NEWS & INSIGHTS #31

If you missed our blog posts, or simply have been too busy at work, below you will find our latest articles to catch up with the news from the industry. Enjoy them as you're enjoying your coffee!

Mining

Mine security faces significant challenges due to the activities of illegal miners, intruders and sometimes the own workforce. These illegal operations lead to substantial financial losses for mining companies, increased security costs, and heightened environmental and social risks. Effective mine security requires a combination of physical barriers, technological integration, and personnel deployment to address unauthorised access, protect assets, and maintain a safe and secure mining environment.

Energy

The renewable energy sector has been rapidly expanding for the past decade, led by the increased installation of offshore wind farms that contribute to the global energy mix. At the helm, such operations involve complex logistics, cutting-edge technology, and stringent safety measures, meaning that vessels are the lifeline of this activity in regard to moving personnel, equipment, and materials to and from wind farms. Safety remains a high priority onboard wind farm vessels for sea operations, which are often in severe and extremely challenging conditions. This post deeply looks at how safety is executed on these vessels with offshore safety training, safety measures, and the culture of safety that oversees these operations.

Smart Factory

Vehicle Processing Centers (VPCs) play a crucial role in the automotive supply chain, acting as logistical hubs for the inspection, customization, and distribution of vehicles from manufacturers to dealerships. Global automotive giants like Toyota and Volkswagen rely on these centers to efficiently move millions of vehicles annually across continents. This article explores the operations of VPCs, their significance in the automotive industry, and the methods used to transport and manage vehicles within these facilities.

Marine, Ports & Logistics

Malaria remains one of the most devastating infectious diseases, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite significant advances in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, malaria continues to threaten and claim lives.

The recent introduction of malaria vaccines represents a historic milestone. Now, it is crucial to get them to all affected African countries quickly and safely. In this article, we want to study the fundamental role of reliable refrigeration during transport and how reefer monitoring supports this.

In this article, we explore the potential of the Danube River as an environmentally friendly transport channel for refrigerated containers (reefers). It examines the historical significance of the Danube as a vital trade route, the dense road and rail networks in the region, and the advantages of shifting from truck to rail and inland water transport to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainable development.

Inland navigation is facing new challenges: Problems with the new generation of skippers and crews, increasingly fierce competition with other modes of transport, and the need to reduce the carbon footprint. These factors lead, among others, to the fact that the mode of transport inland navigation has to increase efficiency and prospectively reduce personnel requirements in order to remain competitive. With the rise of autonomous vehicle technology, the question comes up: Where does Rhine shipping stand now?

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