All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in March 2025 – Page 2
-
NewsAmbercor and Origin FGL Lojistik move rotors to USA
Ambercor Shipping USA and Origin FGL Lojistik have collaborated to manage the shipment of two rotors from Türkiye to the USA.
-
NewsLiebherr delivers cranes to Bahrain and Dominican Republic
Liebherr has taken an order for three cranes from Haji Hassan Cranes in Bahrain and has delivered a further two to Grupo Modesto in the Dominican Republic.
-
NewsGRSE lands vessel order from Carsten Rehder
India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) signed a contract earlier this week with German shipping line Carsten Rehder for the construction of two 7,500 dwt multipurpose vessels.
-
NewsGermany amends rules on heavy transport following industry pressure
New rules and regulations governing heavy and abnormal transport in Germany will come into force on July 1 following concerted pressure and criticism from hauliers and wider industry.
-
CapPro newsTGS warns of 26 GW offshore wind shortfall by 2035 amid US policy shift
TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, highlights a transformative shift for the offshore wind energy industry and a potential global installation shortfall of 26 GW by 2035 thanks to the USA’s shift in policy.
-
NewsTX-10,000 prepared for 2025 season
In January 2025, Xenos Marine acquired the VB-10,000 heavy lift vessel. The ship was renamed TX-10,000 at a christening ceremony in Galveston earlier this week.
-
NewsNTSB proposes reviews for 68 US bridges following Baltimore collapse
As part of the ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to ascertain the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision.
-
NewsMitsubishi Shipbuilding takes orders for trio of methanol ro-ro ships
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has secured additional orders for three methanol-fuelled ro-ro cargo ships from three different Japanese companies.
-
NewsProposed USTR fines for heavy lift shipping ‘unfeasible’ in free market
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed large fees for vessels operated by Chinese ship operators or those built in China that dock at US ports, in a bid to counter China’s dominance in the maritime trade. Drewry’s analysis highlights the scale of the potential impact on the heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector.
-
NewsFred. Olsen Ocean divests stake in United Wind Logistics
Fred. Olsen Ocean has agreed to sell its 50 percent stake in United Wind Logistics (UWL) to United Heavy Lift (UHL).
-
ArticleNigeria rises as a powerhouse for project logistics
With a surge of infrastructure and energy projects under way, Nigeria is emerging as a powerhouse for project logistics in Africa. As currency stability improves and foreign investment returns, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of rising volumes and fresh opportunities, writes Megan Ramsay.
-
NewsFreight Traders delivers equipment for New Zealand power stations
New Zealand-based Freight Traders has performed two ship charters to support power station projects in the country.
-
NewsDrewes looks to increase presence in Southeast Asia
Logistics service provider Drewes Group is looking to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, with a particular emphasis on Vietnam.
-
NewsBaltic Exchange adds biofuel blends to emissions calculator
Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator.
-
NewsEXG transports 1,400 tonnes of cargo from China to India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) has managed the transport of more than 1,400 tonnes of cargo from northern China to India’s east coast.
-
NewsMalina steps into TGP role
Renata Malina has taken up the role of commercial director at Trans Global Projects (TGP) Brasil, effective March 10, 2025.
-
NewsHapag-Lloyd sceptical about 2025 due to geopolitical uncertainty
Container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd posted an improved revenue and EBITDA in 2024, although its group profit is down. Looking forward, it highlighted the impact that geopolitical uncertainty could have on its operations.
-
ArticleAfrican logisticians prepare for continental boom
Africa is a key frontier market for the project logistics sector with major investments across energy, mining, infrastructure and manufacturing. From oil and gas expansion in the west to renewable energy growth in the north and east, the continent presents vast – albeit complex – opportunities for the sector.
-
NewsHendrik Veder Group and DSF sign merger
Hendrik Veder Group, a supplier of steel wire rope and synthetic rope products, and Dutch Steel Fabricators (DSF) have signed a merger following several years of collaboration.
-
NewsEnercon Logistic purchases RBTS from Scheuerle
Germany-based renewable energy equipment manufacturer Enercon Logistic has purchased three rotor blade transport systems (RBTS) from TII Scheuerle.