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Regional Container Lines recently held a naming ceremony for two new vessels, Ussama Bhum and Varanya Bhum, at the Hiroshima Shipyard in Japan. Each vessel has a capacity of 12,000 twenty-equivalent units and constructed by Imabari Shipbuilding Co Ltd. Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited #ships #shipping #containership #containershipping https://lnkd.in/garQPVU3

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Bauan, Batangas terminal when completed in 2028 will be capable of handling mega ships and meet the growing demand for efficient and eco-friendly marine-handling solutions in the region, the company said in a statement. To be named Luzon International Container Terminal, the facility will be the largest privately-funded marine terminal investment in the Philippines, ICTSI said. LICT is also set to become the country’s second-largest container facility after ICTSI’s flagship, Manila International Container Terminal. #containerterminal #containershipping #containership #ecofriendly #megaships https://lnkd.in/g9m-TQuS

FAST Logistics Group launched FleXchange by FAST, its latest innovation designed to expedite #cargo loading and #delivery operations. FleXchange is a systems-guided #logistics solution that seeks to enhance efficiency in #warehouse and transport processes. It features detachable and stackable truck boxes that allow cargo to be loaded onto the boxes even before the truck arrives, reducing loading time by up to 97% or from four hours to just 20 minutes, minimizing delays in truck dispatch for deliveries. #trucks https://lnkd.in/grzVRuHf

DSV signed an agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn in a transaction worth EUR 14.3 billion (US$15.86 billion), making it the world’s biggest #logistics company. DSV and Schenker combined will have an expected pro forma revenue of approximately EUR 39.3 billion (based on 2023 numbers) and a combined workforce of approximately 147,000 employees in more than 90 countries. DSV - Global Transport and Logistics DB Schenker Deutsche Bahn https://lnkd.in/ge-Vj7mY

New York CNN — Union members at Boeing have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed a four-year contract with the troubled aircraft manufacturer, authorizing the first #strike at the company in 16 years, said the International Association of Machinist union. About 33,000 workers are prepared to walk off the job, and the strike is set to begin early Friday morning. https://lnkd.in/gC_UgCcj

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation is the top importer at the Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas for the first half of the year, contributing P18.7 billion in duties and taxes paid. Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/g_txJpqr

Davao International Container Terminal entered into a joint venture agreement with Philcement Corp. to build a dedicated berth for #cement imports, DICT business development manager Lemuel Calatrava said in a presentation at the recently concluded 5th Mindanao Shipping Conference 2024 in Davao City organized by PortCalls. The construction and operation of a 200-meter Berth 5/bulk terminal will be overseen by DICT Bulk Terminal, Inc., the joint venture between DICT and Philcement, a subsidiary of conglomerate PHINMA Corp. engaged in the processing, marketing and distribution of cement, with Union Cement as its legacy brand. #shipping Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/grsdSX4h

BERLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Danish logistics company DSV's opens new tab 14-billion-euro ($15.45 billion) #acquisition of DB Schenker, the rail logistics arm of German state #railway Deutsche Bahn, will be announced early on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. DSV - Global Transport and Logistics Deutsche Bahn https://lnkd.in/gDpz_vgX

We’re at the packed Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines Supply Chain Conference 2024 in Edsa Shangri-La, Manila today. We’d love to see old friends and meet new ones. See you at booth 5B? #scc2024 #logistics #supplychain

A solid start to Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines Supply Chain Conference 2024 (SCC2024) at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila. SCMAP President Dennis Llovido in his welcome address highlighted the organization's accomplishments and initiatives over the past 12 months, summarized into five key categories: — Helping lower logistics costs — Building stronger partnerships and collaborations — Expanding supply chain education — Providing learning and benchmarking opportunities — Encouraging collaboration for cost optimization Department of Trade and Industry Philippines Undersecretary for E-Commerce Group Mary Jean Pacheco's keynote addressed touched on developments in the logistics and supply chain industries, including collaboration between the public and private sectors to improve processes. Melissa San Gabriel, head of Southeast Asia Operations/Philippines Country Manager, A.P. Moller - Maersk; Mikkel Puyat, Commercial Director, Philippines Cluster, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.; Clarisse Castillo, Supply Chain Operations Director, Philippines and Indonesia Cluster, Kenvue (formerly J&J Consumer Health); and Jet Yu, Founder/Chief Executive Officer, PRIME Philippines shared their perspectives on the topic "Can We Truly Be Steps Ahead of Geopolitical Flashpoints?". The panel discussion was moderated by past SCMAP president Nestor Felicio. PortCalls is a proud media partner of SCC24. #logistics #supplychain #scc24