February 1 - Two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes have started operations at Euroports' Leftbank Terminal in the Port of Antwerp.
The LHM 600 crane has a maximum heavy lift capacity of 208 tonnes and together with the LHM 550 machine, the two cranes provide a tandem lifting capacity of up to 275 tonnes.
Euroports claims the cranes will strengthen its capability in handling large steel volumes, and bulk cargo consignments.
The cranes have already been put to use by Grieg Star Shipping.
The final monopiles for the Eoliennes en Mer Iles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farm have been delivered by Boskalis’ heavy transport vessel Blue Marlin.
USA-based transport engineering specialist Berard has further strengthened heavy transport capabilities with the recent delivery of 12 additional axle lines of Scheuerle SPMTs
BBC Chartering said that its fifth Lakermax newbuild multipurpose vessel, BBC Santiago, successfully passed sea trials last week.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht, banning the ship from entering Australian ports for 180 days.
Vertom has placed an order for four 10,700 dwt geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India.
Damen Shipyards has delivered two Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 vessels to Squtrixo General Trading. Additionally, a CF 3850 will also be handed over to the company.
