All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in September 2024
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ArticleUkraine conflict shaking up infrastructure in the Baltic and Caspian seas
The outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022 led to a cascading of supply chain disruptions worldwide. The Caspian and Baltic regions have both been impacted significantly with the drive towards domestic alternative energy production being spurred on by a cutting off of Russian gas imports in the Baltics and the opening up of the Middle Corridor as a result of supply chain pressure through the Caspian.
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NewsSarens partners with Empire Energy to develop US offshore wind projects
Empire Energy Partners’ offshore division has signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) framework agreement with Sarens to enhance the development of offshore wind projects in the USA.
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NewsEntries open for Seahorse Journalist Awards 2024
Entries are now open for the Seahorse Journalist Awards 2024. The event, hosted by the Seahorse Freight Association, celebrates excellence in transportation and logistics reporting and will take place on December 2 in London.
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NewsCalifornia governor signs bill to expediate Pier Wind
California governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2235, which will allow the port of Long Beach to expedite the design and construction of Pier Wind, a proposed 400 acre (161.9 ha) terminal for the floating wind energy industry.
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NewsHavfram lands Waterkant and Nordlicht contracts
Havfram has secured contracts to provide offshore wind installation vessels to projects in the German part of the North Sea.
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NewsDNV opens in Geneva
Classification society DNV has opened its first office in Geneva, Switzerland.
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NewsLiu promoted at Chapman Freeborn
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as president of its newly expanded operation across Greater China.
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NewsCadeler eyes Asia-Pacific potential with reservation agreement
Cadeler signed a vessel reservation agreement (VRA) for a pipeline of wind projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
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NewsPhilaPort updates on potential stoppage
The port of Philadelphia shared an update on the looming strike action set to affect the entire US East and Gulf coasts.
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NewsUnion to vote against DB Schenker deal this week
German railway and transport union EVG is reportedly planning to vote against the sale of forwarder DB Schenker to DSV later this week.
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NewsAderco achieves B Corp certification
Fuel treatment technology provider Aderco has achieved B Corp certification.
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NewsILA and USMX deadlocked as strike looms for October 1
A strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is set to go ahead at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 1, as talks between the dockworkers union and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) employer group seem deadlocked.
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NewsEXG completes transport of hydropower equipment in India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) completed the transport of heavy and oversized hydropower equipment from Adani Hazira Port to a designated site in Gujarat.
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NewsAinscough installs cycle and pedestrian bridge in Newton
Ainscough Crane Hire’s Welsh division has installed a new cycle and pedestrian bridge, known as the Active Travel Bridge, over the River Severn in Newton, Powys.
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NewsABP appoints Watts as business development manager
Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Christine Watts as its new business development manager, focusing on developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chains and transport solutions.
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NewsSpliethoff places order for eight MPP vessels in major fleet expansion
Spliethoff has placed an order with Wuhu Shipyard in China for a series of eight multi-purpose vessels with an option for two additional ships.
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NewsCutillo to retire from WCA Projects at the end of 2024
Bruce Cutillo, general manager of the WCA Projects network, will retire at the end of this year.
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NewsWallenius upsizing twelve Shaper-class vessels on order
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is upsizing four of its twelve Shaper-class vessels currently on order with Jinling Shipyard in Jiangsu, China.
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NewsGeelongPort developing site for offshore wind terminal
GeelongPort will develop up to 25 ha of land at its Oyster Cove site and build a new offshore wind farm terminal.
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NewsCrespo joins Bas & Josa
Daniel Crespo has joined Barcelona-based Bas & Josa to develop its project cargo business and reinforce sales in northern and western Spain.