Branch Manager Air & Sea Wolfurt at Gebrüder Weiss (left) and Matthias Burtscher pictured upon the arrival of the sea freight container at Wolfurt container terminalLogistics leader Gebrüder Weiss is transporting a solar energy system to a refugee settlement in northern Uganda to sustainably power training workshopsAt the heart of northern Uganda's Palorinya refugee settlement a significant shift towards sustainable energy is taking place Gebrüder Weiss is at the forefront of delivering a top-tier photovoltaic (PV) system to the site transforming how energy is used in the region is spearheaded by the Comboni Missionaries with Brother Erich Fischnaller taking the lead To harness solar power for training workshops enabling refugees to learn essential skills such as carpentry This endeavour not only equips individuals with valuable expertise but also steers them towards a more sustainable lifestyle Manager of Gebrüder Weiss Air & Sea Wolfurt says: “This is an exemplary initiative by companies in the region that helps to give the local population a perspective for the future – and it also makes ecological sense "Solar energy instead of fossil fuels: a sustainable aid project that we are happy to support."  diesel generators were the main source of power for these educational workshops in the settlement the entire operation benefits from a greener a generous contribution from PV manufacturers and electrical engineering firms in Vorarlberg and Liechtenstein is a standalone setup capable of producing up to 200 kilowatts of electricity This substantial capacity ensures that the workshops can run efficiently and sustainably providing uninterrupted learning and skill development opportunities to the inhabitants The physical journey of the solar system begins well before it lights up lives in Uganda its voyage starts from Wolfurt and extends via rail to Rotterdam The journey continues over the seas to Mombasa and concludes with a truck ride to its final destination in Uganda In an impressive display of generosity and community spirit Gebrüder Weiss provides this entire transportation segment from Vorarlberg to East Africa free of charge This considerable logistical undertaking is made possible through the collaborative efforts of numerous volunteers who meticulously assemble and pack the PV modules at the company's facilities a key figure in coordinating this campaign expresses his relief and satisfaction in having Gebrüder Weiss on board: "This simplifies the coordination processes for us and we can be sure that the solar system will arrive at its destination safely and on time." The transfer of this solar system is more than just a logistical feat; it represents a symbiotic blend of regional collaboration and international expertise By assembling resources and expertise from various sectors and regions Gebrüder Weiss and its partners showcase a model of sustainable aid that could be replicated globally The impact of the Solar Power for Palorinya project extends beyond immediate electricity needs It lays the groundwork for a sustainable future Gebrüder Weiss isn't just providing solar power; it's empowering individuals and fueling sustainable development The drive towards sustainable energy solutions especially in settings as challenging as refugee camps With companies like Gebrüder Weiss steering the charge the integration of sustainability in corporate strategies and humanitarian efforts reflects a promising shift towards a greener Explore the latest edition of Sustainability Magazine and be part of the conversation at our global conference series, Sustainability LIVE.  