Day: 23 September 2020

Shortly after its second anniversary, ZF Heli Drivetech (Hefei) Co., Ltd. has successfully manufactured the first 2WG50 prototype – an important milestone for the China-based Joint Venture and a clear commitment to the market by ZF.

The new 2WG50 is a powershift transmission based on the well established ‘ERGOPOWER S’ platform, customized for the Chinese market and mainly for four to five tons lifting capacity premium IC forklifts with electrical control. With this capacity range, the new powershift transmission forms an extension of ZF’s product portfolio for forklifts and material handling equipment. Together with the colleagues from R&D in Friedrichshafen and Passau, the team of the China-based Joint Venture implemented well-established ZF processes to guarantee highest standards regarding technical performance, cost and quality.

In order to further establish ZF Heli Drivetech as a reliable system supplier with a comprehensive product range for the material handling industry, many more projects are already on their way.

MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces a new multi-part online experience scheduled to run October through November.

The series includes a mix of live content formats to keep viewers engaged, from webinars to panel discussions, all focused on industry trends, technological advancements or workflow strategies, and includes a Q&A session to facilitate additional tailored discussions during live streams. Following each event, attendees receive exclusive access to supplementary resources like white papers, case studies and infographics to continue their experience.

“While the traditional in-person conferences and tradeshows are on hold, the world is not standing still – if anything the pace of change is only accelerating,” says Markus Augeneder, CEO of International, MHS. “With e-commerce and labor trends continuing to push supply chains, more operations than ever are looking for expert insights – and the MHS Insider series equips them with the informed perspective they need to optimize their operation.”

The MHS Insider Series includes:
• Thursday, October 8 – Parcels, how to handle the growing volumes and variety?
• Wednesday, October 14 – Parcel+Post Expo Virtual Session: How to boost your sorting network
• Friday, October 16 – Why predictive maintenance is the future
• Tuesday, October 20 – Get the most out of your last mile depot
• Tuesday, October 27 – Open the gate for robotic parcel sortation
• Thursday, October 29 – Livestreaming from MHS Demo Areas : Keep your material handling growing
• Thursday, November 5 – Sort it out | How to handle non-regulars in your warehouse
• Tuesday, November 10 – Maximizing added value | Automate your returns handling

To register for the MHS Insider Series, attendees can visit www.mhsglobal.com/insider-series. After the live stream, past events will be accessible on-demand via the MHS website.

MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces a new multi-part online experience scheduled to run October through November.

The series includes a mix of live content formats to keep viewers engaged, from webinars to panel discussions, all focused on industry trends, technological advancements or workflow strategies, and includes a Q&A session to facilitate additional tailored discussions during live streams. Following each event, attendees receive exclusive access to supplementary resources like white papers, case studies and infographics to continue their experience.

“While the traditional in-person conferences and tradeshows are on hold, the world is not standing still – if anything the pace of change is only accelerating,” says Markus Augeneder, CEO of International, MHS. “With e-commerce and labor trends continuing to push supply chains, more operations than ever are looking for expert insights – and the MHS Insider series equips them with the informed perspective they need to optimize their operation.”

The MHS Insider Series includes:
• Thursday, October 8 – Parcels, how to handle the growing volumes and variety?
• Wednesday, October 14 – Parcel+Post Expo Virtual Session: How to boost your sorting network
• Friday, October 16 – Why predictive maintenance is the future
• Tuesday, October 20 – Get the most out of your last mile depot
• Tuesday, October 27 – Open the gate for robotic parcel sortation
• Thursday, October 29 – Livestreaming from MHS Demo Areas : Keep your material handling growing
• Thursday, November 5 – Sort it out | How to handle non-regulars in your warehouse
• Tuesday, November 10 – Maximizing added value | Automate your returns handling

To register for the MHS Insider Series, attendees can visit www.mhsglobal.com/insider-series. After the live stream, past events will be accessible on-demand via the MHS website.

The CMA CGM Jacques Saadé has joined CMA CGM Group’s fleet thus becoming the largest LNG-powered container ship in the world. A global leader in shipping and logistics, CMA CGM has made the symbolic choice of naming its new flagship after its founder, Jacques Saadé, a visionary and entrepreneur.

The joining of the fleet of the CMA CGM Jacques Saadé was marked by a first-of-its-kind digital naming ceremony that saw the shipyard’s representatives in Shanghai and CMA CGM Group’s management in Marseille share an emotional landmark moment in their common history. In November 2017, Rodolphe Saadé, CMA CGM Group’s Chairman and CEO, decided to equip this series of container ships with LNG-powered engines – a first in the history of shipping for Ultra Large Container Vessels. The CMA CGM Group has thereby proven its commitment towards driving forward maritime transport’s energy transition.

Today, LNG is the most advanced solution when it comes to preserving air quality. It enables a 99% reduction in sulfur dioxide and fine particle emissions, and an 85% reduction in nitrogen dioxide emissions, going well above and beyond existing regulation. LNG emits up to 20% less CO2 compared to fuel motorization. This technology is one of the first step towards achieving CMA CGM Group’s ambitious 2050 objective of carbon neutrality.

The CMA CGM Jacques Saadé, along with its eight 23 000 TEU sister ships will be registered at the French International Register (FIR). They will bear the names of landmark Parisian monuments and other renowned venues and institutions from throughout the French capital (Champs Elysées, Palais Royal, Louvre, Rivoli, Montmartre, Concorde, Trocadéro, and Sorbonne). CMA CGM has chosen Total as part of a major industrial partnership to supply them with gas. Thereby making CMA CGM the initiator in structuring a genuine LNG field of excellence in maritime transport.

The CMA CGM Jacques Saadé will start its maiden voyage as of September 23rd on the French Asia Line (FAL), CMA CGM Group’s most emblematic line between Asia and Northern Europe. Its rotation will lead it to the ports of Pusan in South Korea; Tianjin, Ningbo, Shanghai and Yantian, China; Singapore; Southampton, Dunkirk, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Algeciras in Europe; and Port Kelang in Malaysia. This line provides a weekly service comprising 13 calls over the course of 84 days.

On the occasion of the CMA CGM Jacques Saadé’s coming into service, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, declared: “The CMA CGM Jacques Saadé embodies our commitment to the planet. This vessel has been enhanced with the latest technologies and is the result of 7 years of research and development. While guaranteeing the safety of our crew, it preserves air quality and will be part of our fight against global warming. It significantly improves the environmental footprint of carried goods. We have taken a big step forward. We need to go further to build transport that is even more respectful of the environment.”