All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in March 2025
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NewsMeriaura sees revenue growth but profit hit by restructuring
Finland’s Meriaura Group published its financial results for 2024, with revenue up but EBITDA and net profit down on 2023’s figures. The Finnish shipping firm puts this largely down to the restructuring of its business.
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NewsManfredini appointed managing director of Gruber Logistics
With more than two decades of experience in the logistics industry, Marco Manfredini has been appointed managing director of Gruber Logistics.
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NewsUK government maps out route to carbon-free shipping
The UK government has set out its measures to reach carbon-free shipping by 2050.
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NewsSarens unveils SGC-120.1
Heavy transport engineering specialist Sarens has unveiled the SGC-120.1 – an upgraded version of its SGC-120 crane, now offering the lifting capacity of the larger SGC-140 model.
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NewsJAS and Naqel pen MoU for Saudi operations
USA-headquartered firm JAS and Saudi Arabia-based Naqel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership within Saudi Arabia.
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NewsESTA doubles down on proposed reforms
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has doubled down on its proposed reforms to ensure that they are pushed through. The association has also backed new rules to help increase young truck driver numbers.
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NewsVanguard adds wind blade shunt trailer to roster
South Africa-headquartered heavy transport and rigging specialist Vanguard has added a specialist wind turbine blade trailer to its fleet.
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NewsAsstrA delivers condensers from China to Uzbekistan
AsstrA Associated Traffic coordinated delivery of two water-cooled condensers from China to a combined cycle gas turbine plant in Talimarjan, Uzbekistan.
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NewsPort of Nigg gets funding for heavy-duty quay
Up to GBP10 million (USD12.94 million) worth of investment has been approved by the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to support development of the port of Nigg’s inner east quay.
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NewsACS adds second Canadian office
Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened an office in Montreal, Quebec, the company’s second office in Canada and the 36th globally.
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NewsBerroyer and ALS Remorques partner with Cometto
Cometto has chosen Berroyer and ALS Remorques as official sales and after-sales partners in France for the trailer manufacturer’s Eco series of heavy-duty trailers.
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NewsCadeler posts strong 2024 results
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has posted its preliminary financial results for 2024, with revenue up 128 percent on 2023 and EBITDA up 200 percent.
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ArticleModularisation raises the bar for project logistics
With rapid development of export terminals and the new US administration keen to boost oil and gas exploration, the immediate future is looking bright for LNG. But how long can the boom last? Ian Putzger reports.
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NewsNooteboom debuts SWC-XL
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer Nooteboom has further added to its wind turbine transporter range by launching the Super Wing Carrier XL (SWC-XL).
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NewsIn memoriam: Pete Fletcher
Pete Fletcher, co-owner and director of Osprey, passed away suddenly while on holiday in Martinique on February 5, aged 56.
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NewsDavies named sales director at port of Liverpool
UK-based Peel Ports has appointed Gareth Davies as sales director for the port of Liverpool.
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NewsCromarty Firth gets government support for expansion
The port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland will receive GBP55 million (USD71 million) in funding from the UK government to support expansion.
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Newsdeugro appoints Behrens as chief commercial officer
Project freight forwarder deugro has appointed Steffen Behrens as the company’s chief commercial officer, effective immediately.
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NewsSaguenay Port Authority orders ESP.6B MHC from Konecranes
Saguenay Port Authority in Quebec, Canada, has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B mobile harbour crane (MHC) for a new cargo handling system currently under development.
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News2KSC optimistic but cautious for shipping sector
2K Shipping Company (2KSC), based in Türkiye, remains optimistic despite concerns for the wider shipping sector, spearheaded by tariffs and disruptions in the Middle East.