Insight – Page 5
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Floating wind energy projects gather momentum
Stakeholders across the heavy lift supply chain are keeping an eye on floating wind energy developments. The sector’s commercialisation will provide future opportunities, but what the exact logistical requirements will be are still unclear, writes Phil Hastings.
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LEEA introduces End User Guidance course
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) launched its End User Guidance continuous professional development (CPD) course.
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Sustainable project freight forwarding
While project freight forwarders have a relatively light direct carbon footprint, their choices and decisions are central to the success of the heavy lift sector in its efforts to achieve sustainability.
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Combi Lift prepares to adapt to change
German heavy lift and logistics specialist Combi Lift has been busy recently, having expanded its service portfolio with the addition of a forwarding solutions division during October 2021.
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Project logistics gets a boost in Houston
The University of Houston has officially incorporated project logistics in its catalogue as part of the supply chain and logistics technology programme.
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African multipurpose carriers feel the heat
Project logisticians and carriers active in Africa are benefiting from the protracted uptick in oil prices. The high-price environment has encouraged exploration activity. Furthermore, continuing demand for power and improved infrastructure is contributing more project cargo – and the market is overheating.
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Under-the-jib equipment: handling heavy lift cargoes
Under-the-jib attachments are a vital component of lifting systems. While they may be small compared with crane and load, they are a critical element in ensuring lifts are performed safely and efficiently.
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A changing of the guard at ESTA
David Collett, outgoing president, and Fabio Belli, incoming president at ESTA, may have arrived in the heavy transport industry by very different routes, but they both have long-term experience in the sector – and a huge commitment to improving standards across Europe, writes Yvonne Mulder.
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Heavy-duty trailers: challenges spur greater innovation
The energy sector continues to drive some of the most striking innovation in transport equipment, but both general purpose and heavy-duty trailers have seen their own developments.
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Iraq powers up renewables to help ease energy outages
Iraq is moving ahead with several projects that will make better use of its bountiful natural resources. A number of developments are the in pipeline and the prospects look bright for the supporting logistics sector.
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Draghi sets Italy on a path to progress
In the past, Italy has been held back by the absence of a comprehensive investment programme and an unstable political landscape that prevented the domestic project cargo market from reaching its potential. Now it seems the shackles have been removed, with government spending on the up under the stewardship of a level- headed leader.
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Covid closures hit ocean volumes
FourKites has outlined the impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns in China on the global supply chain.
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Preparing for Europe’s transport revolution
Consultation is essential as regulators mull over heavy transport reforms, with the sector ready to play its part in crucial policy debates, writes Ton Klijn, ESTA director.
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Heavy lift team prepares for NASA’s next-generation rocket launch
The crew of the largest self-powered land vehicle in the world are readying for the challenges of moving NASA’s new Space Launch System.
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Global energy transition drives demand for metals
Demand for mined metals is expected to continue rising. New investment through 2022 looks likely, although the rate of market growth could slow slightly this year. Phil Hastings reports.
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A novel approach for keeping pests out of wood packaging material
Importers are learning that relying on the ISPM#15 mark to ensure that solid wood packaging material is pest-free can be a costly mistake. Gary Lovett, forest ecologist at the Cary Institute, and Diana Davila, Houston branch manager at UTC Overseas, put forward a solution.
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4D and HLPFI launch Training Portal
4D Supply Chain Consulting (4D) has partnered with Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) as part of a joint initiative to address the skills gap within the supply chain and logistics industry.
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4D Supply Chain reintroduces in-person training at The Woodlands
4D Supply Chain Consulting is now offering face-to-face training at its office in The Woodlands, Texas, USA.
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LEEA launches latest lifting apprenticeship scheme
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has launched the Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship standard.
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Ghana to fine ships carrying unvaccinated personnel
Ghana is to impose fines on ships arriving at its ports with unvaccinated personnel, according to the latest directive by the Ghana Health Service.