Business news – Page 101

  • Companies prepare for Brexit
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    Companies prepare for Brexit

    2018-11-20T17:10:00Z

    While Germany's Cuxhaven Port Association plans to intensify its preparations for the UK's exit from the European Union (EU) next year, industrial relocation logistics company Modpack Group is optimistic about the opportunities Brexit will bring.

  • Lucina heads for auction
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    Lucina heads for auction

    2018-11-20T15:00:00Z

    Eggar Forrester is auctioning off the multipurpose vessel Lucina in Amsterdam on December 14, on behalf of mortgagees Caterpillar Financial Services.

  • Stolberg hires new representation
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    Stolberg hires new representation

    2018-11-20T09:40:00Z

    Reports in the German media indicate that Niels Stolberg, former chief executive of Beluga Shipping, has hired a new lawyer in an attempt to avoid his 42-month prison sentence.

  • Mammoet adds Hamburg office
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    Mammoet adds Hamburg office

    2018-11-19T16:25:00Z

    Mammoet Germany intends to open a branch office in Hamburg on December 13, 2018.

  • Everett adopts 2019 budget
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    Everett adopts 2019 budget

    2018-11-16T16:55:00Z

    The port of Everett has adopted its operating budget for 2019, earmarking USD58.7 million for new capital investment.

  • Entries open for 2019 ESTA awards
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    Entries open for 2019 ESTA awards

    2018-11-16T16:50:00Z

    Entries are now being accepted for the European crane and heavy transport industry’s 2019 ESTA Awards.

  • Sarens opens Russian depot
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    Sarens opens Russian depot

    2018-11-15T16:55:00Z

    In order to support the regional oil and gas sector, Sarens has opened a crane depot in Tyumen, Russia.

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    Can the market sustain USD100 oil?

    2018-11-15T12:40:00Z

    With oil prices hovering around USD80 per barrel, industry analyst McKinsey suggests that a combination of factors could tighten oil markets further and propel the commodity past USD100.

  • Hamilton Port receives government funding
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    Hamilton Port receives government funding

    2018-11-14T16:55:00Z

    Ontario’s Hamilton port is to receive CAD17.7 million (USD13.3 million) from the National Trade Corridors Fund.

  • NYK confirms NCA fleet reduction
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    NYK confirms NCA fleet reduction

    2018-11-14T11:40:00Z

    NYK Group, the parent company of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), has confirmed that the airline will scale down the size of its freighter fleet to only one variation of Boeing 747.

  • Sarens set for Mozambique branch
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    Sarens set for Mozambique branch

    2018-11-14T11:20:00Z

    Heavy lift and engineered transport provider, Sarens, is set to open a branch and depot in Mozambique.

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    BIMCO develops bunker clauses ahead of Sulphur 2020

    2018-11-13T16:05:00Z

    The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has developed two bunker clauses to support the implementation of International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sulphur 2020 regulations, which come into force on January 1, 2020. 

  • Bristow in Columbia Helicopters takeover
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    Bristow in Columbia Helicopters takeover

    2018-11-13T13:10:00Z

    Bristow Group has acquired heavy lift operator Columbia Helicopters, in a transaction worth approximately USD560 million.

  • Fesco wins Rooppur nuclear contract
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    Fesco wins Rooppur nuclear contract

    2018-11-12T12:10:00Z

    Atomstroyexport has contracted Fesco Transportation Group to deliver equipment for the construction of the Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh.

  • First Boskalis vessels to be scrapped
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    First Boskalis vessels to be scrapped

    2018-11-09T12:45:00Z

    In its third quarter results, Royal Boskalis Westminster confirmed that the first of its 11 “heavily loss-making” heavy transport vessels will be scrapped in the fourth quarter.

  • Positive outlook for Entrec
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    Positive outlook for Entrec

    2018-11-08T13:45:00Z

    In announcing its third quarter financial results, specialised transportation and crane services provider Entrec has outlined its strategy and outlook for 2019.

  • Hiab completes Effer acquisition
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    Hiab completes Effer acquisition

    2018-11-08T11:40:00Z

    Hiab, has acquired knuckle-boom crane manufacturer Effer from CTE Group for an enterprise value of EUR50 million (USD57.1 million).

  • Rhenus Project Logistics and Logistics Plus join forces
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    Rhenus Project Logistics and Logistics Plus join forces

    2018-11-08T11:20:00Z

    Logistics Plus and Rhenus Project Logistics are joining forces to transport equipment for the modernisation of two lignite-fired coal power plants in Turkey.

  • Ominous future for the oil and gas industry
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    Ominous future for the oil and gas industry

    2018-11-08T11:15:00Z

    Major oil and gas producing economies will need to diversify and demonstrate a renewed commitment to reform, if they are to cope with the changing dynamics of global energy.

  • Virginia gets the go-ahead
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    Virginia gets the go-ahead

    2018-11-07T16:40:00Z

    The port of Virginia has secured full federal authorisation for its project to deepen and widen Norfolk Harbor’s commercial shipping channels.