Discover all our upcoming events and secure your tickets today Sustainability Magazine is a BizClik brand the profitability of sustainability & carbon credit standards… US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order looking to increase deep sea mining drawing concerns for undiscovered species living there… This week's top stories include Earth Day China's NDCs & Sustainability LIVE Dubai… This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page You have successfully submitted your enquiry Someone from our company will respond ASAP After the completion of the assembly works at the Terminal in Wolfurt Künz delivered two new Künz Intermodal Cranes (type KI 27/4 ADG) to the customer ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG the cranes will constitute the core of the terminal in Wolfurt and will multiply the loading capacity The Wolfurt Cranes stand out due to the new The new portal design has an oval section and provides advantages regarding the power consumption because of the reduced wind surface and the lower gantry weight This is reportedly one of Europe’s largest intermodal orders in recent years Head of Development for Goods Centers at ÖBB said: “I am pleased about this investment because it means a significant expansion of equipment capacities and it also strengthens the Austrian economy.” the current cranes in Wolfurt and Vienna South will be upgraded to automated operation READ: Kuenz provides RMG barge cranes to Port of Limburg The cranes will be outfitted with sensors that can identify containers and place cargoes on lorries or waggons with millimetre accuracy crane operators will have access to office workspaces that allow for manual and semi-automatic operation via remote control stations These remote control stations also make it easier to hire persons with impairments commented: “This order underscores the extremely successful cooperation between ÖBB and Künz over the past decades The cranes are of the highest technological standard and we are extremely proud to have won this major order.” This delivery is scheduled to take place in Q4 2027 In March 2024, ABB and Kuenz secured the largest single order of Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASCs) made by a European terminal. DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) DP World, in partnership with Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI), has announced the completion of major The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) 2023 In March 2025, global schedule reliability surged to 57.5 per cent, the highest level recorded Container throughput at the Port of Melbourne totalled 267,000 TEUs in March 2025, reflecting a Cover image: ©Associated Press The death toll has risen to at least 70, with more Austrian crane manufacturer Künz GmbH has received a significant order from ÖBB for five automatic gantry cranes with remote control stations to the Terminal Service Austria (TSA) INFRA terminals in Vienna South, Wels and Wolfurt. The order is one of the largest European orders in the intermodal business that Künz has received in recent years and shows a clear signal for the shift of traffic from road to rail. David Moosbrugger, CEO of Künz, said: “This order underscores the extremely successful cooperation between ÖBB and Künz over the past decades. Subscribe for FREE and gain access to all our content. More than 5000+ articles. Container Management (cm) has been published for more than 30 years serving the port, terminal, intermodal and container handling equipment industries worldwide. © 2022 Container Management - Website Design by WillcoxMedia. © 2022 Container Management - Website Design by WillcoxMedia Please enter your username or email address to reset your password It looks like nothing was found at this location Maybe try one of the links below or a search A worker checks a monitor that tracks assembly progress at the factory of Doppelmayr Baldauf schreibt in Linz Geschichte Sport / 01.02.2015 • 20:02 Uhr Elisabeth Baldauf holte sich ohne Satzverlust die Staatsmeistertitel im Einzel, Doppel und Mixed. 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Jochen Dünser Jochen.Duenser@vn.at Linz Elisabeth Baldauf hat ihre Nummer-eins-Position bei den Damen in der nationalen Rangliste eindrucksvoll unter Beweis gestellt Staatsmeisterschaften holte sich die 24-jährige Eggerin in drei Bewerben die Goldmedaille Zuletzt war dies der Hohenemserin Sabine Aberer damals noch unter ihrem Mädchennamen Ploner zwischen 1988 und 1992 fünf Mal in Serie gelungen holte sich in Linz mit vier Siegen ohne Satzverlust erstmals in ihrer Karriere die nationale Krone im Einzel und trat damit die Nachfolge der diesmal nicht am Start gewesenen Alexandra Mathis (Wolfurt) an die im Vorjahr in Wien siegreich geblieben