All articles by David Kershaw – Page 7
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NewsHigh hurdles cleared in decarbonisation push
The heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector will play an integral role in the global energy transition, however, decarbonising its own activities has proven to be a challenge. Still, the regulatory net around the sector is tightening and the latest FuelEU Maritime rules are likely to have a significant impact.
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NewsDSV places large e-truck order with Volvo
Logistics giant DSV will purchase 300 electric trucks from Volvo.
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NewsICS urges governments to ‘bite the bullet’ and introduce GHG fee
Ahead of Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting at the end of September, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has presented a carbon levy proposal to increase the uptake of alternative fuels in the marine shipping sector.
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NewsHLI Rail & Rigging takes next environmental steps
In February 2023, HLPFI reported that HLI Rail & Rigging had engaged GreenStream Sustainability Consulting to launch a climate strategy programme. Nearly 18 months on, we circled back to see how the business has adapted and is preparing to operate in a low-carbon future.
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NewsBIFA names Beauchamp to Customs policy group
Nick Beauchamp has been elected as vice chair for the Customs policy group at the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
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NewsMammoet ready for zero onsite tailpipe emissions
Mammoet has reached the point where it can now offer a tailpipe emissions-free solution that could serve the entire lifting and transport scope of a project.
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NewsSwire Shipping reduces well-to-wake emissions by 15 percent in biofuel trial
Swire Shipping has successfully completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its Sun Chief Express Ocean service.
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NewsWSC updates its Green Balance Mechanism
World Shipping Council (WSC) has further developed the Green Balance Mechanism, a regulatory measure designed to ensure that shipping meets its net-zero goal by 2050 in an efficient, just and equitable way.
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NewsBarnhart snaps up Mountain States Crane
Barnhart Crane and Rigging has purchased Mountain States Crane of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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NewsAsstrA opens in Mumbai
Freight forwarder AsstrA Associated Traffic has opened an office in Mumbai, India.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges and Indiana explore economic and environmental initiatives
Ports of Indiana and the port of Antwerp-Bruges have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance key economic and environmental port initiatives.
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NewsHareket takes delivery of 2,200-tonne crawler crane
Turkish heavy transport engineering specialist Hareket took delivery of a 2,200-tonne lift capacity crawler crane in Dubai as the company looks to expand its footing in the mega project arena.
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NewsBremer Lloyd opens in Chennai as Indian project logistics market heats up
Bremer Lloyd has opened an office in Chennai, India as it enhances its presence in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.
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NewsIntermarine fleet grows with Industrial Ursula
Industrial Ursula has joined the Intermarine fleet.
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NewsVolumes steady at North Sea Port
Over the first six months of 2024, North Sea Port transhipped 33.4 million tonnes of seaborne cargo with volumes holding steady relative to the same period of 2023.
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NewsVanguard opens in Hong Kong
South Africa-headquartered heavy transport and rigging specialist Vanguard has opened a new office in Hong Kong.
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NewsMammoet calls on PTC for Svanen A-frame installation
Mammoet has used its PTC210-DS ring crane to lift a large A-frame for Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel, Svanen.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges traffic grows but breakbulk and ro-ro slips
The total throughput of port of Antwerp-Bruges was 143.2 million tonnes in the first six months of this year, an increase of 3 percent compared to the same period last year.
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NewsNewbuilds needed to balance multipurpose market
Multipurpose shipping analyst Drewry believes that market dynamics and a lack of newbuild orders will result in an unavoidable, significant increase in time charter rates.
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NewsSwire Projects ships YC Bora to Sharjah
Swire Projects has completed delivery of the YC Bora, a 53 m-long fast support and intervention vessel, to Sharjah, UAE. The shipment was conducted in partnership with yacht transportation and logistics solutions provider Peters & May.