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ArticleA novel approach for keeping pests out of wood packaging material
Importers are learning that relying on the ISPM#15 mark to ensure that solid wood packaging material is pest-free can be a costly mistake. Gary Lovett, forest ecologist at the Cary Institute, and Diana Davila, Houston branch manager at UTC Overseas, put forward a solution.
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Article‘Never let a good crisis go to waste’
Ton Klijn, director of ESTA – the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – and a member of the European Crane Operators Licence supervisory board, discusses how the heavy lift and abnormal transport sector needs to change its approach to training.
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ArticleHow effective leaders include safety in project cargo planning
When it comes to any project, good planning creates good outcomes. Okos Partners’ senior partner Peter Krammer, and Bart Gragg, president of Blue Collar University, discuss how leadership in the planning phases can result in safer and more efficient solutions.
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ArticleLMAA analyses emerging risks for project logisticians
Gregory DL Morris highlights some of the main reasons for disputes as the Covid-19 pandemic winds on, how to keep abreast of changing compliance standards in the USA, and why e-bill uptake continues to lag.
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ArticleMBM solves multiple challenges in decommissioning of Hutton Hull TLP
The 25,000-tonne Hutton Hull tension leg platform (TLP) – manufactured 40 years ago and the first of its kind to be built – has been taken to shore in Scotland as part of a complex decommissioning project. Sophie Barnes reports.
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ArticleHeavy-duty railfreight: Beefing up capabilities
Increasing rates across all modes are posing serious questions of forwarders moving heavy cargoes contracted months ago. However, in the USA and Europe heavy railfreight operators have been strengthening their fleets, reported strong performances in 2020, and believe the prospects going forwards are promising. Ian Putzger reports.
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ArticleVietnam leads a regional heavy lift rebound
With projects cancelled, delayed or just plain difficult, last year was a tough one for the Southeast Asia region – in that, it was not alone of course. However, heavy lift and project cargo specialists in the region are optimistic about the coming months, with Vietnam taking a starring role in the bounce back. Felicity Landon reports.
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ArticleThe driving force aiming to make Hareket a global leader in heavy lift
Ahmet Altunkum (pictured), the chairperson of the board of directors of Turkey’s Hareket Heavy Lifting and Project Transportation, stepped into the world of heavy transportation in 1997. Sophie Barnes discusses the company’s journey.
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ArticleMarket hotspots indicate strong bounceback
Covid-19 hit Spain hard last year with many industries suffering as a result. There were, naturally, consequences for the project cargo community – but more than 12 months since the pandemic took hold, optimism is returning. Megan Ramsay reports.
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ArticleBullish sentiment on recovery prospects
Project logistics work in support of the civil engineering sector is set to get a significant boost this year. Economic recovery will be stimulated by the resumption of developments delayed by Covid-19 and anticipated additional investment in infrastructure by many governments. Phil Hastings reports.
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ArticleCovid-19 effects balance out in heavy lift air cargo charter market
Covid-19 is proving to be a double-edged sword in its effects on mining industry demand for air cargo charter services.
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ArticleSize gives Cosco an edge as it fine-tunes project cargo formula
Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers has been happy with the utilisation of its heavy transport fleet. Newbuild semi submersibles are scheduled for delivery over the coming quarters.
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ArticleSmall modular reactors: the future for nuclear power?
The world of small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) is gaining traction, with development projects popping up around the globe. Taking nuclear power plant construction ‘out of the field’ would reduce risks and costs significantly.
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ArticleLocked-down project logistics markets begin precarious rebound
The Indian Subcontinent region has some of the most exciting opportunities on the planet – but expect the unexpected. The Covid-19 crisis has been a case in point.
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ArticleOngoing project logistics opportunities in oil and gas maintenance
In addition to new plant projects, the non-renewable energies sector of the power generation industry will continue to produce two other sources of logistics work – maintenance/modernisation/ upgrades at existing installations and the decommissioning of old facilities.
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ArticleCovid complicates Brexit uncertainty for heavy lift service providers
It is still early too say with any certainty what the impact of Brexit will be on the UK’s project cargo industry. Speaking with HLPFI before the end of the transition period, some of the UK’s leading logisticians were preparing for delays, others believed there would be more opportunities for forwarders.
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ArticlePandemic plays havoc with project cargo claims
The pandemic has had a major effect on the transport of goods, leading to many more insurance disputes. Despite this, there remains a confidence that the shipping industry will recover within a couple of years, writes Gregory DL Morris.
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ArticleLiège Airport anticipates strategic gains will follow Covid-19 crisis
Belgium’s largest freighter airport, Liège, says that one positive arising out of the Covid-19 crisis is the wider understanding of the importance of air cargo operations. With a growing number of carriers using the gateway, Liège Airport is well positioned to bounce back strongly.
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Article2021 Media Kit
Download our 2021 media kit to find out how HLPFI can help promote your products or services to an international audience of decision makers involved in the movement of heavy and oversize project cargoes.
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ArticleWinner reveal: Project Logistics Provider of the Year 2020
The winner of the Project Logistics Provider of the Year award 2020, sponsored by AAL Shipping, has been revealed.