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’ […]
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 […]
PAPERbubble® an innovative and sustainable replacement for traditional covering film
PAPERbubble® an innovative and sustainable replacement for traditional covering film With its PAPERbubble® paper sheets, protective packaging specialist Storopack now offers an innovative and environmentally friendly replacement for traditional bubble cushioning in its range. Storopack’s PAPERbubble® product combines paper with air. The new PAPERbubble® paper sheets offer the same exceptional, robust and long-lasting protective properties […]
Primor: The ambition to be a leading group in Portugal
Primor: The ambition to be a leading group in Portugal The first steps in the expansion of the Spanish Primor brand in Portugal were positive and above expectations, despite the context in which the shops opened. This is the balance that the owner and CEO, Juan Ricardo Hidalgo, makes of the internationalisation, which includes the […]
R5+ robot to meet the needs of fast-moving warehouses
R5+ robot to meet the needs of fast-moving warehouses The new Robot, built on the proven technology of the R5 model, can handle containers up to 425mm. Leading warehouse automation company, AutoStore, announces the arrival of its R5+ Robot. The latest addition to the AutoStore robot fleet will enable warehouses to manage larger items thanks […]
War in Ukraine will be ‘catastrophic’ for global food supply
Ukraine war will be ‘catastrophic’ for global food, says fertiliser giant The war in Ukraine will cause a “catastrophic” shock to the supply chain and the cost of food, said Svein Tore Holsether, head of one of the world’s biggest fertiliser companies. “Half of the world’s population gets their food from fertiliser, and if that […]