war Janine Lais (Hohenems) unterlag im Viertelfinale der späteren Finalistin Katrin Neuhold knapp mit 22:20 An der Seite von Iris Freimüller durfte sich Baldauf im Doppel über ihre fünfte ÖM-Goldene freuen 2009 und 2014 hatte sie mit Belinda Heber (K) 2012 und 2013 mit Alexandra Mathis triumphiert Im Endspiel setzten sich Baldauf und Freimüller gegen die für Wien spielende Bregenzerin Michaela Mathis und Julia Herndlhofer mit 21:18 21:8 durch und blieben auch in diesem Bewerb ohne Satzverlust Im Mixed feierte Baldauf an der Seite des Niederösterreichers Roman Zirnwald den vierten Titelgewinn in Serie 21:10-Erfolg über Verena Fastenbauer (Feldkirch) und Rene Nichterwitz (Wolfurt) In der Vorschlussrunde behielten die Seriensieger gegen Janine Lais/Matthias Bertsch (Hohenems/Dornbirn) mit 21:15 Komplettiert wurde die stolze Vorarlberger Ausbeute durch den Gewinn der Bronzemedaille des Dornbirners Jan Sedlmayr im Einzel der im Hablfinale gegen den späteren Meister Matthias Almer (St) 7:21 In der Runde zuvor hatte Sedlmayr Teamspieler Vilson Vattanirappel 21:15 10:21 gegen Wraber) und Nichterwitz (15:21 Österreichische Staatsmeisterschaften 2015 in Linz Runde: Michaela Mathis (W) – Maria Steinmann (OÖ) 21:19 21:7; Achtelfinale: Elisabeth Baldauf (UBC Egg-1) – Carina Meinke (NÖ) 21:7 Anna Demmelmayer (St) – Michaela Mathis 21:9 Janine Lais (BSV Hohenems) – Katharina Hochmeier (OÖ) 19:21 21:18; Viertelfinale: Elisabeth Baldauf – Bianca Schiester (NÖ) 21:13 Halbfinale: Elisabeth Baldauf – Miriam Gruber (OÖ) 21:8 Finale: Elisabeth Baldauf – Katrin Neudolt (NÖ-2) 21:14 Runde: Michael Giesiger (BSV Hohenems) – Matthias Blaukovitsch (W) 21:12 Runde: Matthias Bertsch (UBSC Dornbirn) – Christoph Preissl (OÖ) 21:9 Rene Nichterwitz (UBSC Wolfurt) – Philipp Drexler (St) 21:6 Jan Sedlmayr (UBSC Dornbirn) – Marian Gratzer (W) 21:17 Lukas Fröhlich (OÖ) – Fabian Steurer (SV Lochau) w Matthias Almer (St-2) – Michael Giesiger (BSV Hohenems) 21:18 21:7; Achtelfinale: Matthias Bertsch – Erik Seiwald (St) 22:20 21:11 Rene Nichterwitz – Lukas Rebhandl (NÖ) 21:15 21:14 Jan Sedlmayr – Ralph Bittenauer (NÖ) 21:13 ; Viertelfinale: Luka Wraber (NÖ-1) – Matthias Bertsch 21:16 Wolfgang Gnedt (OÖ) – Rene Nichterwitz 21:15 Jan Sedlmayr – Vilsan Vattanirappel (W) 21:15 Halbfinale: Matthias Almer (St-2) – Jan Sedlmayr 21:7 Viertelfinale: Elisabeth Baldauf/Iris Freimüller (UBC Egg/OÖ-1) – Jana Haas/Katharina Hochmeir (OÖ) 21:15 Michaela Mathis/Julia Herndlhofer (W) – Sonja Langthaler/Nina Sorger (NÖ) 21:15 Halbfinale: Baldauf/Freimüller – Demmelmayer/Ertl (St/K) 21:14 Michaela Mathis/Herndlhofer – Neudolt/Schiester (NÖ) 13:21 Finale: Baldauf/Freimüller – Michaela Mathis/Herndlhofer 21:18 Runde: Rene Nichterwitz/Wolfgang Gnedt (UBSC Wolfurt/OÖ) – Philipp Drexler/Jakob Sorger (St/NÖ) 21:7 21:12 Michael Giesinger/Chiao Yi Li (BSV Hohenems/St) – Matthias Kurowski/Sascha Weninger (NÖ) 21:15 21:12; Achtelfinale: Nichterwitz/Gnedt – Markus Ratzenböck/Daniel Springer (OÖ) 21:11 21:17 Matthias Bertsch/Jan Sedlmayr (UBSC Dornbirn) – Erik Gebeshuber/Arthur Tomsovic (W/OÖ) 21:14 Paul Demmelmayer/Vilson Vattanirappel (St/W) – Giesinger/Yi Li 21:7 21:8 ; Viertelfinale: Jürgen Koch/Peter Zauner (OÖ-1) – Nichterwitz/Gnedt 21:11 21:10; Lukas und Simon Rebhandl (NÖ) – Bertsch/Sedlmayr 21:16 Achtelfinale: Elisabeth Baldauf/Roman Zirnwald (UBC Egg/NÖ-1) – Nadine Reiter/Michael Schausberger (OÖ) 21:7 Michaela Mathis/Jan Sedlmayr (W/UBSC Dornbirn) – Barbara Galos/Markus Schaller (W) 21:17 Janine Lais/Matthias Bertsch (BSV Hohenems/UBSC Dornbirn) – Sonja Langthaler/Stefan Ratheyser (NÖ) 21:18 Verena Fastenbauer/Rene Nichterwitz (BCM Feldkirch/UBSC Wolfurt) – Jana Haas/Andrej Serov (OÖ) 21:13 Alexandra Mathis/Florian Baumgartner (UBSC Wolfurt/OÖ) – Carina Meinke/Philip Birker (OÖ/St) 21:10 21:12; Viertelfinale: Baldauf/Zirnwald – Mathis/Sedlmayr 21:14 Lais/Bertsch – Iris Freimüller/Simon Rebhandl (OÖ) 18:21 Fastenbauer/Nichterwitz – Bianca Schiester/Dominik Stipsits (NÖ) 21:15 Anna Demmelmayer/Paul Demmelmayer (St-2) – Mathis/Baumgartner 21:23 Halbfinale: Baldauf/Zirnwald – Lais/Bertsch 21:15 Fastenbauer/Nichterwitz – Demmelmayer/Demmelmayer 21:14 Finale: Baldauf/Zirnwald – Fastenbauer/Nichterwitz 21:16