Skellingsted joins LPX Partners as managing director
Thomas Skellingsted has joined global logistics and supply chain advisory and investment firm LPX Partners as managing director.
Stevens Towing reports strong first half, project cargo demand buoyant
South Carolina, USA-headquartered Stevens Towing reported a positive first half of the year, its tug and barge fleet reporting an extremely busy second quarter, with the project cargo market continuing to strengthen.
Kloiber retires from Gebrüder Weiss
After 35 years’ service, Peter Kloiber has retired from his roles at Swiss freight forwarder Gebrüder Weiss. Peter Schafleitner, former director of product management land transport, will now join the managerial board.
LDA makes key business changes
Independent private equity firm InfraVia Capital Partners has acquired an 80 percent stake in Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA), a subsidiary of the Louis-Dreyfus Company. LDA now plans to invest some EUR1 billion (USD1.18 billion) in the fleet and new technologies. Moreover, Samira Draoua has also joined LDA as ceo.
Collett handles pair of transformers at the port of Goole
UK-based heavy transport provider Collett & Sons has handled a pair of transformers – each weighing 143 tonnes – at the port of Goole in the UK.
Construction underway at port of Raahe’s project cargo quay
Construction is underway at the port of Raahe’s Syvälaituri 3 – deep pier 3 – in Finland, which will be primarily used to handle project cargo at the port.
Osbit opens expanded offshore wind facility at the port of Blyth
Offshore wind engineering company Osbit has opened an assembly and service facility at the port of Blyth in the UK.
Tadano Infrastructure Solutions launched following IHI acquisition
Crane manufacturer Tadano has acquired the transportation system business of IHI Transport Machinery, marking a milestone in its ongoing effort to expand its product portfolio.
Mammoet keeping busy in Australia
Dutch transport engineering specialist Mammoet has been busy with a trio of projects across Australia, spanning the mining, hydro and battery energy storage system (BESS) sectors.
McCoshen selected as GLS administrator
Mike McCoshen has been sworn in as the administrator of the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS).
