All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in April 2025
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ArticleFair winds and following seas…
As Shipping Days 2025 approaches, industry leaders are set to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in maritime and logistics, from the energy transition and digitalisation to the future of shortsea shipping. With a focus on France’s renewable marine energies and port infrastructure, Atlantic Port La Rochelle is positioning itself at the heart of the country’s offshore wind ambitions. Meanwhile, shifting market dynamics in project logistics are creating fresh opportunities both at home and abroad.
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NewsPort Esbjerg’s expansion takes shape, partners with Windport
HLPFI has reported extensively on developments at Denmark’s Port Esbjerg, which has grown significanlty over the years. The fifth phase of the port’s expansion has now hit a significant milestone and it has also entered into a partnership with Norway’s Windport.
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NewsCLdN to boost handling capacity at Killingholme terminal
Shortsea shipping specialist CLdN will boost handling capacity at Killingholme terminal on the River Humber following a multimillion pound investment, with the project due for completion in the second half of 2026.
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NewsPort NOLA appoints Marino
The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Loren Marino as vice president of external affairs and chief of staff.
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NewsCeva boosts China-US air services
Ceva Logistics expanded its air services between China and the USA at the end of March with a new transpacific charter programme.
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NewsMacGregor delivers SWL electric crane
MacGregor, a maritime cargo and load handling solutions provider, has delivered its modernised version of the SWL electric heavy lift crane. It wil be installed aboard dship Carriers’ multipurpose vessel Amy.
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NewsVaramar launches Middle East, India and Australia service
Breakbulk, dry bulk, oversized and containerised cargo carrier Varamar has established a new regular service connecting the Middle East, India, Indonesia, and Australia.
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index held steady. The analyst’s average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel stood at USD12,821 at the start of April 2025.
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NewsScheuerle and Kübler build STB 320 high girder bridge
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer TII Scheuerle and heavy transport specialist Kübler Spedition have built the STB 320 high girder bridge, specifically designed for the transportation of transformers.
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NewsOIA Global acquires JF Moran
Portland, USA-based OIA Global has acquired compatriot Customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm JF Moran.
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NewsDrewes opens in Böblingen
Drewes Group has opened a new location in Böblingen, near Stuttgart, Germany.
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NewsBIFA rejigs policy and compliance team
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has made changes to its policy and compliance team following the retirement of David Stroud as the association’s policy and compliance adviser – air.
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NewsRightShip and Mapsea form strategic partnership
South Korea-based marine technology firm Mapsea will integrate RightShip’s features relating to safety and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into its systems.
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NewsSGL opens inaugural office in Türkiye
Denmark-based Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has expanded its operations by opening its first office in Türkiye, in Istanbul.
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NewsCOSCO Shipping Specialized places semi-sub order
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has signed a contract to build a next-generation 70,000 dwt DP2 semi-submersible vessel.
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NewsIscotrans ships wire rope reels from Italy to Canary Islands
Italian freight forwarder Iscotrans has completed the shipment of two wire rope reels from Italy to the Canary Islands, Spain.
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NewsNunes joins Chapman Freeman board
Bernardo Nunes has been appointed to the board of air charter broker Chapman Freeborn.
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NewsLMS launches TS4-HK-S handset
LMS by pewag has launched the TS4-HK-S, an all-in-one handset that is compatible with the full range of LMS wireless road links, has a battery life of 35 hours, and features a larger display and LED backlight.
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NewsRotra Horizon launched
The Netherlands-based Amasus Shipping took delivery of the multipurpose vessel Rotra Futura from the Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard in China earlier this week. Then, on April 3, Amasus confirmed that its sistership, Rotra Horizon, had been launched.
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NewsWWPC members busy with project moves
Members of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) have been busy with project moves, with Airland Logistics delivering heavy machinery for a mining project in Botswana and Ambercor Shipping handling a heavy cylinder unit from Belgium to the USA.