Transport and logistics company DSV UK has teamed up with Pristine Condition to develop a tailor-made training program to reduce manual handling incidents. Victoria Beale, General Manager of Support Services for DSV Road, explains: “Pristine Condition teaches in an exciting and fun way. Most manual handling courses are not that motivating. This one is inspiring, encouraging the workers to take...
The Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA) has seen its membership grow by 15% in the last year – and it has appointed three new council members. “Traditionally our membership has been mostly European, but we are now also signing up more people from further afield, including Dubai, the US, the Philippines, Australia and Kenya,” says Chairman Dick Gilbert. “It shows that our reputation continues to...
PD Ports celebrated achieving more than 1,000 accident free days within its engineering teams at Teesport and Hartlepool by donating £1,000 to the Redcar Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI). The Redcar-based voluntary RNLI crew has provided a first class 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service since it was established in 1802. Russ McCallion, PD Ports’ group human resources director...
The North Lincolnshire Health & Safety Group has presented PD Logistics with its annual Health & Safety award, recognising the Company’s commitment to the highest levels of health and safety for the second year running. The main award was presented to Jim French, director and general manager for PD Logistics at the awards ceremony, which was held at Wortley House Hotel, Scunthorpe on 26...
The North Lincolnshire Health & Safety Group has presented PD Logistics with its annual Health & Safety award, recognising the Company’s commitment to the highest levels of health and safety for the second year running. The main award was presented to Jim French, director and general manager for PD Logistics at the awards ceremony, which was held at Wortley House Hotel, Scunthorpe on 26...
The North Lincolnshire Health & Safety Group has presented PD Logistics with its annual Health & Safety award, recognising the Company’s commitment to the highest levels of health and safety for the second year running. The main award was presented to Jim French, director and general manager for PD Logistics at the awards ceremony, which was held at Wortley House Hotel, Scunthorpe on 26...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) today announced the joint development with Akasaka Diesels Limited* of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) for vessels that use marine heavy fuel oil. Tests showed that the device removed more than 80% of particulate matter (PM) from diesel emissions. In the test, a DPF was installed on the main engine of an MOL Group-operated coastal...
MOL Europe Managing Director Masahiro Tanabe proudly received on 22nd March MOL (Europe) BV’s AEO certificate from the Dutch customs. This certificate is comparable to the T-Cpat certification in the United States and covers both customs simplifications and security in the European Union. MOL is the first shipping line to receive AEO certification covering all their mainland European offices. The...
Following the devastating earthquake that struck Chile 6th March, JF Hillebrand has donated 50 bulk flexitanks to the earthquake relief effort. The tanks, which would normally be used to transport bulk wine, are being used to distribute clean water supplies to residents in areas affected by the earthquake. Although JF Hillebrand’s office and warehouse in Chile were hit by the earthquake...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Akimitsu Ashida) today announced the opening of the new route “SMX” linking Laem Chabang, Singapore, Port Kelang, and Chennai starting on March 23. Chennai, a major market on India’s east coast, is positioned for future growth. The SMX route will draw on MOL’s full-scale network to offer a wide variety of both inbound and outbound service to meet rising...