All articles by Sophie Barnes – Page 83
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NewsShipping should prepare for the spread of coronavirus
Maritime law firm Hill Dickinson has warned that the shipping industry needs to be prepared for potential restrictions in order to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has originated in China.
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NewsRhenus places Konecranes order
Rhenus Logistics has ordered a 125-tonne lifting capacity Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane for the Rhenus Deep Sea terminal at the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam.
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NewsD. Turner calls on Enerpac for transformer move
D. Turner & Son has used an Enerpac skidding system to move four 16-ton (14.5-tonne) transformers in and out of a building in London, UK.
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NewsDSV forms partnership with Vestas
DSV Panalpina has signed a strategic partnership agreement with wind turbine manufacture Vestas.
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NewsHeavy Lift Awards heads to London for 2020
HLPFI is pleased to announce that the Heavy Lift Awards 2020 will take place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on October 21 this year.
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NewsSchuisdziara joins Hansa Meyer as managing director
Hansa Meyer Global Transport has appointed Jan-Dirk Schuisdziara as managing director.
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NewsSC&RA outlines 2020 conference agenda
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has revealed the speakers for its 2020 Annual Conference, which will be held from April 14-18 at the Amelia Island Plantation in Florida, USA.
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NewsNavigating Sulphur 2020
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has praised the implementation of the 0.5 percent sulphur cap on marine fuel, claiming that, so far, the transition has been “relatively smooth”, although charter party disputes are expected to emerge soon.
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NewsUnique Group adds to spreader beam inventory
Unique Group has signed a partnership agreement with lifting and spreader beam manufacturer Britlift.
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NewsZagrebtrans adds Scheuerle modules
Croatia-headquartered Zagrebtrans has acquired an UltralightCombi trailer combination from Scheuerle, a subsidiary of the TII Group.
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NewsTWD designs monopile sling connector
Temporary Works Design (TWD) has developed a monopile sling connector concept, which it claims provides a quick, safe and remote-controlled solution for rigging activities.
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NewsGenoa bridge takes shape
Construction of the new Genoa bridge in Italy is making progress, with 14 out of the 18 piers now installed.
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NewsOrion fuelled with LNG
Nauticor’s bunker vessel Kairos has supplied DEME’s offshore installation vessel Orion with LNG at the port of Rostock, Germany.
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NewsUHL boosts fleet with 12 ships
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has updated its fleet list to include nine Eco Lifter multipurpose vessels that were previously delivered to Zeamarine.
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NewsBBC confirms takeover of Zeamarine ships
BBC Chartering has confirmed that it has signed contracts for six ships that were previously sailing for Zeamarine.
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NewsBDP names Harper
BDP International has appointed Katherine Harper as its chief financial officer (cfo).
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NewsLADOL partners with Mammoet
The Lagos Deep Offshore Logistic Base (LADOL) in Nigeria have signed a collaboration agreement with engineered transport and heavy lift specialist Mammoet.
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NewsBIMCO warns of escalating tensions in the Middle East
In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, BIMCO has warned shipping owners and operators to remain vigilant and carefully monitor the situation.
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NewsKässbohrer appoints Llecha in Spain
Trailer manufacturer Kässbohrer has appointed Jordi Llecha as its country manager in Spain.
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NewsDecarbonising shipping comes at a USD1 tn cost
At least USD1 trillion of capital investment in land-based and ship-related infrastructure is required to reach the 2050 goal of reducing shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent of 2008 levels.