Overland news – Page 41
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NewsDaseke snaps up Aveda Transportation
Texas-based flatbed and specialised haulage company, Daseke, has completed the acquisition of Aveda Transportation and Energy Services.
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NewsLBH and Rhenus target waterway market
Port services provider LBH Group is planning to form a joint venture with logistics service provider Rhenus in the European inland waterway shipping sector.
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NewsSMIT extends Mammoet partnership
Mammoet has signed a framework agreement with Dutch manufacturer Royal SMIT Transformers, extending their partnership for a further five years.
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NewsSC&RA encourages weather preparedness
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has published Severe Weather Guidelines for the crane and rigging industry.
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NewsKamag set to electrify Wiesel range
German manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles Kamag, part of the TII Group, has partnered with Alelion Energy Systems in the development of autonomous vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries.
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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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NewsOntario takes escorts private
Effective July 1, 2018, all superload permit moves in Ontario, which previously required provincial police escorts, will require newly certified private pilot escorts through the Certified Superload Escort Program.
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NewsSarens plucks Makzume in Turkey
Sarens has formed a joint venture with LAM - Lyonel A. Makzume Shipping Agencies (Makzume) to expand its operations in Turkey and neighbouring countries.
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NewsTrail King expands team in South Dakota
Trail King Industries has appointed Jon Duesterhoeft as the director of sales operations, supporting the company’s team at its South Dakota location.
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NewsSRT signs with Contractors
SRT Transportation Solutions has announced an agreement with Contractors Cargo to manage, market and operate the CCRX 40010 20-axle Schnabel railcar.
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NewsGermany set to increase HGV tolls
The German cabinet has passed the fifth Federal Road Toll Act (Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz). Starting January 1, 2019, there will be an increase in the tolls imposed on heavy goods vehicles (HGV).
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NewsHareket takes MGSL delivery
Cometto has delivered 108 axle lines of MGSL heavy-duty modules to Turkey’s Hareket Heavy Lifting & Project Transportation.
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NewsSimsHD expands fleet
SimsHD has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of a heavy haulage trailer fleet, including a USD3 million Trail King 24-axle dual lane trailer.
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NewsGoldhofer boosts representation in Spain and Portugal
Goldhofer has appointed Mycsa Mulder y Co as its exclusive sales and service partner for Spain and Portugal.
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NewsOrllati opts for Faymonville
Switzerland's Orllati Group, which specialises in major construction works, has taken delivery of a four-axle MultiMax semi-trailer from Faymonville.
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NewsESTA honours members with 2018 awards
The ESTA Awards of Excellence 2018 had another successful year honouring and recognising members that have performed an outstanding achievement in their field of operations.
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NewsTradelossa places Goldhofer order
Mexico-based Tradelossa has ordered a Goldhofer Faktor 5 high girder bridge module.
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NewsManitoulin adds IPE to portfolio
Quebec-headquartered Manitoulin Global Forwarding has acquired Toronto-based IPE Logistics Canada.
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NewsDouble delivery for Drake
Australia-based trailer manufacturer - the Drake Group - has recently manufactured and delivered trailers to two heavy haulage transport companies.
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NewsALE follows in Cook's footsteps
ALE Heavy Lift has recently completed the landmark relocation of one of only two full-size replicas of Captain James Cook's ship, HMS Endeavour, the bark commanded by Cook when he charted New Zealand and discovered the eastern coast of Australi