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Gothenburg Named Top Swedish Logistics Location

Logistics Business Magazine

The Gothenburg region tops the list when leading Swedish industry magazine Intelligent Logistik annually ranks Sweden’s best logistics locations. The container terminal operated by APM Terminals is particularly highlighted in the justification, as well as the growing freight train traffic where the port reached an all-time high in 2022.

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Fritz inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame

Logistics Business Magazine

The main pillars are effective processes, professionally trained logistics staff and the use of IT. The entrepreneur also pushed for initiatives to systematically train logistics personnel and evaluate humanitarian missions with the help of key figures. “Lynn C.

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Kögel’s Dealer Takes on Final Trailer Assembly in Bulgaria

Logistics Business Magazine

Unitrailer, formerly known as Elia Trans, has been Kögel’s dealer in Bulgaria since 2001, and its employees know Kögel trailers down to the tiniest detail. Unitrailer employees were trained at the factory in Burtenbach on how to carry out the final assembly of the trailers.

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The 5 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

In February 2016, Good Morning America brought virtual reality experiences to the masses as everyone went with “GMA on Safari,” reports Fortune magazine (video below). Ford has already taken steps to use virtual reality in manufacturing, reports Forbes magazine. Training Protocols.

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Associate Recalls Service in Navy Ceremonial Guard

Penske Move Ahead

11, 2001, terrorist attacks occurred. Before Phillips enlisted in 2001, "there wasn't a big call for military members," Phillips said. For his new role, Phillips took part in a series of training experiences, not unlike boot camp. "We Right in the middle of my training, 9/11 happened," Phillips said. "I

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

With the growth of transpacific trade, McLean teams with Southern Pacific Railroad to build the first double-stack train car. The first all double-stack train is developed by APL and UP Railroad. Over 100 double stack container trains, each a mile long, are now operating across U.S. Costs fall and service improves. Significance.

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Fashion Transparency: China to Germany

Logistics Business Magazine

For more than 40 years, he has been regarded as a pioneer of German-Chinese economic relations and sustainable production in China: As early as 2001, the Zhejiang Province awarded him the “Golden Magnolia Prize” for the “most socially responsible factory.” Employees have a clear preference, and so does Geuting.