All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in January 2025
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ArticleTrump 2.0: Energy, tariffs and tensions
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought immediate policy reversals on renewables, a renewed focus on traditional energy sectors and promises of tariffs on key trading partners. Much has been speculated on regarding his re-election and the heavy lift and project logistics sector has been keeping a close eye on the flurry of announcements, statements, tweets, and executive orders will affect the flow of cargoes to and from the world’s largest economy.
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NewsSvensson to step away from Konecranes
Anders Svensson, president and ceo at Konecranes, will leave his position on July 19, 2025. A search is under way for his successor.
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NewsEgystores on hand for logistics projects
Egystores has successfully managed several projects, including transporting a full transformer production line from Germany to Egypt, shipping petroleum pipes to the UK, and supplying chemicals across Egypt.
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NewsComark carries out logistics work for Siemens Energy
Project logistics firm Comark has transported 200 tonnes worth of project cargo from Slovenia to Germany on behalf of Siemens Energy Slovenia.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen signs 20-year lease with GPA
Ro-ro shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen has opened its South Atlantic hub at the port of Brunswick, having signed a 20-year lease with Georgia Ports Authority (GPA).
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NewsChapman Freeborn restructures European team
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has completed a restructure of its European cargo operations team.
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NewsEXG delivers large WTG to India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) successfully undertook the transportation of wind turbine generator components from China to India. The project involved both ocean freight and complex ground transportation to the final destination.
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NewsDuffaut steps up as managing director of Hellmann France
Gilles Duffaut has been appointed managing director of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ French subsidiary, Hellmann France.
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NewsEGL delivers transformers for Egyptian dam
Egyptian Global Logistics (EGL) completed the transport and installation of transformers from the port of Safaga, which sits on the Red Sea, to the Aswan High Dam, also in Egypt.
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NewsDB Schenker on hand for 882 MW Polish gas and steam unit
DB Schenker, on behalf of Siemens Energy, has been carrying out logistical work supporting the construction of an 882 MW power plant in the city of Rybnik, Poland.
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NewsOnne Multipurpose Terminal adds MHC capacity
Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), Nigeria, put a pair of new mobile harbour cranes (MHC) into service.
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NewsFLS Group acquires stake in Antrak Logistics
FLS Group has acquired a stake in Antrak Logistics Philippines.
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NewsPilbara Ports opts for Gottwald ESP.9 MHCs
Pilbara Ports, the organisation which represents Western Australia’s ports and terminals activity, has purchased two ESP.9 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) for the port of Port Hedland.
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NewsWEC Lines opens barge connection between Moerdijk and Duisburg
Effective February 3, WEC Lines will offer a barge connection between between Moerdijk (Combined Cargo Terminals), the Netherlands, to Duisburg (Duisburg Gateway Terminal, DGT) in Germany.
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NewsIMO opens regional presence office for MENA region in Egypt
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened a regional office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in Alexandria, Egypt.
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ArticleFragile ceasefire brings hope for Red Sea revival
There was positive news out of the Middle East this week with an agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting, raising hopes for the resumption of shipping services in the Red Sea. However, uncertainty looms as risks of resumed attacks and volatility in global trade routes remain high.
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NewsRoll Group expands Saudi operations with storage facilities and heavy haul investments
Roll Group, specialising in heavy haul and lifting solutions, has been active in the Middle East since 2020, with a presence in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. The company says it is now positioned to become the second-largest inland transport operator in Saudi Arabia.
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From our sponsorsSarens completes assembly of two harbour cranes in Genk, Belgium
Commissioned by Künz for LDM, the work highlights Sarens’ role in providing crucial infrastructure to support industrial growth.
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NewsSpliethoff-BigLift UK expands team with Herrebrugh
Mike Herrebrugh has joined the combined Spliethoff-BigLift London office, effective January 1, 2025.