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NewsMSI slips as uncertainty stirs multipurpose market
The 17th edition of One World’s Market Sentiment Index (MSI) reveals another dip in industry confidence, falling to 53.3 amid tariff turmoil, transpacific trade contraction, and energy project setbacks. Yet with most multipurpose tonnage still fully employed, some see a sector better positioned to endure volatility than in years past.
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NewsBrestPort and SFPC formalise strategic partnership
France’s BrestPort and Ireland’s Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) have formalised a strategic partnership, underpinned by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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NewsESTA releases guidance to reduce dangers from AdBlue faults
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has released updated guidance to help its members minimise issues with AdBlue – also known as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
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NewsMammoet begins replacing 19 crane girder beams at oxygen steel plant
Mammoet has begun replacing 19 crane girder beams as part of the modernisation of central production units at a thyssenkrupp Steel oxygen steel plant in Duisburg, Germany.
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NewsLTM 1650-8.1 becomes RT trans’ largest crane
Serbian crane and heavy haulage company RT trans has added a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane to its roster, becoming the largest crane in the company’s fleet.
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NewsDenzai establishes Ukrainian operation
Japanese heavy lifting and transport specialist Denzai has set its sights on the Ukrainian market with the establishment of an office in Kyiv and a partnership with heavy lift provider Crane Ukraine to support the construction of wind farms in the country.
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NewsDeadline approaching for the Heavy Lift Awards 2025
The Heavy Lift Awards 2025 entry deadline is fast approaching, with just over two weeks remaining to start and submit your entries. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised among the industry’s best.
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NewsWireCo launches Durascend
Wire and synthetic rope specialist WireCo has launched Durascend, one of its latest rotation-resistant compacted ropes.
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NewsWallem brings project cargoes and carriers together
In the highly competitive breakbulk cargo sector, Wallem Ship Agency continues to benefit from its ability to serve clients with specific needs and niche market requirements. With a focus Southeast Asia, the ship management group is quietly optimistic, writes Dickson Chin, managing director at Wallem Ship Agency.
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NewsPSA BDP acquires majority stake in ED Forwarding
USA-based PSA BDP has acquired a majority stake in ED Forwarding, a Mexico-based logistics services provider.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen finalises sale of MIRRAT
Ro-ro shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen has finalised the sale of its Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal (MIRRAT) to Australian Amalgamated Terminals.
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NewsShifting port call activity for the MPP market
Data from Esgian’s multipurpose market insight reports shows shifting activity levels at ports in the Far East, USA and Europe from 2022 to Q1 2025, with further surges and slowdowns anticipated as a result of new tariffs and trade policies introduced this year.
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NewsSarens and XCMG form strategic cooperation agreement
Crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport provider Sarens and global construction machinery manufacturer XCMG Machinery have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
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NewsAAL delivers trio of Konecranes port cranes
Multipurpose shipping line AAL Shipping has delivered three fully assembly Konecranes port cranes from Schiedam and Westdorpe, the Netherlands, to ports in Mexico and Chile.
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NewsLing Ling to head up TGP’s Malaysia branch
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Lim Ling Ling as managing director Malaysia after the project forwarding firm opened an office in the Southeast Asian country.
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NewsPort of Townsville to develop project cargo laydown facility
Australia’s port of Townsville is investing in a 14 ha project cargo laydown area at its East Port Precinct that will support future industry development and renewable energy projects across the region.
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NewsLaso forms partnership with Tagar Group
Portugal’s Laso Transportes and Tagar Group have formed a strategic partnership aimed at expanding and consolidating their presence in the lifting and transport sector.
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NewsRavestein delivers ro-ro pontoon for Peel Ports
Shipyard and construction company Ravestein is delivering a ro-ro pontoon for Peel Ports Group in the UK.
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NewsWatson takes over as chair of Forth Ports
Robin Watson will succeed Forth Ports’ chair, Lord Smith of Kelvin as he retires after 10 years in the role.
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NewsRotrex Winches rebrands as LGH Winches
UK-headquartered winch specialist Rotrex Winches has rebranded as LGH Winches across the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium, effective May 1, 2025.