Mosolf Port Logistics Acquires Transport Overseas Group

Since 1 January 2024, the port locations Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven as well as the CarCenter Zeebrugge and the representative sales office in Shanghai have been operating under the name of MOSOLF Port Logistics & Services GmbH (MPLS). This company was founded at the beginning of the year due to growing import volumes, the resulting demand for terminal space and new OEMs.

As part of its continued growth strategy, MPLS will acquire 100% of Transport Overseas Group GmbH from the start of 2025, including the locations in Belgium, Spain, Poland and the United Arab Emirates.

Tim Oltmann, CEO of the Transport Overseas Group and Dr. Jörg Mosolf, Chairman of the Management Board of the MOSOLF Group, are firmly convinced that the transaction will be a complete success. “The portfolios of our companies match perfectly! With 800 own vehicle transporters, over 60 special trucks for High & Heavy and Ro/Ro terminals, the MOSOLF Group brings powerful assets to the table, while the TO Group has direct access to shipping companies, OEMs and other customers from the breakbulk, project cargo and Ro/Ro segment for global shipments,” explains Oltmann.

For Dr. Jörg Mosolf, this acquisition is another important milestone for the future, and he adds: “We are delighted that we will be taking over the TO Group with its special industry expertise and that we will be able to offer our customers complete supply chain solutions from a single source on a sustainable and, above all, long-term basis. In my opinion, this is unique in Northern Europe and will open up new strategic and logistical options for the OEM sector.

Christian Weber, Managing Director of the TO Group, will complete the MPLS management duo alongside Steffen Klatte. Mr. Weber sees the takeover as a perfect strategic fit, as the two companies outstandingly harmonize in terms of their orientation and values. “Both companies have already worked closely together internationally in the past. We therefore know our strengths, synergy effects and growth potential,” says Weber.

Steffen Klatte, Managing Director of MPLS, adds: “I can only agree with this. With the acquisition of the Transport Overseas Group, we will further strengthen our position on the market and become even more attractive and efficient for our customers. This acquisition marks a significant step in our growth strategy, which will raise both – our competitiveness and our service to a new level.”

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Assist Solution for Real-Time Support for Remote Field Workers

Getac has announced the launch of Getac Assist, a fully rugged remote expert solution designed to support field-based workers and teams across the rugged industries with advanced capabilities in knowledge transfer, remote guidance, inspection, training, safety, and compliance.

With Getac Assist, remote workers can use the powerful new Getac Assist Camera to stream live video from the worksite, viewable securely via Getac’s purpose-built browser-based software platform. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) around the world can then log into the platform to annotate videos and screenshots from the live stream in real-time, share documents, collaborate with other SMEs, and guide on-site workers through tricky procedures. Not only does this result in improved first-time fix rates, but it also helps reduce downtime, lower support costs, and increase overall operational efficiency across remote workforces.

The new Getac Assist Camera is lightweight and versatile. Unlike traditional remote assistance solutions that require headsets, it is designed to be body worn or mounted independently using a wide range of secure mounting options. Doing so provides a more stable video stream and also ensures the worker’s vision remains unobstructed for enhanced situational awareness and safety.

The Getac Assist Camera features both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE capabilities for seamlessly connectivity and boasts up to 10 hours of battery power per charge for long periods of uninterrupted operation. Like all Getac fully rugged devices, the Assist Camera is also designed to thrive in challenging work conditions. Featuring a temperature operating range of -20°C to +50°C/-4°F to +122°F, (with storage temperatures of -40°C to +71°C/-40°F to +1560F), it also meets IP67 and MIL-STD-810H standards and boasts six-feet drop resistance.

When connected to Getac’s purpose-built Assist software, remote workers can collaborate with SMEs as if they were standing next to them in the field. The secure browser-based platform makes communication quick and easy, with SMEs able to view live video, share documents and annotated screenshots, live chat with colleagues, record sessions and more. The platform also features object recognition and AI redaction, which can be used to automatically anonymise sensitive and/or personally identifiable information (PII), such as faces and vehicle license plates in videos and screenshots.

“Getac Assist sets a new benchmark for remote assistance solutions in rugged industries,” says Amanda Ward, EMEA Senior Director, Technology & Services at Getac. “Even in challenging work environments and adverse weather conditions, it enables field workers to seamlessly connect with SMEs around the world and get the assistance they need to achieve those all-important first-time fix rates. Doing so transforms both service call performance and customer satisfaction, providing a reliable advanced platform that adapts to the unique demands of rugged field operations.”

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Outsourced Warehouse Stock Checks

Warehousing and industrial facilities can now benefit from outsourced stock checks, thanks to pioneering new technology created by RGIS.

RGIS is a provider of inventory management solutions, providing outsourced stocktaking services which save its clients time and money. Established in the retail industry for over 65 years, the company now also serves a growing base of industrial clients, thanks to its innovative RGIS Vision technology.

RGIS Vision is an advanced industrial solution that goes beyond barcode scanning to speed up stocktaking and inventory checks by eliminating paperwork and manual data entry. The versatile technology can scan part numbers, product codes and barcodes, boosting the operational efficiency of RGIS’s auditors during industrial inventories. An RGIS team equipped with this hardware can deliver quicker and more accurate results than an in-house stock take, offering companies significant productivity savings, and often financial ones too.

Kiran Soni, Managing Director – UK and Ireland of RGIS said: “RGIS Vision enables industrial facilities to realise the benefits of outsourcing their inventory checks – even those who don’t have a barcode system in their warehouses. Some businesses still don’t understand the high internal expenditure required for an in-house stock take. And others don’t think they can outsource unless they already have a barcode system in place. RGIS Vision fully addresses these issues, making outsourcing viable for many more companies.”

RGIS Vision uses pioneering camera handset technology to capture part numbers, QR codes and product codes as well as barcodes. It can even read smudged, faded or blurred part numbers. The cloud-based system creates a data file that can be imported into any system or spreadsheet, alleviating what can sometimes be hours of manual data entry, and significantly reducing the need to manually correct line-item variances on an inventory tracker.


RGIS has teams of auditors located across the UK and Ireland, providing local expertise to industrial clients. Outsourcing an inventory check to RGIS allows manufacturing facilities to maintain smooth operations without the disruptions caused by shifting staff. The company says it understands the importance of accurate stock data in helping management make informed decisions, ensuring optimal quantity levels, reducing over-ordering, and improving cash flow. By providing clear insights, the company can help businesses identify areas where stock-handling processes can be enhanced for greater efficiency.

For those still operating on pen-and-paper systems, RGIS Vision eliminates manual data entry and paperwork. It is also a cost-effective alternative to implementing barcodes, which often involves changing existing inventory systems as well as physically printing and applying the codes. RGIS Vision can deliver the same digital benefits and inventory check accuracy of barcodes, but with much more convenience.

“RGIS Vision can speed up stock-taking for any business that holds an inventory of items, such as parts and components,” added Soni. “Ultimately, it enables manufacturing and distribution companies to make better-informed decisions about outsourcing their inventory checks. It builds the business case for employing outside experts rather than relying on their own employees and time-consuming manual processes.”

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