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NewsALS Worldwide partners with Lowther-Rolton
ALS Worldwide Group has partnered with Lowther-Rolton to offer integrated services throughout Africa.
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News25 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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NewsDNV updates standard to reflect changing nature of the offshore wind industry
DNV has updated the DNV-ST-N001 standard used for the design and planning of marine operations for the transport, installation and removal of offshore wind farms, subsea cables and oil and gas assets.
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NewsUSFR plots East Coast wind tower facility
US Forged Rings (USFR) will invest USD700 million to construct a tower fabrication facility and steel forging plant to support the US offshore wind market.
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NewsChallenge Group adds another B747 freighter
Challenge Group has added a Boeing 747-400 freighter to its operations as it pushes ahead with plans to expand its fleet, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsAccess World handles complex girder delivery
Access World has transported an overhead crane girder from Jurong Port, Singapore, to South Sumatra, Indonesia.
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NewsThird newbuild joins Briese fleet
Germany’s Briese Chartering has bolstered its fleet with the delivery of the third newbuild in its OTECO 9000 series of 9,000 dwt vessels Eco Trophy.
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NewsLu joins DHL IP as global sector head
DHL Industrial Projects (DHL IP) has appointed John Lu as global sector head, semi-conductor fabrications.
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NewsØrsted to exit Norway, Spain and Portugal and cut 800 jobs
Danish energy company Ørsted has approved a business plan that will see it exit several offshore markets, including Norway, Spain and Portugal, and cut up to 800 jobs.
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NewsESTA’s heavy transport proposals reach critical stage
ESTA’s long-standing proposals for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union (EU) are currently before the Transport and Tourism Committee, with a vote scheduled for February 14.
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NewsSarens handles Neart na Gaoithe jackets
Last year, Belgian heavy lift and transport engineering expert Sarens offloaded, transported and loaded out 54 jackets in Sløvågen, Norway.
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NewsBarnhart founder passes away age 90
Richard Barnhart, founder of Barnhart Crane and Rigging, passed away at his home in Millington, Tennessee, on January 21 at the age 90.
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NewsGAC opens office in Seoul
Shipping and logistics services provider GAC Group has opened an office Seoul, South Korea.
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NewsLogistics executives raise concerns over costs and recession in EMI 2024
The 2024 Emerging Markets Logistics Index, curated by Agility and Transport Intelligence, suggest that logistics executives are still worried about a global economic recession, are battling higher costs, and many plan to boost investments in Africa.
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NewsSpot rates drop for European road freight
The European road freight rate benchmark – produced by Transport Intelligence, Upply and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) – shows a 14.8 point drop in spot rates in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period the year prior.
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NewsBIFA to host apprenticeship recruitment masterclass
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is hosting an online event for members on February 8 that will assist in navigating the perceived red tape around recruiting apprentices.
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NewsSzczecin joins the Offshore Wind Port Alliance
The Offshore Wind Port Alliance – comprising some of Europe’s largest offshore wind ports – has gained Poland’s port of Szczecin as a member as it expands its collaboration eastward.
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NewsFaymonville expands trailer range with wind tower adapter
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer Faymonville has added the wind tower adapter for self-steering trailers to its range of equipment deployed for handling wind turbine components.
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NewsBragg handles Endeavour’s relocation
USA-based Bragg Companies has moved and lifted the space shuttle Endeavour at what will be the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, part of the California Science Center.
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NewsModulift updates trunnion spreader beam design
Under-the-jib equipment manufacturer Modulift has updated the design of its trunnion spreader beam – a shackle-free design that reduces rigging time and cost.