and New Zealand. The distribution centre has achieved a five-star Green Star Rating.
Vice president and ...
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DP World’s shortsea arm Unifeeder has added two new vessels to its fleet. The Chinese-built ships form part of Unifeeder’s fleet renewal plan, which aims to deploy more efficient ships while the company continues to test alternative fuels and monitor the availability of fuel supplies.
Both vessels are Sapphire 5300 compact ...
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The Road Haulage Association has called for call for processes to be simplified for just-in-time goods, moving between Great Britain and Ulster, including a new declaration category, in recommendations to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn published on 1 October.
It also wants an exemption or easement for ...
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Logistics UK has called on the UK government to step up its engagement with the European Commission to clarify when the EU’s new Entry/ Exit System will be implemented, following press reports that introduction may be delayed again beyond November 2024.
Head of trade and devolved policy,Nichola Mallon, said: “The situation ...
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