All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in April 2025 – Page 4
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NewsDenzai bolsters ranks with Goldhofer SPMTs
Japan’s Denzai has acquired PST-ES-E (315) SPMTs from Goldhofer.
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ArticleNavigating the heights of Austria and Switzerland
The mountainous terrain of Austria and Switzerland presents both opportunities and challenges for project logistics. Hydropower remains a cornerstone of the energy landscape, with companies specialising in the transport of oversized components for domestic and international projects. However, the management of complex multimodal transport solutions to stringent regulatory requirements and evolving economic landscapes are posing questions of project forwarders. Daniel Searle reports.
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NewsCourse set for industry-wide GHG pricing and fuel standards
Marine Environment Protection Committee 83 (MEPC 83) concluded with draft regulations that will set mandatory marine fuel standard and GHG emissions pricing for shipping, a first for the sector.
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NewsTadano takes orders for CC 78.1250-1 and CC 38.650-1 at bauma
Lifting equipment manufacturer Tadano has taken orders for its CC 78.1250-1, the latest addition to its lattice boom crawler crane offering, as well as a separate order for its CC 38.650-1. Both purchases were made at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany.
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NewsMammoet moves EO reactors in Alberta
Mammoet has successfully transport two ethylene oxide (EO) reactors within Alberta, Canada.
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NewsFracht North America appoints Reyes
Fabian Reyes has joined Fracht North America as vice president of strategic business development.
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NewsALS delivers silo from Netherlands to UK
Abnormal Load Services (ALS) has transported a polyester silo from the Netherlands to the UK.
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NewsTGP adds fourth UK office
Trans Global Project (TGP) has opened its new UK head office as part of the company’s expansion plans.
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NewsNXGEN acquires axle lines from Scheuerle
Heavy lift and transport equipment solutions provider NXGEN has expanded its fleet with an additional 100 axle lines of SPMTs from TII Scheuerle.
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NewsABL co-founder rejoins in marine operations role
ABL Group co-founder and offshore energy and marine consultancy specialist Phil Lenox has joined the international design and engineering consultancy Longitude as global director of its marine operations engineering business line.
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ArticleA brief reprieve
On April 9, just hours after announcing reciprocal tariffs on all countries, US president Donald Trump abruptly backtracked, suspending their implementation for 90 days. However, China was not spared: its tariff was increased to 125 percent. The baseline 10 percent tariffs on all countries, introduced on April 5 – dubbed ‘Liberation Day’ – remain in effect. Additionally, 25 percent duties on autos and steel are still in place.
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NewsDenholm unifies logistics arms under single brand
Denholm UK Logistics and Denholm Good Logistics will come together under a single trading brand.
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NewsDenzai becomes launch customer for Cometto’s MSPE 60t SPMT
Japanese heavy transport specialist Denzai has ordered 108 axle lines of Cometto’s new MSPE 60t (6/4/4) SPMT. The compact, high-capacity system was developed for operations in Japan’s constrained port environments.
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NewsDako handles intra-Europe heavy haul
Project freight forwarder Dako Worldwide Transport has handled an intra-Europe project, moving an oversized tube cage from Romania to Bulgaria.
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NewsPeters & May partners with Burgess
UK-based specialist marine transport and logistics company Peters & May has signed a partnership with Burgess, a global yacht brokerage and management company.
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NewsAK912 completes first project since refurbishment
UK-headquartered transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Allelys has used its AK912 to complete its first project since the mobile crane underwent a full refurbishment.
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NewsSchaften Cranes partners with Goldhofer, appoints managing director
The Netherlands-based crane rental firm Schaften Cranes has signed a large deal with Germany-based trailer manufacturer Goldhofer and has appointed Harm van de Logt as its managing director.
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NewsOsprey adds Tadano CC 38.650-1 crawler to roster
UK-based transport and rigging specialist Osprey is continuing to expand its fleet with the addition of the Tadano CC 38.650-1 crawler crane.
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NewsTadano launches CC 78.1250-1
Lifting equipment manufacturer Tadano has launched the CC 78.1250-1, a 1,250-tonne capacity lattice boom crawler crane.
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NewsCometto SPMTs used to battle icy conditions in Finland
SPMTs from Cometto have been used for a project in Finland that involved moving ship sections in -18°C conditions.