Sophie Barnes
Sophie joined the industry in 2017 as staff writer at Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International. After winning the Seahorse journalism award for newcomer of the year, went on to become news editor and subsequently deputy editor of the magazine.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0) 1689 492001
- Email:
- sb@heavyliftpfi.com
- Website:
- https://www.heavyliftpfi.com
- News
Hands-free lifting rolled out for Mammoet Australia
Mammoet Australia has introduced hands-free lifting across its operations to enhance workplace safety when dealing with suspended loads.
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ABP moves forward with LEEF development
Associated British Ports (ABP) has started dredging the outer harbour and channel approaches at the port of Lowestoft as it progresses with the development of the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF).
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Gothenburg launches a Digital Port Call platform
The port of Gothenburg in Sweden has launched the Digital Port Call platform – digitalising the vessel arrival process at the port.
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ALS coordinates dryer delivery
Specialist logistics provider ALS has transported an 86.5-tonne dryer from Poland to Uthaug in Norway.
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OOG Network to gather in The Hague
OOG Network will hold its fourth annual general meeting (AGM) at the Marriott Hotel, The Hague, from May 18-21, 2024.
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Cosmatos handles Chipolbrok Pacific discharge
Cosmatos Shipping Services, acting as the local ship’s agent, discharged a range of heavy lift and project cargoes from Chipolbrok’s multipurpose vessel Chipolbrok Pacific in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Cadeler signs contracts for Bałtyk II and III wind farms
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has secured vessel reservation agreements for the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III offshore wind energy projects in Poland.
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US states update OS/OW policies
Maryland, Illinois, and North Dakota in the USA have updated their oversized/overweight (OS/OW) policies, according to the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA).
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First steam generator arrives at Hinkley Point C
Osprey Group has delivered the first of eight 520-tonne steam generators for the UK’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.
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WA ports to get funding boost
The Western Australian 2024-2025 state budget will include AUD373 million (USD246.5 million) in funding for projects at its ports.
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JAS Brazil names Schöner
JAS Brazil has appointed Karin Schöner as its managing director/president.
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AGL coordinates grinder moves to Kiaka gold mine
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Ghana has transported four grinders and their accessories, with a total weight of 243 tonnes, from the port of Tema in Ghana to the Kiaka gold mine in Burkina Faso.
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Poslogitec opts to retrofit Kamag units
South Korean transport and logistics service provider, Poslogitec, has modernised one of its Kamag industrial lift transporters (IHT) with a new drive unit lowers emissions and improves fuel economy.
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Nordic consolidation with Havator purchase
BMS Stangeland – the Danish-Norwegian joint venture of BMS Group and Stangeland – has acquired lifting, special transport and heavy haulier Havator Group.
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DLM incorporates data capture services into its lifting and marine ranges
UK-based Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM) is adding software to its range of load cells and monitoring equipment that captures data as tension is applied to lifting and marine equipment
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BBC Chartering names Karagiannis
BBC Chartering has appointed Anastasios Karagiannis as chief chartering officer – dry bulk division.
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Sarens partners with Transportes Lalgy in Mozambique
Sarens has signed a strategic framework agreement with Mozambique-based transport company Transportes Lalgy.
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Langh Ship takes delivery of third newbuild
Finnish shipping company Langh Ship has taken delivery of the third and final 7,800 dwt multipurpose vessel in its newbuilding series, Sofia.
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Hendrik Veder Group names sustainability specialist
Hendrik Veder Group, which provides steel wire and fibre rope products to the marine, oil and gas and shipping industries, has appointed Anne Raangs as a sustainability and circularity specialist.
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Engineered Rigging adds Holmatro skidding system
USA-based Engineered Rigging has added a Holmatro 200-ton (181.4-tonne) capacity lightweight skidding system to its fleet.