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AI now a must for Big Pharma, says report

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are shifting from being a ‘nice to have’ to a strategic necessity for the industry, according to a new report commissioned by the LogiPharma group. The 2024 LogiPharma AI Report, based on a survey of 100 European life sciences supply chain leaders, said that AI is rapidly becoming a central component in driving efficiency, resilience and operational excellence across pharmaceutical supply chains. Over half of respondents ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo signs carbon-cutting deal with Maersk

Lufthansa Cargo has signed an agreement with and shipping, forwarding and logistics company AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk) have to promote decarbonization of airfreight through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The German airline will use 400 metric tonnes of SAF on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of ... [+]

Kuehne+Nagel serves the servers

Kuehne+Nagel has launched a specialised logistics solution for the Cloud infrastructure industry. It includes access to the forwarder’s air logistics network with continuous pickup and delivery services, including last-mile white glove road transport solutions and a worldwide network of certified logistics experts deliver sensitive and ... [+]

Speedy Freight opens Stateside

UK same day courier firm Speedy Freight has opened an office and a 50,000-square-foot warehouse in Irving, Texas as a prelude to launching eight franchises in the US by the end of 2025 and the ultimate aim of 60 by 2030. The $1.5 million development will ... [+]

Solutions for a greener planet

CMA CGM Group’s Ceva Logistics arm has launched a Forplanet sub-brand to unify and further develop its sustainable logistics solutions.The suite of logistics solutions enables customers to reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains by leveraging a range of low carbon transport and circular ... [+]

Arvato buys Irish data centre logistics specialist

German-based third party logistics company Arvato is to acuire Irish-based ATC Computer Transport and Logistics, subject to regultory approval. The company provides specialized transport, logistics, and technical services for data center operators, high-tech freight forwarders, and equipment manufacturers. The Dublin-headquartered company was founded 45 years ... [+]

Rhenus joins forces with food charity FareShare

The Rhenus Group is working with FareShare to distribute thousands of tonnes of food to communities in need across the North-west. On 11 November  a team of volunteers from the Group’s UK Road and High Tech divisions collaborated to redistribute 7.51 tonnes of food from local ... [+]

A medicine box with a difference

The CMA CGM Foundation has launched the PharmaBox, a 40-foot container converted into a mobile pharmacy for the storage of medicines in crisis zones. It addresses Action Against Hunger’s need to securely preserve medical supplies in order to deliver medical and nutritional care to approximately ... [+]

Pallet-Track gets Carbon Certified

Pallet-Track has become a Carbon Certified Business. The Wolverhampton-based network says it is the first in the UK to accurately measure, monitor and reduce its Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions, with the aim of becoming carbon neutral verified by Natural Carbon Solutions.  Pallet-Track has ... [+]

Peel Ports to invest £30m in new Sheerness ro ro berth

Peel Ports Group investing £30million in a new in-riverro ro berth at Sheerness. The in-river vessel berth and floating pontoon developed will increase capacity for wheeled cargo and cater for larger vessels exceeding 230 metres overall length. Expected traffic are automotive, paper reels and timber, construction machinery ... [+]

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