ABC selects WFS for Liège development
April 19 - AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has selected Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as its handling partner to at Liège Airport.
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Crosby delivers training courses
April 19 - The Crosby Group has conducted two rigging training courses in the USA on behalf of its distribution partner, B.C. Wire Rope & Rigging.
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Egbert joins at Weserport
April 19 - Rudolf Egbert has been appointed to the management of Bremen-based terminal operator Weserport.
Views: 549
Ritchie realigns in North America
April 19 - Ritchie Bros has made two senior appointments, effective July 1, 2019, as the company aims to realign its organisation in North America.
Views: 385
Tyne moves Bedford lifeboat
April 18 - After almost two years in covered storage, the historic Bedford lifeboat has been relocated from the port of Tyne to the North East Maritime Trust’s yard in the UK, ahead of a restoration project.
Views: 439
Panalpina improves profitability
April 18 - In the first three months of 2019, Panalpina boosted its profitability by 15 percent compared to the same period of last year.
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Spiesshofer steps down as ABB ceo
April 18 - Ulrich Spiesshofer is stepping down from his role as ceo of ABB, a position he has held since 2013.
Views: 593
Wallem sets out strategy change
April 18 - Wallem has rebranded its corporate identity to reflect the company’s updated strategy and service offering.
Views: 738
Zeaborn to take full control of Zeamarine
April 18 - The Zeaborn Group has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining shares in Zeamarine – the joint venture with Intermarine that was established in May 2018.
Views: 651
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AAL calls in Felixstowe
April 18 - AAL has made its inaugural call at the UK’s port of Felixstowe to deliver four rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG).
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dship Carriers ups multipurpose capacity
April 17 - dship Carriers’ latest newbuild multipurpose vessel, Mick, has gone into service as the company continues its fleet expansion programme initiated in 2018.
Views: 824
MACS and UAL launch joint service
April 17 - MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping and Universal Africa Lines (UAL) have launched a joint multipurpose service from Europe to East Africa.
Views: 754
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ALE moves crane in one piece
April 16 - ALE is utilising its fleet of SPMTs for the relocation of a Manitowoc 18000 crawler crane as part of the Loma Blanca wind farm project in Argentina.
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EFG starts second phase of wind project
April 15 - EFG Scandinavia, part of the EMS-Fehn-Group, has started the second phase of a major construction project in Sweden.
Views: 712
Separators shipped to Kuwait
April 12 - Khimji Ramdas Shipping has coordinated the haulage of five separators, with a combined weight of 1,200 tonnes, in Oman.
Views: 1135
Sarens raises the roof
April 12 - Sarens has installed part of the Al Bayt stadium’s retractable roof in Qatar as part of the ongoing preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Views: 934
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WTS design approved
April 17 - Classification society DNV GL awarded China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) with an approval in principle (AiP) certificate for its wind turbine shuttle (WTS) concept.
Views: 652
FROM THE MAGAZINE: Review your charter parties ahead of sulphur 2020 cap
April 12 - North P&I has highlighted a number of contract issues that its members should be aware of when the 0.5 percent sulphur cap comes into effect.
Views: 851
ALE receives updated ISO certificate
April 11 - ALE has received a global health, safety, quality and environment (HSQE) accreditation, ISO 45001:2018.
Views: 956
Equipment
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DHL Industrial Projects digitalises subcontractor management
April 17 - DHL Industrial Projects has launched a digital subcontractor management program aimed at reducing risk in the supply chain and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Views: 928
Collett adds tractor unit
April 16 - Collett & Sons has taken delivery of a MAN TGX 26.580 6x4 heavy-duty truck, with two more scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks.
Views: 661
Multiple orders for Terex
April 16 - Terex received multiple crane orders at this year’s bauma exhibition, which took place last week in Munich.
Views: 779
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