Bagging, Packaging & Transport

Helsinki-based Metso is expanding its mill lining Life Cycle Services (LCS) footprint across the Asia Pacific region, securing two new long-term agreements in the first half of 2026.The latest contracts highlight a growing industry shift toward long-term collaboration, where performance, reliability and transparency are shared priorities between Metso and its customers.These new agreements follow…
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The Port of Liverpool is experiencing a surge in demand from fertiliser importers as continued uncertainty surrounding global trade routes prompts companies to reassess their UK logistics strategies.Enquiries to Peel Ports Group about fertiliser imports have increased by more than 200% as customers review how product is brought into the UK.Despite renewed hopes of a peace deal, concerns over…
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HAVER & BOECKER has unveiled the latest evolution of its ADAMS® Form‑Fill‑Seal (FFS) technology with the launch of the ROTO‑PACKER® RS — a fully enclosed rotary packing system engineered to deliver cleaner, safer and more efficient bagging for cement, building materials, chemicals and food products. The announcement comes as the company marks two decades since introducing ADAMS®…
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H.Essers has inaugurated its new container terminal in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, strengthening its position as a key logistics hub for the handling, processing and distribution of goods including powders, granulates, flakes and pellets.Strategically located on the Scheldt–Rhine Canal between the Port of Antwerp‑Bruges and the Port of Rotterdam, the facility is designed to support…
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Emerson has announced the release of PEX liners for its Rosemount™ 8750W Magnetic Flow meter, Rosemount 8705 Flanged Magnetic Flowmeter and Rosemount MS Magnetic Flowmeter sensors designed for water or abrasive applications.The new PEX liner gives users a longer lasting, PFAS‑free and more cost effective flowmeter solution that simplifies stocking and compliance while improving reliability in…
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SSB Wägetechnik and Automation Steel have announced a deeper partnership aimed at expanding their presence in Europe’s fast‑growing palletising and automation market.The move is designed to offer distributors and system integrators clearer support, faster project delivery and improved access to technical expertise.The collaboration centres on palletising robots from Japanese manufacturer…
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Laura Heinen, director of sales and marketing at Rapid Packaging, has been named vice-president of the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (FIBCA).In her new role as vice president, Heinen will help lead the association's mission to promote the safe and efficient use of bulk bags while fostering innovation and sustainability within the global packaging industry. Her appointment…
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PortRail Group has officially launched as a new integrated player in the UK bulk materials handling and logistics sector, following the acquisition of rail‑freight specialist RFS Works Ltd by JST Ports & Logistics.The newly formed organisation brings together complementary expertise in port operations, rail freight and bulk material distribution, creating a unified service offering for…
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A UK flour mill has significantly strengthened its production capabilities following the installation of a new high‑speed robotic palletising system from Endoline Robotics.The upgrade replaces a legacy palletising line and is already proving instrumental in supporting increased production volumes across two major processing lines.Capable of handling up to 14 bundles of flour per minute, the…
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HAVER & BOECKER has enhanced its flagship ROTO‑PACKER® RVT rotary packing machine with new intelligent features designed to deliver cleaner, faster and more efficient bagging for cement, building materials and chemical producers.The company has confirmed that its patented ROTO‑LOCK® dosing unit is now a standard component on all new ROTO‑PACKER RV models, significantly reducing dust…
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Abbey has added 10 more state-of-the-art food grade tank containers to the growing intermodal fleet, as the firm looks to provide greener alternatives to road transport.Tank containers, sometimes referred to as ISO tanks, are an ideal alternative to road tankers on international routes.They can be transported by road rail or sea, giving customers much more flexibility and a more environmentally…
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AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CMA Terminals Khalifa Port and CMA CGM Group to develop intermodal solutions and extend inland reach across the UAE and wider region.  Under the MoU, the three partners intend to use AD Ports Group’s network of rail-linked inland container depots, dry ports, and cargo depots, extending CMA Terminals Khalifa…
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BASF’s certified home-compostable ecovio® grades can be combined to create different barrier structures on paper and plastic, allowing manufacturers to tailor the effects. Barriers can be adjusted against grease, oil, waxes, liquids, oxygen and moisture, making it suitable for a range of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) packaging.  Ecovio® grades are suitable for extrusion…
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With a new INTRAbox container series, new structures, modern intralogistics and circular thinking, WERIT reveals a new look at Interpack this year. The INTRAbox container series was developed for modern intralogistics, functionality, stability and responsible material use. The containers are suitable for manual handling and for automated conveyor use. They are break-resistant,…
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