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Carrier Transicold Vector eCool for Trans-Bridge Freight Services

SMMT

Pharmaceutical and healthcare distributor Trans-Bridge Freight Services has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold Vector eCool unit to maximise fleet efficiency and sustainability for its temperature-sensitive deliveries. The post Carrier Transicold Vector eCool for Trans-Bridge Freight Services appeared first on SMMT.

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Schmitz Cargobull delivers 11 UK-made trailers to Tapfreight

SMMT

Chemical and pharmaceutical transport and warehousing company Tapfreight has taken delivery of 11 new British-built Schmitz Cargobull S.CS Tapfreight has more than 30 years’ experience in the transport and warehousing of hazardous chemicals and temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals. Fixed Roof curtainsider semi-trailers.

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Air Canada Cargo announces approval of Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP Containers

Canadian Manufacturing

The Releye RLP and RAP containers are reportedly designed to meet the strictest requirements in pharmaceutical air freight. Air Canada is CEIV Pharma certified by IATA, which signifies that the airline meets the highest standards of safety, security, compliance and efficiency in the transport of pharmaceuticals.

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Nitrogen solutions from CAPS Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Nitrogen is used in a variety of industries including electronic manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, steel, and many more. Pharmaceuticals: APIs, inactive ingredients and other chemicals must be kept in an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. How is nitrogen used in manufacturing?

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Distribution demons: A look at pallet networks

SMMT

Pallet networks are co-operative organisations made up of groups of hauliers across the UK working together to provide next-day freight delivery services. It also means that high levels of vehicle capacity utilisation are achieved, with current vehicle fill at more than 72%, compared with 51% in some road freight sectors. ft premises.

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Winning Irish Exporter of the Year: Combilift’s CEO Talks About the Global Market

Fabricating & Metal Work

Shipping efficiently is key, so from the start, we designed compact, multi-directional trucks that fit into containers, reducing freight costs. Competing with industries across the island, including large global manufacturers in sectors like pharmaceuticals and medical devices, was no easy task.

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

Fastener News Desk

The International Longshoremen’s Union is demanding significantly higher wages and a total ban on the automation of cranes, gates and container movements that are used in the loading or loading of freight at 36 U.S. If a strike were resolved within a few weeks, consumers probably wouldn’t notice any major shortages of retail goods. “It