All News articles – Page 476
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NewsNew Airbus BelugaXL on route to maiden flight
In preparation for its upcoming maiden flight, Airbus’ first BelugaXL is now in its heavy ground test phase – which focuses on the highly modified airframe for this next-generation oversize cargo airlifter.
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NewsGlobalTranz goes to Jordan
USA-based freight broker GlobalTranz Enterprises has been sold to private equity firm The Jordan Company.
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NewsUHL adds to fleet and representation
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has added the newly-built deck carrier vessel Zhi Xian Zhi Xing to its roster of managed vessels.
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NewsStraightpoint supports module lifts
Straightpoint load cells were added to a custom-built lifting frame to raise refinery modules in Saint John, Canada.
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NewsCrane Norway places Demag order
Crane Norway Group has placed an order for ten Demag all-terrain cranes and a 650-tonne capacity Demag CC 3800-1 crawler crane.
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NewsHercules on show at RHB terminal
The 5,000-ton (4,535.9-tonne) capacity floating sheerleg crane, Asian Hercules III, is seen during a fleeting visit to RHB Stevedoring’s independent terminal at the port of Rotterdam.
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NewsMammoet gears up for Australian wind projects
Mammoet has added a 750-tonne capacity LG1750 lattice boom mobile crane to its fleet in Australia, in order to meet the growing demands from the wind energy market in the region.
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NewsFreight lobby calls for end to carrier surcharges
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is repeating the calls it has made previously for an end to surcharges imposed by shipping lines.
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NewsFacelift for Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral has renovated its North Cargo Piers 1 and 2 as part of an infrastructure improvement plan to maximise the usability of existing space at the port.
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NewsKerry Logistics expands project logistics capabilities
Kerry Logistics has acquired a majority stake in Saga Italia, strengthening its service portfolio and project logistics capabilities.
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NewsSaudia Cargo set to expand in Jeddah
Saudia Cargo has signed agreements with Al-Bawani, Siemens and AECOM to construct a 75,000 sq m cargo handling facility at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah.
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NewsLOC appoints Cummins
Marine and engineering consultancy LOC Group has appointed Ian Cummins as its energy projects development director.
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NewsAnother day, another project cargo trade fair
The city of Antwerp will see the return of a trade fair for the breakbulk community in 2019.
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NewsFirst modules move for Tengiz oilfield
Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers has loaded the first modular cargo at Shinhan, South Korea for Tengizchevroil's (TCO) Future Growth Project-Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FPG-WPMP).
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NewsFlatbed truck demand soars in the USA
Demand for flatbed trucks in the USA has steadily increased over the past two years, with the national average flatbed truck rates hitting the highest levels since 2010, according to DAT RateView.
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NewsLiebherr delivers for Al Faris
Al Faris Equipment Rentals has taken delivery of two Liebherr rough-terrain cranes.
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NewsABB inks OCTOPUS extension
ABB has launched a new functionality for the ABB Ability Marine Advisory System - OCTOPUS, designed to help ships carrying heavy and over-dimensional project cargoes to be more fuel efficient and safer.
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NewsFirst for pioneering Spirit
Allseas’ installation and decommissioning vessel Pioneering Spirit has installed the 22,000-tonne drilling platform topsides for Equinor’s Johan Sverdrup development on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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NewsMore talk of revived production of AN-124
According to reports in the Russian media, Russia wants to resume production of the Antonov AN-124.
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NewsNew CFO for Ports America
Ports America Group (Ports America) has named Richard Surett as the company's chief financial officer.