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HMM Orders New Methanol-Fueled Vessels Worth $1.12 Billion

MTS Logistics

The move is being pursued as part of the shipping company major’s future growth strategy, which has earmarked $11.3 million TEUs by 2026. The ships are scheduled to be deployed on the Asia-North America and Asia-Latin America trade lanes and the Asia-India routes, with expected delivery from 2025 to 2026.

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Methanol-Powered Vessels

Logistics Business Magazine

The 1250 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2026, will be deployed on Unifeeder’s European network. We anticipate the vessels to enter into operation in the next two years, advancing our steadfast commitment to sustainable solutions.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

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As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. Those who can build reverse logistics processes into their business strategies stand the best chance to move forward. In the U.S,

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Tests for Emission-free Heavy Goods Transport

Logistics Business Magazine

Emission-free Heavy Goods Transport The results of the test phase will subsequently be doubly valuable: on the one hand, the suitability of FCEVs in real-life operation can be better assessed and, on the other, the acceptance of zero-emission vehicles should be brought forward.

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Unifeeder Invests in Methanol-Powered Vessels

Logistics Business Magazine

German-based ship owning group Elbdeich Reederei will build and manage the 1250 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) vessels which will be delivered in 2026. Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Unifeeder Group, said: “This is another significant step towards the green transformation of our fleet and our operations.

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ASC Invests in German Logistics Site

Logistics Business Magazine

Technology-led logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) is investing £60million in establishing a new European operating facility in Nettetal, Germany in a move that will create 400 new jobs over the next three years. 150 new jobs will be created at the new facility during the first year, with this rising to 400 jobs by the end of 2026.

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Future-proof Supply Chain Network

Logistics Business Magazine

“Commerce has been unpredictable the last three years, and yet customer expectations and the demand for performance remain high”, comments Ottavio Rivelli, SVP Sales & Operations Software South Europe at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. Supply chains are growing more complex by the day.