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Binding bids placed for DB Schenker
DSV and a private equity consortium led by CVC have reportedly put in binding bids of around EUR14 billion (USD15.6 billion) for DB Schenker.
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Logisticians react to global IT outage
A number of port authorities and shipping lines were impacted by a global IT outage last week, highlighting cybersecurity concerns.
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Maersk Offshore Wind launched as supply service division sold
Denmark’s Maersk has established an offshore wind energy division on the heels of its proposed sale of Maersk Supply Service to compatriot DOF Group.
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Maersk lands Vestas heavy lift contract for one of the world’s largest wind turbines
Danish wind turbine OEM Vestas has contracted its compatriot Maersk Project Logistics (MPL) to move an extra-heavy powertrain for the largest wind turbine in its range, the V236.
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Strike risks rise at US ports, industrial relations ease in Canada
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has suspended negotiations over a new labour contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
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Container rates continue to surge, Maersk upgrades full-year guidance
The project logistic business relies on a stable container shipping sector in order to balance the books. While out-of-gauge cargo certainly catches the eye, thousands of freight tons of cargo for large-scale projects moves in boxes and price volatility can wreak havoc on a project’s bottom line.
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DB Schenker bidders narrowed to four
Deutsche Bahn has narrowed the number of potential buyers of its freight forwarding subsidiary DB Schenker down to four, which have been invited to make binding offers.
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Maersk and Vestas to develop South Korean offshore wind hub
Shipping group Maersk has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to build a nacelle manufacturing plant and logistical base for offshore wind turbines at the Mokpo New Port Hinterland Complex in South Korea.
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Logistics Plus Scandinavia launched
Logistics Plus (LP) has opened a branch in Denmark to serve the Scandinavian market.
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Total Movements welcomes Sinha
India-based project logistics and freight forwarding company Total Movements has appointed Abhinav Sinha as its chief commercial officer.
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25 companies interested in DB Schenker acquisition
Up to 25 companies are reportedly interested in acquiring DB Schenker, according to HLPFI sister title DVZ. Deutsche Bahn officially launched the sale of its freight forwarding subsidiary in late 2022.
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BIFA reveals winners for its Freight Service Awards
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) held its 2023 Freight Service Awards at the Brewery in London yesterday, revealing the winners of its 11 award categories.
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Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk enter Gemini Cooperation
Container lines Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have signed a long-term operational collaboration agreement, which will start in February 2025 and comprise a fleet pool of around 290 vessels.
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Killen joins Fracht Group
Fracht Group has appointed Tim Killen as its head of growth – project sector.
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Ships rerouted as Red Sea crisis escalates
The hijacking of the Galaxy Leader and subsequent attacks on other vessels underscores the influence of geopolitics in the Middle East Gulf in commercial shipping. A number of the world’s leading container carriers, including Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC are now diverting their ships away from the Red Sea region because of an increased threat of attacks.
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Mergers, acquisitions, and expansions: a year of consolidation
Throughout 2023, the project logistics sector saw some key players expand their footprint to target new markets or reinforce their position. It comes off the back of a largely positive outlook for the market, with several industry verticals set to provide a swathe of work around the globe.
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Maersk targets Southeast Asia with three-year investment plan
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) will invest more than USD500 million to expand its operations in Southeast Asia, targeting its logistics and services arm as well as its ocean and terminals infrastructure.
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Shipping leaders join forces in call to accelerate decarbonisation
Leading shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds and urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to create the regulatory conditions to accelerate the transition to green fuels.
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Maersk upbeat despite drop in revenue
A.P. Moller – Maersk’s revenue stood at USD13 billion in the second quarter of this year, compared to USD21.7 billion in the same period in 2022.
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Maersk secures green methanol for newbuild’s first voyage
Maersk has secured green methanol from Dutch producer OCI Global for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. 19 vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2024-2025.