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Multipurpose Terminal welcomes its Largest Boxship

Posted on by David Priestman

Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Nigeria, handled KOTA CEMPAKA – the largest container vessel to conduct full operations in Eastern Nigeria.

Operated by Pacific International Lines (PIL), the 300-meter, 6,660-TEU capacity ship loaded and discharged a total of 2,000 TEUs during its call at OMT. PIL plans to deploy vessels of similar size in the region on a regular basis – a development that is welcomed by both OMT and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

In a ceremony commemorating the vessel’s arrival, Jacob Gulmann, OMT managing director, highlighted the terminal’s state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, along with the 750-meter deep-water berths. The terminal has two mobile harbour cranes with Navis and SAP powering its operations.

“We are proud of this latest achievement, which is a testament to the company’s rapid growth as a major container terminal operator in Nigeria. Commencing operations in 2021, OMT has contributed to reducing vessel waiting times in Onne Port while doubling container capacity and enhancing competition for the benefit of all customers,” explained Gulmann.

Largest Boxship

James Stewart, OMT chief operations officer, commended PIL for its decision to utilize large vessels in Eastern Nigeria: “We are proud that PIL trusts OMT with handling its large vessels in Onne. The arrival of such large vessels is part of a global trend where shipping lines are upscaling vessels sizes to achieve economies of scale. OMT is working closely with the NPA to ensure we are ready for this trend. We appreciate the NPA’s effort to ensure the depth is 12 meters at the port, which is crucial to allowing large vessels to call the Onne Port,” said Stewart.

Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) is the first terminal of call at the Onne Port Complex in Onne’s oil and gas free zone. Handling containerized, oil and gas, and other cargo types, OMT serves as an efficient gateway to Africa’s largest oil production region and Nigeria’s major hinterland markets.

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Shipping and Customs Clearance Showcased at Multimodal

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Technology innovation will be taking centre stage on Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance’s stand (3023) at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition at the NEC Birmingham. The company will be showcasing its comprehensive range of managed freight and transport solutions, as well as launching some exciting updates to its digital customs clearance platform, Digicom.

“We are continually enhancing our cross-border solutions through the adoption of cutting-edge innovations, so we are excited to be revealing our latest developments at Multimodal,” explains Colin Robb, Operations Director at Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance. “The event will provide us with an ideal stage to share our expertise to existing and potential customers and partners, which supports smooth and efficient movement of goods across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.”

Digicom has been developed to enable smart, efficient and legal customs clearance. The award-winning digital solution streamlines what was previously a multi-system process into a single, easy-to-use platform. As a result, it can save both time and money for haulage and freight businesses, while supporting effective cross-border trade. The new functionality, set to be introduced at Multimodal, will further enhance the capabilities of the system for the UK and Republic of Ireland.

“The pan-European transport and logistics marketplace is evolving, with new and updated border legislation being implemented, so it is essential that we constantly adapt to keep pace with these changes and continue to deliver an industry-leading service. Our innovative Digicom platform is a core part of our growing customs clearance proposition, which is enabling our customers to streamline their processes and cut overheads,” added Robb.

Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance has more than 60 years of experience in the freight and logistics industry, serving the UK, EU and beyond. With a comprehensive range of managed booking, customs and consultancy services, it is helping businesses to navigate some of the most complex challenges facing cross-border trade and transport. The company’s success and proven track record is underpinned by award-winning technology systems, developed in-house.

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Stamh and Movu Robotics Together in Southeast, Central Europe

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As part of its goal to ensure no warehouse is left behind, Movu Robotics has entered a strategic international partnership with STAMH Group, which brings new competitive advantage to businesses in Central and Southeastern Europe by making warehouse automation more flexible, scalable and affordable.

With both companies embracing the move to goods-to-person intralogistics, this collaboration provides a more easily available and much shorter automation path for many successful businesses in a large number of countries in Eastern Europe, including Romania, Serbia, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and Montenegro. No longer part of the distant future, autonomously performing technologies are a practical reality today. For Movu it’s important to count on a reliable integration company in the region and STAMH relies on leading technologies in warehouse automation that provide simple solutions for handling growing volumes and faster throughputs.

