Global commerce relies on the seamless movement of goods, but transportation risks, from accidents to legal liabilities, pose threats, ITM Assistant Editor Caitlin Gittins investigates  In the vast and interconnected web of global commerce, the movement of goods is the lifeblood that sustains economies and fuels growth. Yet, amidst the complexities of modern transportation, there are risks that can disrupt the flow of trade and jeopardise the interests of stakeholders. From accidents on the roads to incidents at sea, navigating liability issues in transportation demands a keen understandi ..read more

Harshida Acharya, Co-Founder of Ladies Who Logistic, examines the pivotal role women can play in supporting each other, fostering greater representation, diversity and inclusivity within supply chains According to a recent survey conducted by Gartner Inc., women’s progress within supply chains is notably remarkable, especially at the C-suite and executive levels. In fact, as of 2023, an all-time high of 26% of C-suite and executive roles (including Chief Supply Chain Officers, Senior Vice Presidents, Executive Vice Presidents and Chief Procurement Officers) are now occupied by women—a substant ..read more

Ocean Network Express (ONE), a leading global shipping company, announced the launch of its reduced emissions shipping service – ONE LEAF+, designed to meet the shared decarbonisation aspirations of the shipping industry. ONE LEAF+ offers customers the opportunity to proactively manage their own emissions and minimise environmental impact across the value chain. ONE LEAF+ offers customers a range of benefits, including: Reduced Carbon Footprint: ONE will deploy regulation-compliant alternative fuels on designated vessels, allowing customers to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions on their shipments wi ..read more

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has enhanced its Abu Dhabi tarmac transportation fleet with the addition of high-tech cool dollies. The introduction of cool dollies for the transportation of pharmaceutical and perishable shipments will enable the carrier to fully complete its temperature-controlled cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi hub. In partnership with Etihad Airport Services Cargo, Etihad Cargo has added dedicated cool dollies for pharmaceutical and perishable products to provide maximum safety to the carrier’s partners and customers at every stage of t ..read more

Unsworth, a leading UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company, has recently organised an exclusive tour of  Defra’s Inland Border Clearance facility at Sevington for almost 100 clients and other stakeholders. The event, which was held in association with Ashford Port Health, was designed specifically to provide first hand information about the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which takes effect from 30th April, 2024. The attendees were given an invaluable opportunity to gain an understanding of how UK importers and EU exporters will be affected by the introd ..read more

As part of Halifax-based Irving Shipbuilding Inc.’s (ISI) participation in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Program, a contract to provide inbound logistics services for ship construction and repair projects has been awarded to global logistics company, GEODIS. The contract, which will be managed by GEODIS’ Project Logistics’ team in Canada, with support from the company’s global network of offices, will cover all inbound shipments to ISI facilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia to supply three shipbuilding programs: the Canadian Surface Combatant, Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships, and Halifax Class Friga ..read more

Software innovators Shipster and Ordorite have announced a strategic partnership to transform e-commerce and retail logistics for the furniture and soft furnishings sector. Ordorite, based in Galway, Ireland, is a cloud-based retail order management software solution supporting furniture, bedding and related retailers with customer relationships management, purchases, deliveries and warehousing. Shipster, based in Manchester, is a custom shipping integration platform which connects online retailers, ecommerce warehouses and distributors with over 100 leading couriers. The new alliance automate ..read more

As the logistics and supply chain industry looks forward to Multimodal 2024 this summer, organisers have announced which businesses have been nominated as Finalists for the prestigious Modal section of its Awards. Recognising outstanding achievements in air, road, rail, maritime and freight across the logistics sectors, voting for this year’s Multimodal Awards Finalists opened earlier than normal to give the industry more time to vote. Over the last few weeks, nominations have been cast from registered visitors and exhibitors attending Multimodal 2024, which takes place from 11th –13th June at ..read more

Global Energy Storage (GES) and Provaris Energy Ltd (Provaris) have entered a collaboration agreement to develop a gaseous hydrogen import facility at the GES terminal in Rotterdam. GES is developing a multi-client, multi-product terminal in Rotterdam, able to import both refrigerated ammonia and compressed hydrogen, with redeliveries into barges, rail, truck and the H2 grid (HyNetwork) operated by Gasunie. Under the collaboration, GES and Provaris will complete a comprehensive prefeasibility study to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of berthing and unloading of Provaris’ H2Neo ..read more

Bryn Heimbeck, President and Co-Founder of Trade Tech, explains the importance of adapting services to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders and help them navigate today’s complex supply chain  Do you think the Ports of LA and Long Beach prepared for the surge in volume from rerouted cargo, given existing infrastructure limitations?  It’s worth noting that what may appear to be a surge is actually a steady volume increase that is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Data shows that despite currently being in the slack season (October to March), cargo volumes are already high, w ..read more