All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in April 2019 – Page 6
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NewsRecord year for Liebherr
The Liebherr Group has achieved an annual turnover of over EUR10 billion (USD11.3 billion) for the first time in the company’s history.
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NewsChanges at the top for UHL
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has appointed Lars Bonnesen as managing director and Christian Monsted as general manager, as Lars Rolner takes on the position of managing director of the holding company, United Shipping Group.
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NewsBBC overtakes Cosco in multipurpose top spot
BBC Chartering has reclaimed its title as the world’s largest multipurpose operator by deadweight from China’s Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers, according to Dynamar's latest report.
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NewsACS supports Mozambique relief efforts
Air Charter Service (ACS) has worked with various aid agencies and governments to transport almost 500 tons (453.6 tonnes) of humanitarian aid to Mozambique following cyclone Idai.
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NewsDowning heads up Priority Freight’s projects division
UK-headquartered Priority Freight has appointed Steve Downing as head of group projects. He will be responsible for developing and leading the company’s recently launched project division.
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NewsKässbohrer readies for bauma
Kässbohrer is displaying products from its range of platform semi-trailers at this year’s bauma exhibition, which starts today in Munich.
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NewsSpliethoff adds another five Hansa vessels to its fleet
The Spliethoff Group has confirmed the acquisition of a further five Hansa Heavy Lift vessels.
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NewsNord/LB exits ship financing
Germany bank Nord/LB has confirmed that it will withdraw from the ship financing sector.
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NewsJan De Nul orders Voltaire
Jan De Nul Group has placed an order at China’s Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry for the jack-up installation vessel, Voltaire.
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NewsGAC sets up in Guyana
GAC has established GAC Logistics and Shipping (Guyana), which will provide support for oil and gas clients in the Atlantic region of South America.
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NewsLiebherr crane goes to Switzerland
Switzerland-based construction company, Christen, has purchased a LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane from Liebherr.
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NewsBreithaupt & Philipp buys ‘compact powerhouse’
Germany-based Breithaupt & Philipp has bought a three-axle Demag AC 60-3 all-terrain crane.
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NewsPD Ports secures deal with Cargow
The UK’s PD Ports has secured a deal with Cargow that will see the Dutch shipping line operate a bi-weekly connection to Teesport.
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NewsBIMCO to open office in Athens
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is opening an office in Athens later this year.
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NewsSolar improvements generate new project logistics business
Developments in the design and size of solar power installations are opening up opportunities for project forwarders and heavy lift providers, reports Phil Hastings.
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NewsStraightpoint partners with Dutest in UAE
Lifting equipment supplier Dutest will distribute Straightpoint’s range of load cells throughout the UAE.
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NewsIMCA appoints technical director
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Mark Ford as technical director.
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NewsMammoet’s Focus crane to launch by 2020
Mammoet is moving forward with the development of its Focus crane concept, which it claims will be the ideal heavy lift solution for projects in confined spaces.
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NewsBigMove expands fleet
BigMove, a European alliance of 13 medium-sized logistics companies, has expanded its fleet with the addition of 19 lowbed semi-trailers.
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NewsThwin joins Air Partner
Air Partner, a global aviation services group, has appointed Oscar Thwin as its Asia Pacific vice president of freight.