With more than 14,000 successful integrations, 23 years of experience and storage systems performing in 22 countries around the globe, STAMH continues to prove its commitment to integrate tailored automation solutions. Responding to the increasingly demanding market requirements in the region, Movu provides STAMH with strong and reliable partnership to offer robotic solutions and future-proofed automated systems to perfectly match the automation needs of a variety of logistics hubs, fulfillment centers, warehouses and distribution centers in Central and Southeastern Europe.

Sharing a common vision

Stefan Pieters, CEO of Movu Robotics said: “Strategic partnerships with integrators are an important part of the Movu Go-to-Market strategy. Movu and STAMH share the view that both small and larger warehouses can be effectively optimised in terms of useful storage space and intralogistics processes. Whether for large facilities handling palletised loads or the more recent innovation of micro and nano fulfillment centers serving large cities, automated solutions will allow smooth and effective performance without errors, round the clock, every day of the year. Making warehouse automation easier than ever, the long-term partnership between Movu and STAMH is an international commitment to help business to scale up step-by-step, at the speed of their own development.”

STAMH Group’s international engineering, automation and software teams are ready for the intralogistics automation challenges facing businesses. Robotic solutions for palletised loads, such as Movu atlas and its specially designed Racking System, are already being installed in distribution centers across Southeastern and Central Europe.

Through reducing width and the number of driving aisles, Movu atlas brings seamless space optimisation. The bi-directional movements of the new robotic shuttles on the X-axis are controlled by intelligent software, reducing unnecessary movements and achieving optimal operations. It selects the most convenient robot to effectuate the next storage and retrieval task. Customers can start with one robotic shuttle and increase the number if needed.

The integrated charging station, and the autonomous on-the-fly charging of the shuttles further reduces manual operations. Atlas shuttle robots charging by themselves removes another thing for customers to think about.

Partnership for ecommerce

An increasingly vital aspect of logistics, eCommerce often involves multiple orders requiring preparation in seconds. With the proportion of e-shoppers growing from 55% in 2012 to 75% in 2022, according to the latest Eurostat data, modern fulfillment and distribution centers have become crucial economic drivers for any online business, looking to scale and grow. Solutions such as Movu escala are being integrated in new fulfilment centers to achieve robotic storage and extraction of picking totes, combined with on-the-fly industrial battery charging, autonomous handling and three-dimensional (X- and Y-axis) operations.

From AGVs to AMR solutions

STAMH and Movu offer proven and future-proof AMR technology to reduce the requirement for manual transportation of goods over large distances in modern distribution centers. The latest AMR systems, such as Movu ifollow, are light, fast, secure and smart. They do not require complex guiding systems integration or infrastructural changes in the warehouse. Controlled by plug-and-play software to effectively navigate around static and moving obstacles as they transport heavy loads. Movu ifollow AMRs are the perfect tool for collaborative picking and perform even in low temperatures found in cold stores.

Constantly innovating, STAMH Group embraces these impressive technologies and, through co-operation with Movu, will enable the integration of automated warehouse systems and technologies that will take intralogistics in Central and South-Eastern Europe to a completely new and optimal level. This results for any growing business in the region will be increased competitiveness and velocity of operations as well as greater customer satisfaction.

To tackle the challenges of sustainable development, both Movu and STAMH apply their principles with the common goal of a better tomorrow. STAMH Group remains firmly behind the respect, support, and protection of human rights, following high corporate and working standards. Movu is working to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all people of all ages.

Both companies share, encourage, and develop energy-saving technologies, and strive to achieve sustainable and modern energy for all. While AI is an integral part of their software systems, STAMH and Movu recognise the talent in their companies and can count on the best and highly specialised teams in the complex intralogistics fields. This is the philosophy behind every new success and every new integration and is why STAMH and Movu’s international teams can understand every single automation and intralogistics need.

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Compact Charging Solution Utilizes Potential

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In many warehouses, room is available but not utilized effectively. Every square meter left idle due to inadequate planning represents financial losses for operators. Fronius Perfect Charging’s Project Business Team solves this problem with individualized charging solutions. In collaboration with customers, the charging specialists, design and implement compliant facilities that maximize the full potential for performance and cost optimization.

