All articles by Joshua Allen – Page 27
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen takes ownership of Porgy
Global ro-ro shipping and logistics provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen has expanded its fleet with the purchase of the vessel Porgy.
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NewsCarsten Rehder orders multipurpose vessels
Germany’s Carsten Rehder has placed an order for up to eight multipurpose shortsea vessels with India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.
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NewsPort Houston reports volume surge
Port Houston reported a surge in cargo volumes during May 2024, with container handling and steel imports both notable highlights.
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NewsLaso places 410-tonne viaduct over Portuguese motorway
On June 1, Portugal’s Laso Transportes successfully placed a 410-tonne viaduct over the A28 motorway in Porto.
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NewsAdBlue ‘malfunctions’ flagged by ESTA
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has requested information from its members using AdBlue in their mobile cranes and self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs).
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NewsSC&RA responds to the US Department of Transportation’s request for industry insight
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has provided comments to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) after it welcomed feedback from the industry earlier in the year.
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NewsNew Delhi gives green light to west coast port development
India’s Union Council of Ministers, headed by prime minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of a large port in Vadhavan, on India’s western coast.
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NewsCLdN and Transfennica boost connectivity through Zeebrugge
CLdN and Transfennica will connect their respective shipping services in Zeebrugge, Belgium, to provide broader con-ro connections through Northern and Western Europe.
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NewsGerman port strikes could cause USD6 billion trade loss
Research by UK-based data and analytics company Russell Group shows that recent strikes at five critical German ports could result in a USD6 billion trade loss.
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NewsEmanuele Grimaldi re-elected as ICS chairman
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) re-elected Emanuele Grimaldi as its chairman. He will hold the position for another two years.
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NewsPPG founder Stephens to retire
Kevin Stephens (72), the founder and chairman of the Project Professionals Group (PPG), is set to retire on June 30, 2024.
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NewsAinscough’s climate focus pays off
UK-based crane hire company Ainscough reported increased revenues and a pre-tax profit for its financial year 2023.
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NewsToyofuji and Fukuju place dual-fuel ro-ro orders
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has taken orders from Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping for two dual-fuel ro-ro cargo ships.
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NewsLong Beach sets out capital expenditure plans
California’s port of Long Beach has set out a USD760 million budget for its 2025 fiscal year, which will fund new capital improvements in rail, zero-emissions and other infrastructure.
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NewsMyCrane appoints Tiwari as Indian sales director
Global crane rental platform MyCrane has appointed Ashishkumar Tiwari as its sales director, India.
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NewsHanna becomes chief executive officer of ACS Dubai
Elie Hanna has been promoted to ceo of ACS Dubai, whereby he will manage the company’s growth in the Middle East.
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NewsAllelys positions pre-cast elements for Grand Surrey Canal
UK-based transport engineering provider Allelys has moved and installed 15 precast concrete arch sections for the Grand Surrey Canal project in London.
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NewsLiebherr introduces improved LTM 1400-6.1 six-axle unit
German crane manufacturer Liebherr has introduced its most-powerful six axle crane, the LTM 1400-6.1.
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NewsRecord revenues at port of Milford Haven as diversification pays off
The UK’s port of Milford Haven reported its highest-ever revenue, despite a drop in ship calls and cargo volumes, for its 2023 financial year.
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NewsLEEA appoints Cooke to lead training academy
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Ian Cooke as director of academy.