All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in January 2025 – Page 2
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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.
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NewsAntwerpXL teams up with Transport & Logistics for 2025 joint event
AntwerpXL, a leading event for the heavy lift and project logistics spheres, will run alongside the Transport & Logistics conference and exhibition this year.
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NewsProtranser delivers railway crane
China-based project logistics firm Protranser has delivered a railway crane from Tianjin ro-ro terminal to a jobsite in Cangzhou, Hebei province.
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NewsBerge Rederi to equip two vessels with Norsepower rotor sails
Norwegian shipowner Berge Rederi will take delivery of two ships that are equipped with Norsepower rotor sails, with the first vessel expected to launch by the end of 2025.
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NewsWegge-Larsen to become CFO of Vestas
Jakob Wegge-Larsen will become chief financial officer at Vestas during the second quarter of 2025.
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NewsPort of Grenaa and Ports of Halland join forces to boost heavy cargo activity
The port of Grenaa, Denmark, and the ports of Halland, Sweden, have formed the Kattegat Port Alliance, a strategic partnership intended to encourage growth and develop sustainable logistics.
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NewsTschudi appoints business development manager for Norway
Tschudi Logistics has appointed Marius Hvaal as its business development manager in Norway.
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NewsModulift spreader beams used to develop NASA research facility
Spreader beams from Modulift have been used in the construction of a research facility at NASA’s Langley Research Centre in Hampton, Virginia, USA.
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NewsCooley joins Northwest Seaport Alliance
The Northwest Seaport Alliance has appointed Laurie Cooley as its new senior business development manager, non-container.
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo injects B747F capacity
Emirates SkyCargo has added extra capacity to its freighter fleet, wet-leasing an additional two Boeing 747 freighters.
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NewsCTS East purchases Africa’s first CombiMAX trailer
CTS East has purchased a CombiMAX trailer from Faymonville, the first of its kind to be deployed in Africa.
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NewsInterMax ships crawler cranes from Taiwan to UAE
InterMax Logistics Solution has transported 48 used crawler cranes from Taichung, Taiwan, to Jebel Ali, UAE.
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NewsPiracy incidents down but risks remain high
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has published its latest annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report, which reveals a slight year-on-year drop in global maritime incidents during 2024.
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NewsTiong Woon names Liang as chief commercial officer
Singapore-headquartered heavy lift and engineering transport specialist Tiong Woon has appointed Tan Guan Liang as its chief commercial officer.
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NewsBlue Water completes module deliveries for Agogo FPSO
Blue Water Shipping has completed the transport of 15 topside modules for the Agogo FPSO project.