All North America articles – Page 6
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NewsFracht North America makes trio of appointments
Fracht North America has made three appointments to key executive positions, designed to reaffirm the company’s standing in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.
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NewsFederal Nigara sails to Duluth
Federal Nigara of the Fednav fleet has delivered several large pieces of import machinery to the Duluth Cargo Connect multimodal logistics hub on Lake Superior, USA.
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NewsUSTR’s China shipping measures take shape
On April 17, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued the final notice of action following its investigation into China’s shipbuilding and logistics sector. According to the USTR draft Federal Register notice, the USA will begin charging fees on Chinese-owned, operated and built vessels arriving at its ports in October 2025. Most multipurpose and heavy lift tonnage appears to fall beyond the scope of the regulations.
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NewsEngineered Rigging sets date for annual heavy lifting equipment showcase
USA-based heavy lifting firm Engineered Rigging will host its annual heavy lifting equipment showcase on June 10-12, 2025, at its equipment depot and service centre in Russellville, Arkansas.
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NewsChipolbrok added to FMC controlled carrier list
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has added Chipolbrok to its controlled carrier list due the Chinese government’s part ownership of the company.
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NewsMammoet minimises disruption in Hartsfield-Jackson expansion
Dutch transport engineering specialist Mammoet was called upon to help widen the concourse at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport – the world’s busiest – with minimal disruption to activities.
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NewsMammoet commits to HVO
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Mammoet will implement hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) across the Netherlands, UK and Canada from Q2 2025.
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NewsOlstad joins Engineered Rigging
With more than 20 years of experience in the heavy lifting industry, Allisa Olstad has joined Engineered Rigging.
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NewsRoundtable forum tackles sector safety
April 17 saw deugro Houston host its inaugural annual trucker safety forum.
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NewsOXBO performs eye-catching tower move
OXBO Mega Transport Solutions coordinated delivery of a 186 ft (57 m) demethaniser tower from the Watco Terminal in Houston, Texas, to Loving, New Mexico.
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NewsGPO Heavylift delivers Prysmian barge to USA
GPO Heavylift successfully completed a significant transatlantic project, transporting Prysmian’s cable laying barge Ulisse from Pikkala, Finland to Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
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NewsHALO module delivered to USA
Antonov Airlines, in collaboration with transport engineering specialist Fagioli, completed the transatlantic transportation of the habitation and logistics outpost (HALO) module – the first component of the future lunar space station Gateway.
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NewsTrump looks overseas to boost US maritime industry
On April 9, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to revitalise US shipbuilding and strengthen the US-flag fleet.
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NewsMammoet moves EO reactors in Alberta
Mammoet has successfully transport two ethylene oxide (EO) reactors within Alberta, Canada.
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NewsFracht North America appoints Reyes
Fabian Reyes has joined Fracht North America as vice president of strategic business development.
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NewsStevens Towing shuffles managerial pack
USA-based Stevens Towing Company has made several key leadership promotions.
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NewsFish joins Fracht North America
Edward Fish has joined Fracht North America as senior vice president of EPC industrial projects.
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NewsPort NOLA appoints Marino
The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Loren Marino as vice president of external affairs and chief of staff.
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NewsCeva boosts China-US air services
Ceva Logistics expanded its air services between China and the USA at the end of March with a new transpacific charter programme.
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NewsOIA Global acquires JF Moran
Portland, USA-based OIA Global has acquired compatriot Customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm JF Moran.