All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in December 2024
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NewsFracht acquires Quality Freight
Irish and UK shipping company Quality Freight Group has become part of Switzerland-headquartered Fracht Group.
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ArticleCan the subcontinent deliver on its green promises?
The Indian Subcontinent has begun the process of switching to green energy. This is one project freight market that promises to run and run. However, the task of weaning nearly 2 billion people off traditional power sources is gargantuan, writes Chris Lewis.
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NewsTugdock earns DNV backing for its TSP technology
UK-based Tugdock has been awarded a ‘Statement of Feasibility’ from DNV for its Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP).
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NewsDrydocks World and GE Vernova land Ostwind 4 grid connection contract
Drydocks World, in partnership with GE Vernova, will build and install Ostwind 4 – a 2 GW offshore wind grid connection in Germany.
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NewsSarens PNG adds Mac25 Franna crane to its fleet in Papua New Guinea
Sarens PNG, a joint venture between Sarens and Trans Wonderland (TWL), has added the Mac25 Franna crane to its fleet in Papua New Guinea.
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NewsGeneral cargo volumes dip at Port Houston
General cargo volumes have dipped 3 percent year-to-date at Port Houston’s multipurpose facilities. However, steel imports increased 34 percent in November.
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CapPro newsFrom roadmaps to reality: emerging markets to shape offshore wind’s future
During 2024, the offshore wind energy sector set new records for permitting and securing offtake contracts, according to data and intelligence provider TGS. Building on this momentum, 2025 is positioned to set new milestones, with even higher levels of capacity expected to reach financial close and be secured under offtake agreements.
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NewsDSV sets benchmark in Poland
DSV, with its partner Sarens, was responsible for the transport of 1,700 individual cargoes including a 850-tonne wash tower, for the largest petrochemical investment project in Europe in the last 20 years.
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NewsRobinson joins Engineered Rigging
USA-based heavy lifting specialist Engineered Rigging has expanded its engineering team to include Dalton Robinson
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NewsBAE opts for Cometto MSPE lines
BAE Systems is bolstering its transport fleet in Florida, USA, with 156 Cometto MSPE axle lines.
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NewsWinged Stories takes flight
Antonov Airlines has partnered with Vivat Publishing to support Ukrainian children affected by the war. By engaging children’s authors, the brands have created a series of illustrated children’s books about airplanes.
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NewsTotal Movements ships hammer to Singapore
India-based Total Movements successfully executed the port-to-door transportation of 1,500 cu m of oil and gas equipment from Saudi Arabia to Singapore.
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NewsGlobalink delivers power station cargoes to Uzbekistan
Globalink Logistics recently completed a challenging project, delivering combined cycle power station components to Talimarjan, Uzbekistan.
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NewsJames stepping back from Dixie Cullen
Catherine James, founder and ceo of Dixie Cullen Interests (DCI), will step away from her day-to-day activities in February 2025.
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NewsWhite steps into Allelys role
UK-based heavy haulage and rigging specialist Allelys has appointed Sandy White as its engineering director.
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NewsGuidance on stability of lifts
A new paper entitled ‘Guidance on Stability of Lifts’ outlines key strategies for ensuring safe and stable heavy lift operations when moving loads onto, off or between ships in port or at sea.
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NewsGreen shipping corridors face ‘feasibility wall’
Green shipping corridors have expanded in popularity worldwide, but progress could stall without urgent action from governments to overcome a “feasibility wall”, according to Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum.
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NewsBulan promoted at Kito Crosby
Kito Crosby has promoted Jason Bulan to vice president of business development and product strategy for the company’s hoists and cranes portfolio in the Americas.
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NewsMarr’s M2480D in action at PKSW reline project
Marr Contracting’s M2480D heavy lift luffing tower crane has safely removed a large downpipe at Port Kembla Steelworks (PKSW).
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ArticleFrance focuses on offshore evolution
The majority of project cargo demand in France stems from the wind energy sector, and there is an increasing focus on standard offshore and floating wind farms, writes Megan Ramsay.