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Mercy for the World: An Overview of Hospital Ships

MTS Logistics

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, while I was jumping from one news feed to another, I saw an article about Mercy ships and the latest news about Global Mercy, which will be the world’s largest civilian hospital ship. She is still under construction in Xingang, China and she’s being planned to be ready in 2021.

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Hungary strengthens potential as intermodal hub

Logistics Business Magazine

In this article, Botond Kovacs-Mate (pictured), Branch & Country Manager in Hungary AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG , analyses the ramifications of Hungary’s current infrastructure projects for trade between China and Europe. For now, the vast majority of trains from China to Hungary cross the EU border at the Polish town of Ma?aszewicze

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Pneumatic Tires [Definition, Pros/Cons, Applications, Costs]

Conger

This article will focus on pneumatic tires for forklifts specifically. Being puncture-proof makes them excellent choices for operations with lots of sharp debris, like scrap yards, construction sites, and lumber operations. This makes them well-suited for locations like construction sites, logging areas, and lumber yards.

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Supply Chain: Like Riding a Bike

Logistics Bureau

For example, we could change a planning process or a depot operating practice and see major improvements in availability, cost or service. Those in the first category have a lot of building and maintenance needs and most do some level of small-scale construction. Activity driven replenishment is a good example of that.

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15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips for Operators, Managers, and Pedestrians

Conger

This article is all about aerial lift safety tips for operators, managers, and pedestrians. Make Sure Your Employees Are Trained. Aerial lifts are used in construction, maintenance, and inspections. They’re used in many industries including: Construction. 29 CFR 1926.21 - Safety training and education. Answer: Yes.

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World Cup 2018 – Transport Planning Challenge & Strategy

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

All this article explanations are going to be based on this official document, presented by a Honorary Professor of the Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne, Philippe H. Bovy, as part of a training seminar for the organization of the event. FIFA 2018 World Cup transport planning challenges and strategy. Conclusion.

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The hazards of Ammonium Nitrate and 100 years of related disasters

Shipping and Freight Resource

The examples are Kriewald , Morgan , Oppau , Tessenderlo , and Traskwood. 240 tonnes of ammonium nitrate in sacks exploded after being hit by a shell from a nearby fire in a munitions train. On December 17, 1960, a 96-freight car train suffered partial derailment, in which the last 23 cars were derailed. Country: France.