All articles by Sophie Barnes – Page 26
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NewsDSV’s Andersen to step down next year
DSV’s group ceo Jens Bjørn Andersen will step down from the role by September 30, 2024, after 16 years at the helm of the company. He will be succeeded by current chief operating officer (coo) Jens H. Lund.
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NewsHuisman develops Wind Gust Buster
Huisman has developed a system that enables crane operators to anticipate and react to changing wind speeds, gusts, and direction during the installation of wind turbine blades.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades Aniara’s bulbous bow
Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s ro-ro vessel Aniara has been fitted with an upgraded bulbous bow.
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NewsShipping industry an easy target for cyberattacks
A report from law firm HFW and maritime cyber security company CyberOwl has revealed that the maritime industry remains an “easy target” for cyber criminals, with the average cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments skyrocketing over the past 12 months.
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NewsNordic Crane expands fleet with JS-250 jack-up system
Nordic Crane has boosted its heavy lift capabilities with an Enerpac JS-250 jack-up system, designed to lift loads up to 1,300 tonnes.
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NewsVanguard boosts fleet with Scheuerle RBTS
The South African heavy lift logistics provider Vanguard has purchased six rotor blade transport systems (RBTS) from TII Scheuerle.
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NewsAAL selects representative in Taiwan
Multipurpose operator AAL Shipping is expanding its presence in Taiwan with the appointment Taiwan Wallem Transportation as its exclusive commercial and port agency representative in the country.
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NewsBBC Chartering to add BBC Rostov
BBC Chartering’s F500-type multipurpose heavy lift vessel BBC Rostov has been launched and is in line to join the fleet towards the end of the year.
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NewsAir Partner completes urgent delivery for AOG operation
Air Partner has coordinated the transport of an oversized aircraft engine for a client that urgently required assistance for an aircraft on ground (AOG) operation.
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NewsFirst LTM 1110-5.2 units to be delivered
Crane and heavy haulage contractor Riga Mainz has taken delivery of one of the first LTM 1110-5.2 mobile cranes, equipped with LICCON3 crane control and redesigned cabs.
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NewsAllelys delivers transformers for Dogger Bank scope
Allelys has completed its second and third packages of work for the Dogger Bank B onshore converter station, part of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
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NewsVertom Joy joins Vertraco’s Europe Caribbean Line
Vertraco Shipping has added the 11,500-dwt vessel Vertom Joy to its Europe Caribbean Line (ECL) fleet.
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NewsSAL’s Sofie debuts updated look
SAL Heavy Lift’s vessel Sofie has docked at Wallmann Terminal following a revamp at a shipyard that saw the ship get a complete makeover, including an updated ballast water treatment system, and silicone anti-fouling coating that reduces emissions and fuel consumption.
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NewsDuncan to join Modulift team
Under-the-jib equipment manufacturer Modulift has appointed Mike Duncan to its team, responsible for global business development.
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NewsUAL promotes Galli to its board
Universal Africa Lines (UAL) has appointed Tania Galli as a member of its board of directors.
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NewsHopkins joins Allelys
UK-based heavy haulage specialist Allelys has appointed Neil Hopkins as contract manager.
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NewsLogistics Plus opens in Kansas
Logistics Plus has opened an office in Kansas City that will provide rail, heavy haul, energy sector and project logistics services.
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NewsHareket signs partnership agreement with Arab Development
Türkiye’s heavy lift and engineered transport provider Hareket has signed a strategic partnership agreement with UAE-based Arab Development.
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NewsVoltaire installs first Dogger Bank turbine
Jan De Nul Group’s jack-up installation vessel Voltaire recently installed its first offshore wind turbine at Dogger Bank.
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NewsEFG Scandinavia files for insolvency
Norway-based EFG Scandinavia has filed for insolvency at the Hordaland District Court, Bergen. Established in 2017, the company has been providing tailored heavy lift solutions mainly in the Nordic countries.