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Quantum Storage Systems/M&M Plastics Continues Updating Aging Fleet of Molding Machines, Orders 11 New LS Mtron IMM’s

Plastics News

“Fast deliveries are almost unheard of in the industry these days, with all of the supply chain disruptions,” said Thomas. “LS Mtron told us they could have new machines to us in 100 days from casting to cargo out of their factory in South Korea.

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The future of micromobility: it’s not about the hardware

E&T

The first docked bike-sharing program was launched in Hangzhou, China, in 2008, and similar programs are operating in every region of the world today. The innovation is in cargo. With armies of gaudy, primary-coloured e-bikes and e-scooters, the micromobility industry is conquering our towns and cities. Innovation.

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Driving development: How Transaid transforms lives for the better

SMMT

Transaid has been supporting the ITC since August 2008, with a focus on building the capacity to deliver professional HGV and PSV driver training. Key messaging around improved cargo and road safety, developed in partnership with transport industry leaders, will also be placed in local clinics.

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Driving development: How Transaid transforms lives for the better

SMMT

Transaid has been supporting the ITC since August 2008, with a focus on building the capacity to deliver professional HGV and PSV driver training. Key messaging around improved cargo and road safety, developed in partnership with transport industry leaders, will also be placed in local clinics.

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No end for Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest contract proposal

Canadian Manufacturing

Union machinists assemble the 737 Max, Boeing’s best-selling airliner, along with the 777 or “triple-seven” jet and the 767 cargo plane at factories in Renton and Everett, Washington. The last Boeing strike, in 2008, lasted eight weeks and cost the company about $100 million daily in deferred revenue. A 1995 strike lasted 10 weeks.

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Statiflo Celebrates 40 Years

MEM

Statiflo moved to Macclesfield in 1986 and settled in its current home on Wood Street in 2008. Large ships such as cruise liners, tankers and cargo carriers use a huge amount of ballast water, which is often taken from the waters in one region and then discharged at the next port of call.

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Dockworkers threaten to strike at key U.S. ports over automation and pay

Fastener News Desk

1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation’s cargo from ships. Heavier vehicular traffic would be likely at key points around the country as cargo was diverted to West Coast ports, where workers belong to a different union not involved in the strike. The gate has been in place since 2008.