All Overland articles – Page 2
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NewsCrowley lands DFTS contract extension
Crowley has received a USD2.3 billion, seven-year contract from US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to support the military’s transportation and logistics requirements under the Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) programme.
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NewsAdBlue ‘malfunctions’ flagged by ESTA
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has requested information from its members using AdBlue in their mobile cranes and self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs).
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NewsESTA calls on blade lifter manufacturers to align with stability guidance
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is calling on manufacturers of blade lifters to check that their operating guidance accounts for new transport stability guidelines published by the association at the end of last year.
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NewsMOL and Volvo Penta partnering to test new electric ro-ro tractor
MOL and Volvo Penta are partnering to test the new electric 4x4 ro-ro tractor, the RME225, at DFDS’s facilities in Belgium.
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NewsWilliams Shipping adds yard capacity in Southampton
UK-based maritime and logistics specialist Williams Shipping has expanded its yard capacity at the port of Southampton, opening up opportunities to grow and diversity its cargo and haulage operations.
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News3P Logistics hauls stamping press to Poland
3P Logistics Industrial Projects has delivered a stamping press from the port of Hamburg, Germany, to Skawina, Poland.
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NewsSlight drop in European road freight benchmark
The European road freight rate benchmark – produced by Transport Intelligence, Upply and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) – shows that rates fell in both the spot and contract markets in Q1 2024. However, there are signs that rates could be starting to normalise.
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NewsUS states update OS/OW policies
Maryland, Illinois, and North Dakota in the USA have updated their oversized/overweight (OS/OW) policies, according to the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA).
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NewsM.J. Van Riel deploys CombiMax trailer for transformer work
Dutch transport specialist M.J. Van Riel has delivered an 88-tonne transformer from Regensburg, Germany, to Veghel in the province of North Brabant, the Netherlands, using its CombiMax trailer from Faymonville.
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NewsRoad Haulage Association launches Abnormal Loads Group
The UK’s Road Haulage Association (RHA) is spearheading the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG) to support heavy hauliers operating in the country.
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NewsGlobalink boosts heavy haulage fleet
Globalink Logistics has added 35 heavy-duty prime movers from Sitrak to its heavy haulage fleet.
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NewsESTA’s continued focus on SPMT training requirements
ESTA’s SPMT working group is progressing with its plans to establish new stability guidelines. Currently, the group is reviewing a learning outcome that will be used to establish the minimum training requirements for an SPMT operator, further enhancing user knowledge and safety.
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NewsCollett delivers supergrid transformers to Biggleswade
Working on behalf of Hyundai Electric UK, in conjunction with National Grid, UK-based heavy haulier Collett & Sons has delivered two 178-tonne supergrid transformers from Tilbury Dock in Essex to Biggleswade substation in Bedfordshire.
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NewsReforms for abnormal road transport in Europe move a step closer
Members of the European Parliament have backed moves to harmonise the numerous and complex national rules governing abnormal transport across the European Union (EU).
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NewsESTA moves forward with ECTOL scheme
Klaus Meissner has been named the chair of ESTA’s European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) as the association moves forward with the scheme.
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NewsCollett completes bridge delivery
Collett & Sons, in partnership with SH Structures, has delivered two sections for the Tan House footbridge in the UK.
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NewsESTA’s concern over DB rules
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has expressed concern at new rules and conditions imposed by Germany’s rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) on heavy transports when they cross or work near railways lines.
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NewsTradelossa supports Tren Maya project with carriage transport
Mexico-based heavy haulage specialist Tradelossa is orchestrating the delivery of train carriages from China to the port of Manzanillo to support the Tren Maya project – 1,554-km intercity railway that traverses the Yucatán Peninsula.
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NewsESTA heavy transport reforms clear another hurdle
ESTA said that long-standing proposals for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union (EU) have passed a crucial hurdle.
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NewsLaso delivers for Gardunha II
Portugal-headquartered Laso Transportes has been engaged through January and February with the delivery of 60 wind turbine components for Gardunha II project.