UTC calls on Mammoet for Colombia power project
Mammoet has transported 11 engines, weighing 287 tonnes each, to a remote location in San Antonio, Colombia, on behalf of freight forwarder UTC Overseas.
Ports of Indiana selects port directors
Ports of Indiana in the USA has appointed George Ott as port director in Jeffersonville and Jason May as port director in Mount Vernon.
Montagrues adds 300-tonne capacity Liebherr crane
French mobile crane rental company Montagrues – a subsidiary of the Plissonneau Group – has added a 300-tonne capacity LTM 1300-6.3 to its fleet.
Norden to acquire Thorco Projects
Danish shipping company Norden has agreed to acquire Thorco Projects, diversifying its offering into the breakbulk, wind energy and steel shipping business.
PSA acquires Sotrans stake
PSA International, through its subsidiary PSA Cargo Solutions Vietnam Investments, has acquired a minority stake in Sotrans Group from Indo-Trans Logistics (ITL).
Argentia secures second major offshore wind contract
The port of Argentia, Canada, has secured its second major contract in support of US offshore wind energy developments, and Mammoet is positioning equipment at the gateway.
ASDO launches heavy shackles geared to wind energy applications
Dortmund, Germany-based Anker Schroeder ASDO has launched heavy lifting shackles, ranging in capacity from 85-1,500 tonnes, in heavy duty (HD), heavy super (HS), and heavy polar (HP) ranges.
Doherty Heavy Haulage expands with SLS acquisition
UK-based Reimer, owner of Doherty Heavy Haulage, has acquired freight forwarder Specialist Logistics Services (SLS) and its partner company Martin Burgess Logistics.
CVC ties up Scan Global deal
CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII has completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding of Denmark-headquartered Scan Global Logistics.
GPA elects board officers as ports boost breakbulk capabilities
The USA’s Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has elected Kent Fountain as chairman of the board, Alec Poitevint as vice chairman, and Chris Womack as secretary-treasurer, effective July 1.