Capacity successfully doubled during ongoing operations

Scherfede/ Ho Chi Minh City, 24 September 2024 - Lödige Industries, a leading global
supplier of material handling systems, has successfully completed the expansion of a cargo
terminal of the Saigon Cargo Service Corporation (SCSC). With the integration of a second
Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV) and an additional 150 storage positions, the handling capacity
of the existing facility was doubled during ongoing operations.

Messe München, organizer of the globally popular transport logistic trade fairs, has acquired the renowned Air Cargo Americas Conference & Exhibition from the World Trade Center Miami, marking a significant expansion of its logistics portfolio. While Messe München is taking over the trade fair, the World Trade Center Miami will remain on board as a strategic partner for a further three editions and will also support the Munich team in operational matters. This will ensure the best possible synergies for the benefit of customers. This strategic acquisition strengthens the collaboration between two major forces in the trade show industry, paving the way for a comprehensive logistics platform that covers all modes of transport.

Singapore, September 4, 2024 – The second edition of transport logistic
Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia is proud to announce its return
to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore from October 29 to 31,
2025. As the most influential meeting place for logistics, mobility, IT, supply chain
management, and air cargo sectors in Southeast Asia, the event is set to
welcome over 10,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors, and will cover 15,000 sqm of
exhibition space.

For four days, the shipbuilding universe met in Hamburg for the 31st SMM. The mood was
excellent at the leading international maritime trade fair as well-established enterprises and
start-ups alike laid out before the maritime business world the technological innovations
and solutions it needs to build a green and digital shipping future. Five specialist
conferences and a wide range of networking opportunities brought together high-level
decision-makers from politics and business to enjoy a fireworks of presentations,
discussion sessions and expert panels. Again, the key issues ensuring a successful
transformation of the industry – decarbonisation, digitalisation, recruiting and maritime
security and defence – were high on the agenda of SMM.

photo -- © Hamburg Messe und Congress / Alexander Woeckener

The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index shows that Q2 rates fell in the contract index by 1.3 points quarter on quarter (q-o-q). In contrast, the spot rate index rose by 3.5 points q-o-q. Year on year (y-o-y), the spot index is now up slightly by 0.8 points, while the contract index is down 0.7 points.

CHAMP and its Cargospot suite of applications selected by CMA CGM AIR CARGO. Since April 1, 2024, the solution has been implemented.

2 days, 4 sessions, multiple speakers, experts in their fields and the ongoing topics crucial for the port industry in the Baltic Sea Region – this is what the upcoming Baltic Ports Conference looks like in a nutshell. It will be the perfect time to assess the current situation of ports in our region and to predict their future in the context of geopolitics, shipping outlook, transport policy, greening and the energy transition. Book September 4-6th in your calendar now and join us in Klaipeda, Lithuania for the biggest annual event organized by the Baltic Ports Organization.

At the German-Lithuanian Maritime Forum, the ports of Klaipėda, Kiel and Hamburg as well as the shipping company DFDS emphasised their close cooperation.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) held an online seminar focusing on women in maritime for around 60 female students in maritime college in conjunction with the International Day for Women in Maritime*¹ on May 18.

Digitalising processes makes shipping more flexible, efficient and eco-friendly. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing role of growing importance in these efforts. At the leading international maritime trade fair in Hamburg, the topic will be covered in depth at the AI CENTER, where innovative start-ups will showcase their solutions.

The conference
EUROPE-ASIA INTERMODAL LOGISTICS FORUM 2024: NEW SILK WAY SHAPING  taking place in Rotterdam.

IRU and partners call upon the EU to support collective passenger transport to achieve economic, social and sustainability goals.

Markus Söder: "We need forward-looking entrepreneurs and motivated employees more than ever" / Around 150 guests from industry and government briefed on expansion plans and e-mobility / Gebrüder Weiss turns Straubing into Eastern Bavaria's prime location / Company CEO Wolfram Senger-Weiss: "Good set of conditions in Bavari

Employers, trade unions and parking operators are urging the European Commission to maintain a focused approach to certifying, upgrading, building, and funding safe and secure truck parking areas in the EU over the next three years.

In view of the upcoming EU elections, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has set its priorities for the next five years.

The world is in transition, ports are in transition. More than ever, ports are strategic entities and enablers of Europe's ambitions and its sustainable, digital, competitive, strong and social future. Ports want to be part of the solution and are taking up new responsabilities on top of their traditional role as multimodal hub in the supply chain.