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NewsBHV’s project logistics monitor presents cautious outlook
BHV Bremische Hafen und Logistikvertretung’s project logistics monitor 2024 has presented a subdued outlook for the market in 2024, with respondents cautious about cost pressures and a shortage of labour.
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NewsPort of Albany targets its heavy lift capacity with latest funding
The port of Albany in the USA has been awarded a USD9.9 million grant from the NYS Department of Transportation (DoT) passenger and freight rail assistance programme (PFRAP) to upgrade its heavy lift infrastructure.
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NewsSarens expands its presence in Estonia
Heavy lift and engineered transport provider Sarens is expanding its footprint in Estonia to meet the evolving needs of the country’s construction, energy and industrial sectors.
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NewsDAKO loads out blades in Tianjin-Xingang destined for US projects
DAKO Worldwide Transport has organised the load out of 15 sets of 65 m-long wind turbine blades in Tianjin-Xingang, China.
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NewsNEOM scope under scrutiny although regional prospects remain strong
Much has been written about Saudi Arabia’s suite of gigaprojects and the potential on offer for the project logistics community. However, there have been nagging doubts that the sheer scale of development, and the costs involved, could see the scope reined in somewhat.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen lands USD1 billion order
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a significant contract in the premium car segment valued at more than USD1 billion.
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NewsCSL partners with Peak Group to target European market
Montreal-headquartered CSL Group has acquired a 50 percent stake in Norway-headquartered shipping and logistics company Peak Group and subsequently launched Peak CSL Group to target the European market.
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NewsProject Cargo Africa: a roadmap to future growth
Raw materials exports, many of which are essential to the global energy transition, underpin many African economies and continue to generate project logistics activity. Turbulence in Europe has benefitted the continent too, writes Megan Ramsay.
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NewsBoskalis delivers monopiles to La Rochelle
Boskalis’ semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Black Marlin has arrived at the port of La Rochelle in France laden with monopiles for the Eoliennes en Mer Iles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier project on behalf of LEMS.
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NewsSteel cut for AAL Dammam
AAL Shipping has held a steel cutting ceremony for its sixth Super B-class newbuild vessel, AAL Dammam, at Wenchong Shipyard.
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NewsSFC publishes methodology for emissions reporting in breakbulk shipping
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) has published a methodology harmonising emissions accounting and reporting in the breakbulk segment.
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NewsØrsted secures capacity with Cadeler newbuild
Ørsted signed a long-term lease agreement for one of Cadeler’s newbuild wind farm installation vessels. With the agreement secures installation capacity from the first quarter of 2027 to the end of 2030.
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NewsStellamar delivered to AtoB@C
AtoB@C Shipping has taken delivery of the second newbuild in its series of 5,350 dwt plug-in hybrid vessels, Stellamar.
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NewsManagement changes at Eager.one
Peter Hesselink, who joined engineering specialist Eager.one as commercial director at the start of this year, will succeed Wim Kattouw as the company’s managing director.
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NewsG2 Ocean to further bolster its fleet
G2 Ocean is expanding its fleet with up to four 82,300 dwt ammonia/methanol-ready open hatch vessels, which will be delivered by Gearbulk in the first half of 2027.
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NewsSeafarer recruitment platforms launched
Seafarer recruitment just got a little easier with Crewlinker and Danica Crewing Specialists both launching platforms to help speed up the process.
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NewsOne Air lands at East Midlands Airport
UK-based cargo airline One Air has commenced its Boeing 747 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport.
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NewsJumbo’s Fairpartner handles shiploader
The JSI Alliance has transported a 370-tonne Bedeschi shiploader from Jebel Ali to Fertil in Ruwais, UAE, onboard Jumbo Shipping’s heavy lift vessel Fairpartner.
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NewsKonecranes acquires Kocks Kranbau
Konecranes has acquired German crane and service supplier Kocks Kranbau, strengthening its port services offering.
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NewsTRS partners with BIFA for freight forwarding course
UK-based training provider TRS has collaborated with the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to launch a ‘skills bootcamp’ to support employers in the sector.