All Business articles – Page 10
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NewsFred. Olsen secures CFXD contract
CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering has contracted Fred. Olsen Windcarrier for the transport and installation of wind turbines for the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind farms (CFXD) in Taiwan.
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NewsKeeping track of Covid-19 port restrictions
Wilhelmsen Ship Agency has introduced an interactive Covid-19 port restrictions map covering gateways around the world.
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NewsCovid-19 tightens global grip
When China sneezes, the world turns to its sick bed. Although China is now in the recovery position and regaining strength, the rest of the world is battening down the hatches.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen outlines Covid-19 contingency
Wallenius Wilhelmsen will recycle up to four vessels as the shipping company prepares “for a challenging time ahead” as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
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NewsPenta-Ocean partners with DEME
Penta-Ocean Construction and DEME Offshore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the construction of offshore wind farms in Japan.
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NewsEx-Im supports US exporters
The US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) has introduced initial relief measures for US exporters and financial institutions to support American companies in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak.
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NewsChina: A beacon of hope amid Covid-19 crisis
With a slowing number of new confirmed Covid-19 cases and a moderate recovery of its manufacturing output, China is showing the rest of the world that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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NewsSouth Africa scrambles to contain the spread of coronavirus
South Africa has closed 35 out of its 53 land ports in a bid to combat the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
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NewsEBRD makes initial Covid-19 impact assessment
Covid-19 will have a negative impact on economies across all European regions but the recovery could be robust once the outbreak is contained, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
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NewsJCB halts UK production
Industrial equipment manufacturer JCB has stopped production at all of its UK plants as disruption resulting from the coronavirus pandemic caused a huge reduction in global demand.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr ready for market challenges
HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News spoke with Volga-Dnepr executive president, charter operations, Konstantin Vekshin to discuss how the group will meet the current challenges faced by the air cargo market.
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NewsBilbao plans N-240 enhancement
The Port Authority of Bilbao and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia plan to create up to 11 lay-by areas on the N-240 highway, which links Tarragona to Bilbao.
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NewsTracking border delays with Sixfold
EU leaders approved a complete shut down of the bloc's external borders to all non-essential travel, except truck deliveries, for the next 30 days to restrict the spread of Covid-19. Measures are being adopted to keep goods flowing within the EU too.
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NewsLEEA supports GLAD campaign
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is supporting the Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD), which takes place on July 9, 2020.
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NewsStormGeo and DNV GL deepen partnership
StormGeo and DNV GL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of driving digitalisation and data standardisation in the maritime industry.
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NewsUK Chamber of Shipping calls for support
The UK Chamber of Shipping has called for a multi-million pound relief package to support the shipping sector during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
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Newsdeugro adds railcar capacity
deugro (USA) has entered into an exclusive usage agreement for a 16-axle railcar.
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NewsGPLN moves AGM to 2021
The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) has rescheduled its 17th annual general meeting (AGM) to May 2021.
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NewsUPDATED: JOC, Antwerp XL and ESTA cancel events
The 2020 JOC Breakbulk & Project Cargo Conference, Antwerp XL exhibition, and the ESTA 2020 Awards of Excellence have joined the growing list of events that have been cancelled or postponed as a result of the rapid growth of global cases of Covid-19.
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NewsFairplay Towage begins Spanish operations
Fairplay Towage Group has been awarded a licence to operate harbour tugs in the port of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria.