Siemens

Natilus reshapes the future of air freight with Siemens software

by Payload Asia

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Natilus, an aerospace company based in the United States, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. The company is focused on transforming the world’s supply chain with its next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft, and through its use of Siemens software it has reduced the development time to build its first prototype aircraft by 50%. Founded in 2016 by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Star, Natilus aims to commoditize … [Read more...] about Natilus reshapes the future of air freight with Siemens software

‘Enak’ transferred to Port of Hamburg to handle ultra-heavy loads

by Payload Asia

Since the beginning of the year the Port of Hamburg has offered an optimized service portfolio for handling ultra-heavy loads. With an unit load capacity of 600 tons, ‘Enak’ is the most powerful salvage/floating crane in Germany. This heavyweight was formerly stationed in Bremerhaven. The new owner Lührs Schifffahrt, who acquired 'Enak' from Bugsier Reederei, has transferred the floating crane to Hamburg. As a universal port, Hamburg offers a wide range of waterside cargo handling services. … [Read more...] about ‘Enak’ transferred to Port of Hamburg to handle ultra-heavy loads

Siemens carves out airport solutions business

by Payload Asia

Siemens has announced that from 1 June, its Logistics and Airport Solutions will become an independent company, called Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL), but still continue under the group umbrella. Siemens believes that the ‘carve-out’ will make it easier for the company to compete in a marketplace heavily populated by SMEs. CEO Michael Reichle said: “I am pleased that we now have the necessary flexibility to shape the future of the new … [Read more...] about Siemens carves out airport solutions business