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globally, with two locations in North America aiming for certification in Q2 and Q3 2024. > GEODIS launched a multi- carrier parcel shipping solution that offers shippers enhanced rate shopping and carrier selection capabilities. Customers in the Americas region can take advantage of a broader choice of shipping options, making informed selections for ecommerce fulfillment by comparing shipping rates based on parcel size, destination, and delivery timeline. > Southeastern Freight Lines, a provider of regional less-than-truckload transportation services, opened a new service center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The new facility, located at 6333 Whitney Drive, consists of 45 dock doors and offers expanded dispatch spaces. > Old Dominion Freight Line opened one of its largest service centers, expanding its network to better serve the Northeast. The new service center located in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, began operations in March 2024 with 140 employees.
> The LHI-DO Lightgistics series light from Smart Vision Lights is designed to deliver intense linear light in high-speed scan tunnel systems so packages can be illuminated and read, no matter the shape or material.
> The Movu 3D shuttle system escala is a flexible robotic automated bin storage and retrieval sub-system, suitable for even the smallest applications of bin- compatible products. Robots move along a rail track that connects every location point within the dense storage and retrieval rack, transferring between levels via ramps. Intelligent management software allows sequencing of bins at multiple points within the system and at the goods-to-person workstations.
The technology—which enables LEDs to rapidly self-trigger thousands of times per second at rates imperceivable to the human eye—maximizes the capabilities of machine vision systems while protecting employees. > Delta, a provider of IoT-based solutions, unveiled a new wireless charging system for electric forklifts, heavy- load automated guided vehicles, and yard trucks. The new M ∞ Vair 30 kW wireless charging system, which recently obtained Federal Communications Commission approval, provides 95% contactless power conversion efficiency.
offers transit times of 5-7 days door to door. The CMA CGM Group took delivery of the CMA CGM MERMAID , the first ship in a series of 10 new 2,000-TEU container ships powered by liquefied natural gas. To be deployed in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, the ships join the CMA CGM fleet of around 620 vessels, including more than 30 powered by alternative energies.
customers in New England can expect their freight to arrive in 24 hours. > OOCL introduced its newest mega container ship the OOCL Abu Dhabi , the eighth eco-friendly 24,188- TEU vessel on its fleet. It will serve the Asia-Europe LL1 service. > ZIM added a call to Cai Mep Port in Vietnam to its ZMP service, connecting Asia to the East Mediterranean. The updated rotation includes Pusan, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shanghai, Da Chan Bay, Cai Mep, Colombo, Haifa, Ashdod, Mersin, Derince, Istanbul, and Xiamen. > Efret launched a road freight transport service from the UK to Morocco with scheduled departures every weekday. The direct service
>SERVICES
> Bangkok Flight Services, the joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, achieved Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for its dedicated pharma handling facility at the city’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport. WFS customers can now avail of 27 GDP or IATA CEIV Pharma certified facilities
>TRANSPORTATION
> PITT OHIO now offers next-day shipping lanes to New England from three of its terminals. Previously, standard shipping to New England from Cumberland and Baltimore, Maryland, and the Greater Philadelphia Area could take up to 3 days. Now,
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