All articles by Sophie Barnes – Page 9
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NewsAllelys utilises Modulift beams for generator lift
Three Modulift-designed and manufactured spreader beams have been used by UK-based Allelys to lift a 176-tonne steam turbine generator.
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NewsUECC collaborates to advance CNSL-based biofuels
Ro-ro shipping line United European Car Carriers (UECC) is collaborating with maritime advisory Lloyd’s Register FOBAS, engine manufacturer Wärtsilä, and biofuel supplier ACT Group to advance studies into cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel.
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NewsLEEA appoints Ng in Southeast Asia
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed William Ng as its member engagement manager for Southeast Asia.
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NewsRhenus and Seaway7 extend partnership
Rhenus Port Logistics in Rotterdam and Seaway7 have signed a 10-year agreement to extend their partnership.
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NewsPeak Group partners with Clarksons
Bergen, Norway-headquartered dry cargo shipping line Peak Group has formed a strategic collaboration with Clarksons Port Services to combine their expertise in port agency logistics and expand services across the North Sea.
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NewsEuroports and Hanko link up for wind energy hub
Euroports Group and the port of Hanko in Finland have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to establish a wind energy hub at Koverhar harbour.
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NewsTGP bolsters Bremen team with trio of appointments
Project freight forwarder Trans Global Projects (TGP) has made three appointments to its team in Bremen, Germany, to bolster its operational capacity.
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CapPro newsFast-tracking wind energy in Victoria
Changes to land and planning regulations in Victoria, Australia, aim to speed up the development of renewable energy projects in the state, which intends to have at least 2 GW of offshore wind energy by 2032, increasing to 4 GW by 2035 and 9 GW by 2040.
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NewsRoll Group to enter barge market
Roll Group has held a steel cutting ceremony in Batam, Indonesia, for the latest addition to its fleet – the Roll Barge One.
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NewsFast-tracking wind energy in Victoria
Changes to land and planning regulations in Victoria, Australia, aim to speed up the development of renewable energy projects in the state, which intends to have at least 2 GW of offshore wind energy by 2032, increasing to 4 GW by 2035 and 9 GW by 2040.
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NewsDenzai plans large-scale investment in equipment
Japan-headquartered heavy lifting and transportation specialist Denzai Group has signed a committed loan facility, totalling JPY12.2 billion (USD81 million), that it will use to invest in equipment to support onshore and offshore wind energy projects.
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NewsKohnen steps up to lead Combi Lift in Thailand
Juergen Kohnen has been appointed managing director of the newly established Combi Lift Project Logistics (Thailand).
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NewsBlue Water Shipping to transport Yinson modules
Project logistics specialist Blue Water Shipping will transport 15 topside modules for Yinson Production’s Agogo floating, storage, production and offloading vessel (FPSO).
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NewsCuxhaven gets a boost from National Ports Strategy
Germany’s federal government launched a National Ports Strategy last week. While some have criticized the approach for its lack of financing plans, others have welcomed the development.
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NewsStormGeo gains full ownership of Climatempo
Weather intelligence software provider StormGeo has acquired 100 percent ownership of Brazil-based meteorological service provider Climatempo.
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NewsThe recruitment challenges facing project freight forwarders
Cast your mind back six or seven years ago and project freight forwarders would have jumped out of their seats at the prospect of the buoyant market experienced in recent times. However, a dearth of talent entering the industry when times were lean has manifest as a skills gap today, leaving logisticians with plenty of opportunities but few resources to take them on.
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NewsNorden to bolster Capesize fleet
Danish shipping company Norden has acquired four Capesize newbuildings, which are slated for delivery between 2025 and 2027.
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NewsFagioli coordinates rotor delivery
Italy-headquartered transport engineering specialist Fagioli has handled the transport of a 230-tonne rotor from Terni to Shanghai, China.
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NewsMarr awarded heavy lift contract in the UK
Tower crane specialist Marr Contracting has been awarded a contract to provide specialised heavy lifting crane services for the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) near Northwich, Cheshire, in the UK.
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NewsEngineered Rigging adds Enerpac unit to rental fleet
USA-based Engineered Rigging has expanded its rental-ready heavy lifting equipment fleet with an additional Enerpac SBL500 hydraulic gantry.