All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in January 2025 – Page 3
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NewsProject cargo rates likely to rise in 2025, Drewry says
According to analysis from maritime research and consulting firm Drewry, project cargo activity will keep multipurpose shipping rates buoyant in 2025, despite the potential impact of geopolitical challenges and trade tariffs.
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NewsChapman Freeborn eyes Saudi expansion with Ajex Logistics Services
Charter brokerage Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations in Saudi Arabia, having signed an agreement with Ajex Logistics Services.
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NewsWagenborg handles gates for lock complex in Germany
The Netherlands-headquartered vessel operator Wagenborg has handled three lock gates from Emden, Germany, for a new lock complex in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
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NewsSecond edition of International Sustainable Port Conference to be held in Bilbao and Getxo
The second edition of the International Sustainable Port Conference will be held in Bilbao and Getxo, Spain, on February 6-7, 2025.
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Newsdeugro adds second warehouse facility in Texas
deugro USA has added a second warehouse facility at Cedar Port Industrial Park in Baytown, Texas.
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CapPro newsBiden administration’s offshore drilling ban sparks backlash
The Biden Administration’s decision to ban new offshore oil and gas leases across 625 million acres of US coastal and offshore waters has drawn sharp criticism from energy industry leaders.
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NewsDrewry’s Breakbulk Sea Transport indices
Drewry has published its latest Breakbulk Sea Transport Indices, which track both the project and general cargo shipping sectors.
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NewsNorden to add multipurpose newbuilds to roster
Norden will add a pair of new 17,500 dwt multipurpose vessels to its roster in 2026.
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NewsNYK and Akita Eisen establish JV
Japan-based NYK and Akita Eisen have formed Japan Offshore Support (JOS), a joint venture that will provide ship maintenance and management services for offshore wind power projects.
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NewsMarguisa enhances shipping routes following fleet addition
Spain’s Marguisa Shipping Lines has added MSM Don to its fleet, with the vessel being used as part of the company’s enhanced services to the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe, and Gabon’s Port-Gentil.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen to operate Gothenburg’s vehicle and ro-ro activities
The port of Gothenburg has chosen Wallenius Wilhelmsen as its new operator for the port’s vehicle and ro-ro terminal, effective February 2026 under a 12-year concession agreement.
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NewsHareket delivers 40 trams from Türkiye to Romania
Heavy lift and transport engineering firm Hareket has delivered 40 trams, weighing a combined 1,600 tonnes, from Türkiye to Romania.
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Newsdeugro delivers critical equipment for Ineos Project One
Project freight forwarder deugro has delivered critical equipment, including 10 storage bullets, from the port of Zhangjiagang, China, to the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
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NewsHöegh registers Sunlight
Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners has registered its fourth Aurora-class newbuild vessel, Höegh Sunlight.
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NewsFendrick fills chief operating officer role at Tadano
Jack Fendrick has been appointed chief operating officer for Tadano America’s crane business, as of January 13, 2025.
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NewsAertssen and Michielsens sign merger
Aertssen Kranen and Michielsens have signed a merger and will now operate under the name Aertssen Lifting.
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NewsAAL services in Australia impacted by industrial action
AAL Shipping’s operations in Australia will be impacted by ongoing industrial action at some of the country’s key ports.
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to hold firm. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel stood at USD13,246 for January 2025.
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NewsKopka takes up regional sales director role at Denzai
Japan-headquartered heavy lifting and transportation specialist Denzai has appointed Ireneusz Kopka as regional sales director, Europe.
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NewsDAKO delivers components for Dolores wind farm
Project freight forwarder DAKO Worldwide Transport has delivered the first set of wind tower components to the Dolores wind farm in Mexico.