All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in Feb 2025 – Page 4
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NewsKongsberg showcases solutions to enhance floating offshore wind turbine installation
Kongsberg Maritime has revealed a range of innovative methods designed to industrialise the transportation and installation (T&I) of floating offshore wind turbines.
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NewsJSL delivers chain trencher from UAE to South Africa
JSL Global has delivered a Tesmec chain trencher from Jebel Ali via Dubai to Durban, South Africa.
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NewsRAK Ports to build Saqr 2.0
RAK Ports is pressing ahead with Saqr 2.0, a greenfield port and freezone in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE.
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ArticleTürkiye’s project logistics market buoyant amid geopolitical shifts
Türkiye’s project logistics sector is experiencing a period of growth, driven by domestic infrastructure projects, energy investments, and shifting global trade patterns. The country’s strategic position between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East has reinforced its role as a critical logistics hub, while geopolitical events such as the war in Ukraine have accelerated changes in trade routes and demand for specialised transport services. Mike Bryant reports.
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NewsSwire Shipping relocates in Tokyo
Swire Shipping has relocated its Tokyo, Japan office to new premises in the city.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen posts record results but high and heavy volumes lag
Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported a strong final quarter of 2024 with an adjusted EBITDA of USD452 million. FY 2024 proved to be a record year for the ro-ro shipping group with an adjusted EBITDA of USD1.9 billion (up 5 percent year on year) and profit for the period of USD1.06 billion (up 9 percent year on year). However, high and heavy volumes continue to fall by the wayside.
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NewsDTM puts ESP.6 into action at Giammoro
Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo (DTM) has commissioned a 125-tonne lift capacity Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 mobile harbour crane at its Giammoro terminal in Sicily, Italy.
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NewsJaxport poised for transformational growth in 2025
Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) is gearing up for a year of expansion, with major infrastructure upgrades across its breakbulk, container, and automotive terminals.
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NewsEMO Trans acquires ASF
EMO Trans has acquired its long-standing agent and partner in Romania, ASF.
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NewsFrigeni joins Spliethoff-BigLift Houston team
Roberto Frigeni has joined the Spliethoff-BigLift Houston office as vice president of business development.
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NewsFriendly Logistic opts for FlexMAX trailer
Friendly Logistic has acquired a self-steering FlexMAX tower adapter trailer from Faymonville.
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NewsNafith and Egytrans to modernise trucking at West Port Said
Nafith International, in joint venture with Egytrans, will modernise trucking operations at Egypt’s West Port Said.
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NewsALS and Wallenius Wilhelmsen collaborate on gigafactory project
Abnormal Load Services (ALS) and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have been working closely over the past 18 months to deliver cargoes from Asia to the USA for a gigafactory development.
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NewsAD Ports and CMA CGM to jointly develop Pointe Noire terminal
AD Ports Group signed a shareholders’ agreement with CMA CGM to jointly develop, manage and operate the New East Mole multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo.
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ArticleMeasured steps in the Middle East’s economic diversification
The Middle East’s primary generator of project logistics activity, the oil and gas sector, still commands the lion’s share of attention. Nevertheless, profits derived from fossil fuels are being funnelled into various markets, including transport infrastructure, civil construction and renewable energy. The pace of diversification may be gradual, but there is a tangible sense that the region is laying the groundwork for a more resilient future. Chris Lewis reports.
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NewsHellmann appoints I’Ons to lead IMEA activities
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Lee I’Ons as regional ceo for the IMEA region, effective April 1, 2025.
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NewsEXG coordinates complex cold box moves to India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) has successfully delivered heavy cold boxes and associated accessories from China to India.
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NewsDSV results slip in 2024, outlook positive for 2025
Revenues at DSV covering FY 2024 have climbed year on year but profitability has taken a hit. Progress at its Neom joint venture was reported to be developing at a slower rate than expected.
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NewsNooteboom launches MWT-XXL
The Netherlands-headquartered heavy-duty trailer manufacturer Nooteboom has expanded its wind turbine transporter range with the Mega Windmill Trailer XXL (MWT-XXL).
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NewsACS opens in Milan
Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened its first office in Italy, located in Milan.