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DHL Industrial Projects in thruster move

2022-08-12T08:51:00+01:00By Sophie Barnes

DHL Industrial Projects has transported a thruster unit from Sembcorp Integrated Marine in Rauma, Finland, to Galveston, USA.

Sarens opens Texas facility

2022-08-12T08:48:00+01:00By Sophie Barnes

Transport engineering specialist Sarens has opened a 5-acre (2-ha) facility Odessa, Texas, to support the oil and gas industry as well as wind energy projects.

Höegh Autoliners reports strong second quarter

2022-08-12T08:36:00+01:00By Sophie Barnes

Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners posted an operating profit of USD99 million for the second quarter of this year – a quarter-on-quarter increase of 27.7 percent. Net profit stood at USD53 million.

Silk Way West adds functionality

2022-08-12T08:33:00+01:00By Sophie Barnes

Silk Way West Airlines has redesigned its website with a responsive, user-friendly layout as well as integrated online booking services, enhanced freight tracking and a CO2 calculator.

Massey heads up Osprey heavy lifting division

2022-08-12T08:08:00+01:00By David Kershaw

UK-headquartered Osprey Group has appointed Simon Massey as managing director of its heavy lift division.

Strike action confirmed at Felixstowe

2022-08-11T11:04:00+01:00By David Kershaw

Over 1,900 workers at the port of Felixstowe – the UK’s largest container port – will begin eight days of strike action on Sunday August 21, ending on August 29, after pay talks failed to reach a satisfactory conclusion.

Barnhart assists with Gerald Desmond Bridge removal

2022-08-11T09:34:00+01:00By Sophie Barnes

Barnhart Crane & Rigging worked with Kiewit Corporation to remove the main span of the Gerald Desmond Bridge in Long Beach, USA.

UECC and Svitzer partner on biofuels

2022-08-11T08:31:00+01:00By David Kershaw

UECC is expanding the use of carbon-neutral biofuels in its logistics chain through a partnership with towage provider Svitzer.

Park joins Bertling in Middle East

2022-08-11T08:08:00+01:00By David Kershaw

Keith Park has joined project freight forwarder Bertling Logistics in the Middle East.

Sarens completes bridge installation in France

2022-08-11T08:05:00+01:00By Sophie Barnes

Heavy transport and installation contractor Sarens has installed a 250-tonne bridge in the centre of Hazebrouck, France.

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FROM THE MAGAZINE: Floating wind projects gather momentum
2022-07-28T11:51:00+01:00By Phil Hastings
Stakeholders across the heavy lift supply chain are keeping an eye on floating offshore wind developments. The sector’s commercialisation will provide future opportunities, but what the exact logistical requirements will be are still unclear, writes Phil Hastings.
FROM THE MAGAZINE: Combi Lift prepares to adapt to change
2022-06-15T12:15:00+01:00By Sophie Barnes
German heavy lift and logistics specialist Combi Lift has been busy recently, having expanded its service portfolio with the addition of a forwarding solutions division during October 2021.
FROM THE MAGAZINE: Africa carriers feel the heat
2022-06-06T12:41:00+01:00
Project logisticians and carriers active in Africa are benefiting from the protracted uptick in oil prices. The high-price environment has encouraged exploration activity. Furthermore, continuing demand for power and improved infrastructure is contributing more project cargo – and the market is overheating.