In Tillsonburg, a robotics company has introduced an automated asparagus harvester that can collect up to 60 spears per minute across four rows at the same time. According to Steve Spanjers from HarvestCorp Technologies, this technology decreases the requirement for manual labor from four workers to just. read more

MSC Air Cargo has celebrated the launch of its first commercial flight from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Malpensa-Hong Kong-Malpensa route will be operated twice a week. This milestone marks the start of a new era in airfreight logistics for MSC Air. read more

Mechanical weeding is becoming more and more popular, especially in light of the restrictions that many large European retail chains are placing on producers in terms of chemical residue. That's why Calderoni, a company specializing in equipment for orchards and vineyards, has introduced Unica Jolly. read more

Conad has published the 2023 edition of the Sustainability Report, which highlights the latest advancements of the leading Italian Retail Distribution brand on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues. read more

W roku 2017 eksperci ds. usług komunalnych i energii zauważyli wzrost zapotrzebowania na energię elektryczną. Po 20 latach stabilnego niskiego wzrostu po raz pierwszy postulowano, że wzrost liczby elektrycznych pojazdów na amerykańskich drogach i elektryfikacja budynków (np. wymiana piecyków spalających paliwo kopalne na pompy ciepła elektryczne) był przyczyną tego wzrostu. read more

Offloading the final containers from ships at Maasvlakte, the Netherlands, can sometimes take up to three days. Whether refrigerated containers are offloaded on the first or last day is particularly crucial for chilled cargo. Four years ago, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam introduced a digital platform. read more

CMA CGM, a major player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Google to speed up the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) throughout CMA CGM's global operations. Through this collaboration, CMA CGM will utilize Google's established AI solutions and expertise to enhance its services. read more

On Monday, July 15, Co van Es passed away at the age of 59. Co began his entrepreneurial career in 1982 by taking over his father's garage. He continued in this role until 1991 when he decided to venture into logistics. Located in Rijsenhout, near Aalsmeer, starting a transport company specializing in floriculture seemed like a natural next step. read more

The Australian-based PTC automation company Nic-In Systems® has announced that it has successfully maintained its patent rights in Europe. According to Nico van Rooijen of Nic-In Systems, their system's European patent was challenged 2.5 years ago, leading to consultations and a. read more

On Monday, July 15th, Co van Es passed away at the age of 59. Co began his entrepreneurial career in 1982 when he took over his father's garage. He continued in this role until 1991 when he decided to venture into the field of logistics. Situated in Rijsenhout, near Aalsmeer, establishing a transport company specializing in floriculture seemed like a natural choice. read more

Francisco Estrada, the President of Apratuc, has described the impact of recent frost events on blueberry crops in Argentina. He specifically highlighted the difficulties arising from what could potentially be the coldest autumn and winter in 60 years. Despite the use of anti-frost systems intended to protect the crops, the challenges remain significant. read more

W Unii Europejskiej sektor transportu odpowiada za około jedną czwartą emisji CO2, przyczyniając się znacząco do tego całkowitego wskaźnika. John Opstal z firmy Opstal Logistics wyjaśnia, w jaki sposób jego firma sprostała temu wyzwaniu. Od 1 stycznia 2025 r. duże firmy z UE, w tym te z branży spożywczej read more

Starting this season, PEQ in Maasdijk has implemented a new crate-laying line for peppers. "This is a step forward in more efficient handling, benefiting both our growers and our company as a trading and packaging entity, enabling us to lower costs," says Operations Manager Marc Vriesen. read more

The Twypack packhouse, located in Nelspruit, specializes in packing soft citrus, handling up to 800 tonnes daily. Despite being distant from the global markets it exports to, the packhouse is committed to packing and shipping its entire crop without the flexibility of fulfilling specific orders quickly like other citrus suppliers. read more

Since its acquisition in 2016, Midiflore has made significant progress, transforming from a small farm to a forward-thinking company that leverages cutting-edge technology. "When we took over Midiflore, the company was primarily focused on cultivating aromatic herbs in open fields. However, following the acquisition, we expanded our offerings to include edible flowers. Today, we stand at the forefront of innovation in our industry." read more

Consumption of Nergi mini kiwifruit is steadily increasing in northern European markets, as reported by Jean-Pierre Caruel from the innovation department of brand owner Sofruileg. The sweet-sour kiwi berry seems to be popular in regions where consumers consume a lot of berries. read more

"When a transformation of the economy is demanded, it must also be accompanied," emphasizes ZVG Secretary General Bertram Fleischer in view of the government draft for the federal budget 2025. The best example is the Federal Energy Efficiency Program, with which... read more

"In the face of the expected summer travel traffic in the ports of the English Channel, Logistics UK, representing the industry throughout the United Kingdom, is calling on Keir Starmer's government to address the remaining issues related to freight traffic across borders." read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it recently won the 'Overall Food Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 Mindful Awards for the company's new Precious Honeyglow pineapple. read more