Logistics prepares for a new digital transformation
Logistics prepares for a new digital transformation By 2023, the adoption of technologies such as computer vision and deep learning will drive the supply chain forward. Driverless fleets, autonomous warehouse management and simulation are just some of the optimisations that will lead to a new era in smart logistics and the global supply chain. One […]
A coffee with… Erica Vilarinho – Senior Marketing Manager at Körber Supply Chain
A coffee with… Erica Vilarinho – Senior Marketing Manager at Körber Supply Chain Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto: Tell us about yourself and your career at KORBER. What is the day-to-day life of a Senior Marketing Manager like? Erica Vilarinho: I started working very early, at the age of 14 (true!). I’m from Rio […]
A coffee with… Luísa Magalhães – ASWP Executive Director
A coffee with… Luísa Magalhães – ASWP Executive Director Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto: Tell us about yourself and your journey at Associação Smart Waste Portugal (ASWP). What is the day-to-day life of an Executive Director like? Luísa Magalhães: I have a degree in Environmental Engineering and have worked in the private sector, in […]
Um café com… João Martins – Country Fulfilment Development & Multichannel Network Manager na IKEA Portugal
Um café com… João Martins – Country Fulfilment Development & Multichannel Network Manager na IKEA Portugal Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto: Tell us about yourself and your journey at IKEA. What is the day-to-day life of a Country Fulfilment Development & Multichannel Network Manager like? João Martins: My journey at IKEA starts with a […]
Jungheinrich bets on lithium-ion battery repair vans
Jungheinrich bets on lithium-ion battery repair vans Jungheinrich Portugal launched this year the new after-sales service vans, “Energy-Van”, dedicated to the repair of cargo handling equipment batteries, with a strong focus on lithium-ion (Li-Ion) technology. The new after-sales service vans, equipped with all the tools and technology to repair Li-Ion batteries of cargo handling equipment, […]
Lufthansa cargo innovates transport networks for cargo pallets
Lufthansa cargo innovates transport networks for cargo pallets Already from January 2023, Lufthansa Cargo will use new, lighter transport nets to protect cargo pallets. By using a special fibre, the new nets save more than 50% in weight compared to conventional nets. Lufthansa Cargo is to use new, lighter transport nets to protect cargo pallets. […]
Creating raw materials from marine litter
Creating raw materials from marine litter The exploration of ecodesign concepts and the circular and blue economy to develop innovative products, using marine litter as raw material, was on the table of the “International Conference by Azores EcoBlue”, held at AEP on 7 December. The year 2023 will be particularly relevant for the Azores EcoBlue […]
Portuguese guarantee 35,000 litres of milk to Food Bank in Tetra Pak initiative after 15% increase in food and beverage carton recycling
Portuguese guarantee 35,000 litres of milk to Food Bank in Tetra Pak initiative after 15% increase in food and beverage carton recycling Tetra Pak, in partnership with the Portuguese Federation of Food Banks Against Hunger, launched a campaign to encourage the placement of food and beverage cartons in the yellow recycling bin during October 2022. […]
Almost half of companies want to reassess sustainable investments
Almost half of companies want to reassess sustainable investments External factors that have been challenging the global economy, such as the war in Ukraine and inflation, are expected to impact organisations’ sustainability strategies. 45% of organisational leaders have already said they want to reassess their investments in this area, according to Deloitte’s “Climate Check: Business’ […]
“A coffee with…” Rita Rivotti – Owner of Rita Rivotti
“A coffee with…” Rita Rivotti – Owner of Rita Rivotti Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto: Tell us about yourself and your career. How did the creation of your atelier come about? Rita Rivotti: I always imagined myself living in the countryside and doing something related to agriculture and for that reason I decided, at […]
Samsung unveils its new sustainable initiatives
Samsung unveils its new sustainable initiatives Samsung announced on World Earth Day its new sustainable initiatives, ranging from greener equipment innovations and features to sustainable packaging that enables it to reduce resource use and respond more effectively to environmental issues. Samsung’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions throughout the production cycle have won recognition from the […]
Tetra Pak launches snap-on lids on cartons
Tetra Pak launches snap-on lids on cartons Tetra Pak, in partnership with some of the world’s largest beverage producers, is launching the market’s first snap-on lids for beverage cartons. This represents a major achievement in the company’s long-term work on eco-design, as five new integrated lid solutions are being introduced across different product categories in […]
