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Empowering GCC Trade Through Smart Ports Innovation

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The Internet of Things (IoT) allows for the real-time monitoring and management of cargo, equipment, and environmental conditions. These measures are implemented to protect against potential threats and maintain the security and efficiency of cargo handling and port operations.

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A National Rail Service Operator and an Automaker Find Synergies in Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Second Life Use

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Kia will dispatch its old batteries via the DB logistics network – DB Schenker and DB Cargo – to energy storage startup, Encore. Manufacturing and sales of these systems are set to start in 2023.

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Aviation Companies, Automakers, and Start-Ups are Aiming for the Skies with Electric Air Taxi Services

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Autonomous eVTOL cargo drones are already in use for middle mile delivery logistics operations. They bring with them proven capabilities in electrification and manufacturing. As the UAM market matures, an ecosystem comprising value chain players and key stakeholders is taking shape. Our Perspective.

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Scope 3 Emissions – More Than Suppliers

MEM

For example, larger cargo ships have a smaller carbon footprint per tonne of goods conveyed, and transport by train has a lower carbon footprint than transport by HGV. As such it is not acceptable to plead that scope 3 is out of their control and is effectively in the gift of their supplier chain. .

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View from India: Mixed tech makes IR journey memorable

E&T

In 2018, we did locomotive broad gauge, which was a Make in India product as it was manufactured in the country,” said Yogesh Kumar, vice president of Technology & India Engineering, Wabtec Corporation, India, speaking at the India Altair Technology Conference 2022. The aim is to minimise the impact on the planet.

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The next generation of aerostructures

Manufacturer's Monthly

Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with AIR Hub Director Dr. Adriano Di Pietro to uncover how the AIR Hub’s collaboration between industry and research leverages state of the art facilities and expert teams to produce novel composite structures for the next generation of air mobility. We needed something like that again.”

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Power to the people: hydrogen in transport

SMMT

Led by Protium, HyHAUL brings together the long-distance hydrogen HGV value chain that includes green hydrogen generation, hydrogen logistics, refuelling infrastructure providers and fuel cell HGV manufacturers. In its first phase, the consortium partners include ReFuels’ CNG Fuels, Scania, NRG Riverside, and Reynolds Logistics.