The business opportunity in sustainability.
September 19, 2017
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The business opportunity in sustainability.

A sustainability scorecard can hold businesses accountable and drive innovation. Comment by Jessica Hubbard ‘We cannot move into the future without incorporating [sustainability] into our businesses,’ says Liesl…

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Kalmar hosts Automation Technology Days in Tampere, Finland, to share insight on port automation.
September 12, 2017
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Kalmar hosts Automation Technology Days in Tampere, Finland, to share insight on port automation.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, hosts key industry stakeholders at Explore Automation! Kalmar Automation Technology Days in its Technology and Competence Centre in Tampere, Finland, on 13-14 September 2019.…

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Kalmar and DP World London Gateway to pilot industry first fast-charging solution for electric powered shuttle carrier.
September 7, 2017
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Kalmar and DP World London Gateway to pilot industry first fast-charging solution for electric powered shuttle carrier.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and DP World London Gateway are to jointly pilot the port industry’s first fast charging shuttle carrier solution at DP World London Gateway Port,…

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Glass cullet rides the rails from the Port of Tilbury.
September 6, 2017
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Glass cullet rides the rails from the Port of Tilbury.

The Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, and URM UK loaded their first train of bulk glass cullet processed from a new recycling facility at the port. 1200 tonnes…

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Strategic step towards decommissioning at Port of Dundee.
August 30, 2017
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Strategic step towards decommissioning at Port of Dundee.

(LtoR) David Webster, Erwin Lammertink vice president AF Offshore, Charles Hammond Chief Exec Forth Ports, David Webster Port Manager, Cllr John Alexander Leader of Dundee City Council and…

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The world’s biggest logistics company races towards net-zero emissions.
August 21, 2017
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The world’s biggest logistics company races towards net-zero emissions.

DHL is the largest logistics and express delivery company in the world. It’s not surprising that its carbon emissions are massive. But those emissions have declined substantively in…

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Supply chains of the future: sustainable logistics and profitability go together.
July 31, 2017
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Supply chains of the future: sustainable logistics and profitability go together.

Comment by Huw Waters is product supply director for Procter & Gamble UK and Ireland. Achieving sustainable logistics does not mean sacrificing profits. For P&G, retail partners and…

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YARA and KONGSBERG enter into partnership to build world’s first autonomous and zero emissions ship.
July 25, 2017
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YARA and KONGSBERG enter into partnership to build world’s first autonomous and zero emissions ship.

The vessel “YARA Birkeland” will be the world’s first fully electric and autonomous container ship, with zero emissions. Operation is planned to start in the latter half of…

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How will IoT revolutionize carbon footprint monitoring in the supply chain (56).
July 20, 2017
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How will IoT revolutionize carbon footprint monitoring in the supply chain (56).

Sustainability initiatives are gaining momentum. As many key stakeholders such as customers, investors and employees are showing an increased interest in monitoring the business practices of organizations with…

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Harland Simon launches ASRS control upgrade solution.
July 20, 2017
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Harland Simon launches ASRS control upgrade solution.

Harland Simon is extending its established upgrade solutions for Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) controls to a wider market of automatic warehouse operators. Building on the experience…

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