All articles by Sophie Barnes – Page 38
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NewsFrance to replace TENET system for abnormal loads
France is rolling out an online platform for the registration of abnormal loads, according to the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA).
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ArticleSpain and Portugal – vying to become Europe’s energy powerhouse
Rich in natural renewable energy resources, the Iberian Peninsula is well positioned to be at the forefront of the European energy transition, while a strong cluster of manufacturers and EPCs based in the region continue to provide project cargo opportunities. Sophie Barnes reports.
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NewsBlue Water opens Iraq office
Blue Water Shipping is expanding its network in the Middle East with the opening of an office in Iraq.
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NewsTerra Marique completes Alloa deliveries
UK-based Robert Wynn and Sons has utilised its heavy lift ro-ro barge Terra Marique to deliver cargoes via the River Forth to Alloa, Scotland.
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NewsVetterlein and Wehr join DHL IP
DHL Industrial Projects has appointed Lars Vetterlein and Jan Wehr to its chartering team.
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NewsGeodis expands in Switzerland with ITS acquisition
Freight forwarder Geodis has acquired Switzerland-based ITS - International Transport & Shipping.
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NewsGPLN gathers in Rotterdam
Members of the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) gathered in Rotterdam from June 3-5 for the network’s 18th annual general meeting.
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NewsUnited O7 grows in Italy
United O7 – United Heavy Lift (UHL) and Ocean7 Projects’ joint venture – is opening a branch office in Italy from July 2023.
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NewsModulift delivers custom beam
Modulift has designed and manufactured a bespoke lifting beam capable of recovering a micro tunnelling machine from the depths of the sea.
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NewsMammoet rolls out zero-emission SPMT options
Mammoet is offering a zero-emission option for SPMT transport operations to its customers.
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NewsCrosby launches LoadConnect
The Crosby Group has launched the Crosby Straightpoint LoadConnect cloud-based software, which can monitor loads from any distance and from anywhere around the world to improve safety and efficiency at work sites.
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NewsPetit named deputy managing director of Bolloré Logistics
Bolloré Group has appointed Jérôme Petit as deputy managing director of Bolloré Logistics.
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NewsGN Rope Fittings builds 3,000-tonne shackle
GN Rope Fittings – a leading manufacturer of ROV, mooring, heavy lifting and rigging connections to the global oil and gas and offshore wind industries – has built a forged shackle with a working load limit of 3,000 tonnes.
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NewsVuorsola removes electrostatic filter with Cometto axle lines
Finnish mining and smelting company Boliden tasked Pori-based heavy load specialist Vuorsola with the removal of a 243-tonne electrostatic filter from its nickel smelting plant in Harjavalta.
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NewsPort Freeport completes berth expansion
Port Freeport in Texas, USA, completed its Berth 8 construction project and marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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NewsZuidnatie prepares for Konecranes delivery
Antwerp-based terminal operator Zuidnatie has placed an order for a Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane.
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NewsJAS Projects establishes global management committee
JAS Projects has formed a global management committee, following changes at its headquarters in Bremen, Germany.
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NewsWagenborg completes transatlantic voyage with biofuels
One of Wagenborg’s F-class vessels has completed its first transatlantic voyage using co-processed marine fuel, resulting in a 68 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) for that specific voyage.
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NewsCrowley invests in Tugdock
USA-based maritime company Crowley has invested in UK-based Tugdock, which develops a road-transportable floating drydock for the offshore wind energy industry.
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NewsG2 Ocean embarks on fleet expansion
Norwegian shipping line G2 Ocean is strengthening its fleet with the addition of a 55,889 dwt semi-open vessel and up to four ammonia-ready 82,300 dwt open hatch vessels.