“Thanks to our compact charging room, companies can now utilize their warehouse areas more efficiently while optimizing their operational processes,” summarizes Stefan Schöftner, Sales Manager at Fronius Perfect Charging Germany. “Our goal is to offer solutions that meet the intralogistical challenges and enable efficient, cost-saving operations for our customers.”

Optimizing space usage

Fronius Perfect Charging’s compact charging room ensures optimal space utilization even in limited intralogistics settings. Based on a flexible modular principle, the system components can be combined and expanded as needed. The benefits are clear: Space savings allow companies to not only use their warehouse areas more efficiently but also reduce operating costs. Additionally, handling efforts are minimized: The right equipment saves time while ensuring user safety and operational efficiency.

“Our solutions offer not only high flexibility and adaptability but can also be tailored to the needs of our customers,” emphasizes Stefan Schöftner. As demand increases and companies grow, their warehouses often need to be enlarged or modified. “Our modular charging solution can be easily dismantled and rebuilt or expanded elsewhere by the user. This offers a huge advantage: If the forklift fleet changes and the charging area needs to be enlarged, the charging station simply grows with it,” adds Schöftner.

Compliant and expandable

Each custom solution is implemented according to applicable standards meeting the highest safety standards for all parties involved. Additionally, Fronius offers training to prevent application errors in advance.

If an operator decides to connect and centrally control its charging infrastructure, this can be done at any time with Charge&Connect – Fronius’ digitalization option. Furthermore, users can easily connect their charging solutions to their own PV system. “This allows for greater independence from the power grid and the use of self-generated solar power for fleet charging. If it turns out that the required space in the warehouse is still too limited, we can also offer charging outdoor solutions,” explains Schöftner.

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Logistics Sector Calls for Action on new EU Import Declarations

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Global and European trade associations representing commercial transport have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the EU, Norway, Switzerland or Northern Ireland, by sea, road or rail. The new Import Control System (ICS2) will start to be introduced from June this year.

The World Shipping Council, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders, the Global Shippers Forum, the European Community Association of Ship Brokers and Agents, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations, the European Associations for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services, the European Shippers Council and the International Road Transport Union have together stressed the importance of the new controls and their impact on the movement of goods into or via the European Customs Territory by sea, road and rail.

Awareness of the implementation of the new requirements is key, says the group, as is understanding how ICS2 will affect various entities in the supply chain at different times and in distinct ways.

ICS2 is an enhanced safety and security regime introduced jointly by customs authorities in the EU that requires specific details of imported goods to be provided before loading or before arrival at the EU border.

The requirements were introduced for air cargo in 2023 and will be extended to sea transport from June 2024 and for imports arriving by road or rail in 2025. The extensive new data requirements include six-digit HS codes for each item in a consignment, an “acceptable description” and detailed buyer and seller information.

The trade bodies, each representing different parties in the supply chain, have urged businesses involved in moving goods into the EU to begin their preparations for the extension of ICS2 now and to seek further information on how they will be affected. The European Commission’s website is the best place to start.

Failure to comply with ICS2 requirements will result in delays and disruptions to imports into the EU, and, potentially, in accordance with Member State practice, fines and penalties for persons liable for submitting the safety and security data to ICS2.

Cooperative efforts between the different parties involved in such shipments is crucial to keep goods moving, as symbolised by the joint call to action by the eight trade bodies.

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Kinaxis Selected by Harley-Davidson as SCM Platform

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Kinaxis Inc. , a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, has announced that Harley-Davidson, the world’s most iconic motorcycle brand, has selected Kinaxis to accelerate the transformation of the company’s global supply chain.

“We’re so proud to be part of this legendary company’s journey to transform its supply chain performance,” said John Sicard, president and CEO of Kinaxis. “I’m eager to contribute to its continued success and embark on this exciting journey together.”

