Sophie Barnes
Sophie joined the industry in 2017 as staff writer at Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International. After winning the Seahorse journalism award for newcomer of the year, went on to become news editor and subsequently deputy editor of the magazine.
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- sb@heavyliftpfi.com
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- https://www.heavyliftpfi.com
- News
Intermarine adds multipurpose duo and expands into bulk operations
USA-based multipurpose operator Intermarine, part of Harren Group, is adding two F300 vessels to its fleet and expanding its portfolio to offer bulk shipping services.
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Mega Move Alliance launched
AIN Group, whose global networks include XLProjects (XLP), has launched Mega Move Alliance (MMA) for project forwarders and breakbulk charterers.
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JSI Alliance deploys Zhong Rhen 122 for barge shipment
The JSI Alliance has loaded nine barges on its semi-submersible deck carrier Zhong Ren 122 in Nantong, China.
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M.J. Van Riel deploys CombiMax trailer for transformer work
Dutch transport specialist M.J. Van Riel has delivered an 88-tonne transformer from Regensburg, Germany, to Veghel in the province of North Brabant, the Netherlands, using its CombiMax trailer from Faymonville.
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East Anglia Three converter station sailing onboard BigRoll Beaufort
The offshore converter station for ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia Three offshore wind farm has been loaded onboard the heavy transport vessel BigRoll Beaufort for transport from Romania to Norway, where construction will be completed.
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Port Esbjerg bolsters crane fleet with LHM 600
Denmark’s Port Esbjerg has added a Liebherr LHM 600 mobile harbour crane to its fleet.
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Gruber to open Verona hub
Gruber Logistics has invested more than EUR2 million (USD2.2 million) in a transport hub in Verona, Italy.
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DAKO handles mill shell shipment
DAKO Worldwide Transport and LTW Africa Logistics collaborated on the transport of a 150-tonne mill shell, along with 500 freight tons of accessories, for a cement plant extension project in Banjul, Gambia.
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NAM to boost fleet with two B747s
Network Airline Management (NAM), through its partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic (AAI), has expanded its fleet of aircraft with two further Boeing 747-400 freighters.
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Roll Group names Bielecke
Roll Group has appointed Benjamin Silva Bielecke as its senior commercial manager.
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Malin’s SMTP development moves ahead
Malin Group’s plan to develop the Scottish Marine Technology Park (SMTP) has moved forward, with its planning permission in principle application being approved.
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Construction sector faces economic headwinds
Forecasts about the construction sector vary from region to region, with some analysts predicting large-scale spending and growth, and others wary of rising costs.
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Road Haulage Association launches Abnormal Loads Group
The UK’s Road Haulage Association (RHA) is spearheading the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG) to support heavy hauliers operating in the country.
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South Brooklyn Marine Terminal progresses with construction manager selected
Construction and development firm Skanska has been awarded the USD861 million contract to develop the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) into a dedicated offshore wind port.
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Revolution Wind cargoes arrive onboard RollDock Storm
Tower sections for the USA’s Revolution Wind offshore wind farm have arrived at the port of New London’s State Pier Terminal onboard Roll Group’s heavy transport vessel RollDock Storm.
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Bingley joins Air One Aviation
Air One Aviation has appointed Paul Bingley as a key account manager.
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Port NOLA names Coates as chief commercial officer
The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Amanda Coates as its chief commercial officer, responsible for the port’s business development strategies and real estate operations.
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Liebherr units deployed for bridge reconstruction
Crane service provider Thömen, part of the Hüffermann Group, is using four Liebherr cranes to replace two railway overpasses on the Alster River in Hamburg.
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Positive results for Cargolux
All-cargo airline Cargolux generated a positive net result for its 2023 financial year despite challenging market conditions, which are forecast to continue in the coming year.
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ESTA Awards winners revealed in Paris
The winners of the 2024 ESTA Awards were revealed earlier this week the Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.