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NewsIHMA and UNCTAD sign MoU to bolster global port capacity
The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration in advancing capacity building and knowledge sharing for port communities worldwide.
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NewsLaso strengthens Spanish footprint
Portugal’s Laso Transportes has added two Spanish branches to its network – one in Porriño, in Galicia, and one in Valladolid, in the Castile and León region of the country.
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NewsAprojects and Stef Trans Doo establish European JV
Antwerp-based logistics specialist Aprojects and Serbian logistics provider Stef Trans Doo have established AS Heavy Haulage, a joint venture headquartered in Geretsried, Germany.
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NewsBIFA and ESPO endorse outcome of EU-UK Summit
Both the British International Freight Association (BIFA) and the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) have welcomed the outcome of the EU-UK Summit, which was held earlier this month in a bid to revitalise the relationship between the two parties.
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Newstransport logistic and HLPFI partner to launch global project cargo platform
Messe München, organiser of the world-renowned transport logistic exhibition series, and Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at elevating the visibility and networking potential of the heavy lift, breakbulk and project cargo sector.
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NewsProvidence takes controlling stake in GCL
Private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has taken a controlling interest in GCL, the parent company of Rock-It Cargo.
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NewsAprojects and KCTC form strategic partnership
Antwerp-based logistics specialist Aprojects has entered into a strategic partnership with South Korean vessel operator KCTC to enhance global transport solutions for large-scale LNG and nuclear energy projects across key global corridors.
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NewsFelbermayr acquires industrial relocation specialist Jozef Hermans
Austria-based Felbermayr has acquired industrial relocation specialist Jozef Hermans, with four sites in the Netherlands strengthening the former’s operations in Western Europe.
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NewsMBS Logistics acquires Swiss specialist Gerhard Wegmüller
The Swiss subsidiary of Cologne-headquartered MBS Logistics Group has acquired Zurich-based logistics specialist Gerhard Wegmüller.
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NewsSarens opens Dunkerque hub
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Sarens has opened a hub in Dunkerque, France.
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NewsFracht expands into Central Asia
Fracht Group has opened an office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan – its first office in Central Asia.
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NewsMultraship relocates head office
Dutch-based Multraship Towage & Salvage has opened its new headquarters at Middenhavendam in Terneuzen, the Netherlands.
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NewsSif opens expanded Maasvlakte 2 plant
Sif Group has officially opened its expanded monopile manufacturing plant at Maasvlakte 2 in Rotterdam.
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NewsBarnhart completes rebrand of NCSG
Alberta, Canada-based NCSG is rebranding as Barnhart Crane and Rigging.
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NewsManitowoc strengthens Australian presence
USA-based crane manufacturer Manitowoc has moved to a new office and workshop for its Australian operations, located just outside Sydney.
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NewsDenzai and Fagioli form strategic partnership
Japan’s Denzai and Italy’s Fagioli have signed a global strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on heavy lifting and heavy transport projects worldwide.
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NewsA vision for a ‘hundred-year company’: leadership changes at Barnhart
In mid-March 2025, USA-based heavy transport engineering specialist Barnhart Crane and Rigging confirmed the appointment of David Webster as president, succeeding Alan Barnhart, who has held the role of president and ceo for more than 38 years.
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NewsLGH launches in Australia
Lifting and moving equipment hire company Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has launched in Australia, with its headquarters opening in Somersby, Central Coast, New South Wales.
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NewsHomages paid to industry stalwarts
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has paid tribute to Gerhard Kaupert from Manitowoc and Martin Lottes from Tadano Faun, who are both set to retire this year. Meanwhile, Zuidnatie is celebrating Marc Van Aken, who has been working – and continues to work – in the port industry for 40 years.
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NewsIreland sets the stage for greater offshore wind development
Ireland is paving the way for greater offshore renewable energy development with work to establish a national Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) under way.