Kinaxis provides end-to-end supply chain transparency and improved demand planning capabilities to adapt and respond to any demand changes, faster and with more accuracy. The company was selected due to its trusted reputation within the automotive industry, with global brands such as Volvo, Ford, Subaru and General Motors, all of which have deployed Kinaxis in pursuit of supply chain resiliency.

With more than 40,000 users in 100+ countries, Kinaxis works with some of the world’s biggest brands in sectors such as CPG, automotive, high tech, life sciences, and more. Its AI-powered technology and patented concurrency technique allows companies to orchestrate their supply chain network end to end from strategic planning to last-mile delivery. Kinaxis’ technology helps companies that supply the agricultural industry with 40% of the world’s tractors, that keep more than 110 billion teeth clean each year, and that ensures more than 35 million pets are fed nutritious meals each year.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration. The company serves supply chains and the people who manage them in service of humanity. Its software is trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. Kinaxis combines patented concurrency technique with a human-centered approach to AI to empower businesses of all sizes to manage their end-to-end supply chain network, from multi-year strategic planning through down-to-the-second execution and last-mile delivery.

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Digital Partnership to Simplify Cargo Insurance Purchases

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Conqueror Freight Network, an exclusive freight network, announces a collaboration with Redkik, a cutting-edge platform specializing in streamlining the cargo insurance acquisition process. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Conqueror’s journey toward becoming a truly digital forwarder.

The collaboration introduces an exclusive feature within the Conqueror Member Area, allowing members to seamlessly purchase insurance for their shipments directly through the Intranet. In an industry where securing the right insurance coverage can be a complex and time-consuming task, this integration offers a simple and user-friendly solution for Conqueror’s members.

Redkik’s distinctive advantage lies in its technological solution providing instant insurance quotations based on geographical locations. This state-of-the-art feature ensures members can add proper coverage to their shipment no matter the origin and destination. Through this customized approach, Conqueror members can choose insurance coverage that precisely matches their individual needs and preferences.

“We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with Redkik,” said Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of Conqueror Freight Network. “Our collaboration signifies a commitment to enhancing the overall experience for our members, making insurance procurement more accessible, efficient, and tailored to their requirements,” he added.

Cargo Insurance Purchases

As the digital landscape in logistics continues to evolve, Conqueror remains at the forefront, leveraging strategic partnerships to provide its members with innovative tools and services. For now, the insurance feature will be offered through Conqueror’s Intranet, but this tool will be integrated into FreightViewer – Conqueror’s member-exclusive online quoting platform – to achieve seamless integration in quoting shipments.

Redkik CEO, Chris Kalinski, shares his view of the partnership: “Redkik is honoured to be able to support Conqueror in its commendable digitalization goals through enhanced technology capabilities. Partnership like this is instrumental in moving the entire shipping industry toward a hassle-free insurance process that is accessible to all.”

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New Possibilities for Cask Handling

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The KAUP Cask Handler 0.3T415W provides new possibilities for internal transport logistics. This forklift truck attachment has transformed the way casks are handled, providing quick and effective transportation and movement of casks, whilst also minimising manual handling tasks throughout warehouses and cellars.

Designed for working in confined spaces the 0.3T415W can handle stacked casks (both empty and filled). This unique forklift attachment can navigate casks through the narrowest of spaces and is able to turn them up to 180°, allowing casks to be lifted and placed to the left and/or right in the direction of travel.

The attachment has an independent side shift which allows the KAUP Cask Handler to move laterally by 100mm, in addition, the carriage can move 320mm within the frame so that a total side-shift stroke of 420mm is readily available.

Beer handling

The carrying rams are fitted with adjustable rubber rollers which allow handling of nearly all sizes and versions of wine and spirit casks. The rams are fitted with mechanical rolling castors allowing the forklift operator to gently set down the cask, drive forward slowly, whilst rolling and mixing the cask at the same time. Additionally, the new attachment aids with the task of lifting and rotating casks stacked on blocks.

The KAUP Cask Handler is available throughout the UK from B&B Attachments, the leading forklift truck attachment company in the UK and Ireland.

