All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in Feb 2025 – Page 2
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ArticleWind propulsion gains foothold in project market
Wind-assisted propulsion technologies are having a moment in the spotlight and are an increasingly viable means of addressing the ever-tightening regulatory net that surrounds the marine transport sector.
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NewsMammoet supports load out of equipment for N05-A platform in North Sea
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Mammoet has supported the load-out of a topside and jacket for the N05-A platform, the first offshore gas platform in the Dutch North Sea to be powered solely by wind power.
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NewsKito Crosby to supply offshore crane sheaves for OEM
Kito Crosby has secured a framework agreement with a global OEM to be the exclusive supplier of offshore crane sheaves with a safe working load (SWL) of 20-250 tonnes.
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NewsHFW bolsters global shipping practice by hiring Bunton
Sector-focused law firm HFW has hired master mariner Mike Bunton, adding to its global shipping practice.
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NewsHeinemann Solutions adds to offerings at Mukran
Renewable energy-related training provider Heinemann Solutions has opened a new site at Mukran port in Sassnitz, Germany, where practice-oriented safety training to Global Wind Organization (GWO) standards will be offered from March 2025.
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NewsChipolbrok looks to Swedish market
Multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok has been busy in Sweden lately and has several deliveries scheduled for 2025 – citing the country’s electricity generation market as a strong performer.
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NewsForth Ports makes pair of promotions
Forth Ports has made additions to its executive board by promoting both Derek Knox and Webster, who between them have more than 35 years of experience with the company.
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News216 wind turbine components delivered to Limekiln project
Collett & Sons has successfully delivered 216 wind turbine components to Limekiln wind farm, a project comprising 24 Vestas V136 turbines.
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NewsMOL and Fukada sign MoU for offshore T&I vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Fukada Salvage & Marine Works have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation on transportation and installation vessels for floating offshore wind turbines.
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NewsKarl Gross promotes van der Ploeg
Jeroen van der Ploeg has been appointed director of Karl Gross International, the Rotterdam unit of the Bremen-based Karl Gross Group.
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NewsGPLN celebrates 20th AGM
Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) has concluded its 20th AGM, which took place February 14-16, 2025, at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. 150 delegates from 40 countries attended the event.
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ArticleHow software is steering shipping toward compliance and efficiency
As environmental regulations tighten around the heavy lift, project cargo and multipurpose shipping business, carriers are turning to digital solutions to track emissions and optimise fuel efficiency. With penalties for non-compliance rising, software providers like StormGeo are stepping in to help companies navigate new rules, reduce costs, and transition to sustainable fuels.
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NewsDryad highlights early signs of Somalian piracy uptick
Maritime security is under the spotlight once again following a series of concerning piracy incidents off the coast of Somalia, according to Dryad Global.
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NewsUnsworth opens Liverpool branch
Freight forwarder and customs brokerage firm Unsworth has expanded into the UK’s Northwest region by opening a branch in Liverpool.
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NewsFLS Group delivers deconstructed barge from UAE to Maldives
FLS Group has transported a 596-tonne deconstructed modular jack-up barge from Sharjah, UAE, to the Maldives.
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NewsJaxport completes Berth 22 works
Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) said that its year-long project to expand vehicle Berth 22 at the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal is complete. The berth is the first of two vehicle berth projects in a USD60 million total initiative to increase efficiencies and accommodate additional vehicle vessel calls.
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NewsMarine Alliance acquires majority stake in Speedwell
Marine Alliance has acquired a majority stake in London-based insurance broker Speedwell Insurance Brokers, which will join the current partnership of Marine Assekuranz and Fram Insurance Brokers.
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NewsOcean Giant delivers to Antarctica
The USA’s Military Sealift Command chartered US Ocean’s multipurpose heavy lift vessel Ocean Giant to deliver supplies at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in support of the annual resupply mission Operation Deep Freeze 2025.
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NewsAAL opts for Octopus advisory system for Super B-class
AAL Shipping has chosen the ABB Ability Octopus marine advisory system to optimise operations of its advanced fleet of Super B-class heavy lift vessels.
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NewsHacklin takes stake in Nordic Chartering
Hacklin has expanded its scope of business in the logistics sector with the acquisition of a stake in the Finnish shortsea operator Nordic Chartering.