All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in August 2024
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NewsSarens in action at Greater Changhua
Belgian heavy transport engineering company Sarens has been busy executing heavy lifts with its SGC-90 at the Greater Changhua offshore wind farm. The company has also bolstered its heavy-duty trailer fleet with the acquisition of over 100 SPMT axle lines.
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NewsILA reiterates strike threat as shippers assess options
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) representing workers on the US East and Gulf coasts said that its members would go on strike on October 1, 2024 if a new contract is not in place.
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NewsRecord claim expected from Baltimore collapse
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is not expected to have any long-term supply chain impact but is likely to result in the largest marine insurance claim in history, writes Gregory DL Morris.
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NewsBTE and Sarens conclude role in He Dreiht project
Buss Terminal Eemshaven (BTE) played host to the handling and load-out of monopiles and transition pieces for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind energy project.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2024: Innovation Award
HLPFI reviews the five entries that made it onto this year’s Innovation Award shortlist, sponsored by HLI Rail & Rigging.
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NewsWypyski joins Maryland Port Administration
Maryland Port Administration (MPA) has appointed Matt Wypyski as deputy executive director commercial development.
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NewsKübler develops STB 320 high girder bridge
Germany-based heavy transport specialist Kübler Spedition has designed the STB 320 high girder bridge, which boasts a significantly lower deadweight than comparable systems on the market.
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NewsCorio and EBR sign MoU on Brazilian offshore wind
Global offshore wind developer Corio Generation and Brazilian shipyard and marine construction company Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore how EBR’s facilities could support future offshore wind projects off Brazil’s south coast.
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NewsWind energy up at Houston but general cargo traffic slides
General cargo volumes at Port Houston have declined 12 percent year-to-date, although wind energy equipment volumes are rising.
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NewsCadeler profits fall but orderbook soars
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler reported a EUR153,000 (USD169,720 ) profit in the first half of 2024, down from EUR30 million (USD33.3 million) in the same period of 2024.
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NewsYılnak performs 2,122 km haul across Türkiye
Yılnak transported a 170-tonne transformer 2,122 km from Balıkesir, Türkiye to the Gürbulak border gate.
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NewsDAKO, Hareket and Allelys ensure tank delivery to UK
DAKO Worldwide Transport has coordinated the delivery of three nitrogen storage tanks from Türkiye to a CO2 liquefaction plant in Teesside, UK, in partnership with Allelys and Hareket.
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NewsAudubon adds another LR 1700-1.0 to its fleet
Texas-based Audubon has expanded its fleet with an additional 700-tonne lift capacity LR 1700-1.0 crawler crane from Liebherr.
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NewsMilitzer & Münch opens country unit in Mumbai
Logistics firm Militzer & Münch has opened an office in Mumbai, India.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2024: Excellence in Engineering
HLPFI reviews the entries that made it onto this year’s Excellence in Engineering award shortlist, sponsored by DHL Industrial Projects.
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NewsGebrüder Weiss teams up with Shanghai Maritime University
Gebrüder Weiss has agreed to a five-year partnership with China’s Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) to share experiences and to foster career development.
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NewsStormGeo introduces FuelEU Maritime program
StormGeo has launched a new program designed to address the demands of the FuelEU Maritime regulation for the shipping industry.
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NewsDB Schenker to deliver 240 wind turbine blades to India
Transport and logistics firm DB Schenker will deliver 240 wind turbine blades for an Envision Energy project in India.
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NewsEXG ships power plant parts from China to India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) has completed the transport of nuclear power plant equipment from China to southern India.
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NewsRoyal Cargo secures Kalayaan 2 work
Royal Cargo landed a contract to move 17 wind turbines for the Kalayaan 2 (KY2) wind farm project in the Philippines. Early works are now under way.