Founded in 1980, B&B Attachments has grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of fork lift truck attachments and masts, offering a wide range of products available from a single source. The Company’s reputation is built on its ability to solve handling problems through it’s professional and experienced sales force, to offer well engineered, quality products and to maintain those products through the course of their working life.

Now with major market share within the UK and Eire and customers throughout Europe and North America, B&B continues to build on that reputation as the premier independent source of materials handling advice and supply. With sites at Cramlington, Northumberland, and Basingstoke totalling 40,000 square feet and a nationwide, mobile aftercare service, B&B Attachments is unrivalled in its ability to support customers before, during and after sales.

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Manhattan Redefines Supply Chain Planning

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Manhattan Associates has announced Manhattan Active® Supply Chain Planning (SCP), the industry’s first unified business planning platform that enables bi-directional collaboration between supply chain planning and execution systems. This groundbreaking solution enables planners to evaluate all operational factors in real-time, and align all systems, inventory, and resources to a common business objective, such as reducing total landed cost or increasing speed to market.

With traditional supply chain planning, inventory, labour, transportation, and warehouse operations are planned and optimised in isolation. This approach yields fragmented strategies that often conflict with one another and lack feedback from the execution team.

Manhattan Active Supply Chain Planning is the first and only solution unified with supply chain execution to eliminate systemic and operational silos, unlocking enterprise-wide optimisation for the entire inventory assortment and all the resources required to flow it through the supply chain. From inventory and labour to distribution and transportation, all elements are synchronised and harmonised in real-time, seamlessly united under a single plan.

“The ability to coordinate with solutions like OMS, WMS and TMS is a gamechanger. Now inventory, labour, and transportation planning can be considered together to ensure the optimal outcome to benefit the organisation as a whole,” said Scott Fenwick, senior director of Product Management for Manhattan Associates. “It simultaneously considers all these factors to smooth operations and deliver exceptional experiences at the lowest cost.”

Supply Chain Planning

Manhattan Active Supply Chain Planning harnesses the power of AI to combine external data sources with internal patterns to produce more accurate and actionable demand forecasts. This innovative solution is capable of ingesting and rapidly processing vast amounts of syndicated data from external sources, such as influencer activity, industry-specific data sources, and localised data, all of which can influence and shape demand.

Manhattan Active Supply Chain Planning completes the company’s vision of a truly unified supply chain commerce ecosystem. Manhattan is uniquely capable of delivering this fully unified solution because of its technology platform architecture. All Manhattan Active solutions are cloud-native, microservice API applications, engineered to be extensible and evergreen, with regular updates every 90 days. Built on the proven Manhattan Active Platform, Manhattan Active SCP is the most modern, scalable, and adaptable supply chain planning solution on the market.

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Outdoor Charger Launch by EnerSys

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EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, is pleased to introduce its latest innovation in the company’s line of advanced NexSys® power solutions – the NexSys®+ Outdoor charger.

Backed with an enclosure that is both NEMA 3R and IP54-rated for resistance to dust and water, the NexSys®+ Outdoor charger is the ideal charging solution for equipment applications exposed to the elements. Built with universal charging capabilities, each charger can charge most battery technologies – eliminating the need for multiple site models and reducing overall operational complexity.

“Over the last few years, customers have grown to value the advanced features, safety and performance of our NexSys®+ chargers, so we’ve brought the very same technology and capabilities to outdoor equipment with the NexSys®+ Outdoor charger,” said Harold Vanasse, Senior Director of Marketing, Motive Power Global at EnerSys. “Each NexSys®+ Outdoor charger is designed to offer customers the flexibility to match their specific charging needs and keep their equipment powered dependably and efficiently.”

Battery Charger

Developed to withstand the elements, the NexSys®+ Outdoor charger is excellent for charging equipment at building material and rental yards, airports, farms, ports and cargo terminals and other environments exposed to the weather.

Additional benefits and features of the NexSys®+ Outdoor charger include: Automatically regulates internal temperature for consistent performance; Compatible with most battery technologies at up to 94% charging efficiency; Easy to change air filter minimizes hassle and ensures long service life; Automatic and manual start/stop functionality; Intuitive operating controls and crisp 4.3-inch color display.

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