German breakbulk and project cargo carrier SAL and Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and installation contractor Jumbo have announced their intention to form a joint venture.
The Jumbo-SAL alliance would see the two carriers combine large parts of their respective fleets, as well as their engineering and commercial activities.
The joint venture is subject to clearance by the German competition authority (Bundeskartellamt) and Dutch in-company legal requirements.
HLPFI thoroughly enjoyed the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) 2021 Freight Service Awards, where Ace Forwarding took first place in the Project Forwarding category.
Jumbo Shipping, part of the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, has transported fully assembled offshore platform modules on a single voyage on behalf of Kiewit Offshore Services.
Höegh Autoliners has entered into a contract with China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) for the construction of four multi-fuel Aurora-class vessels.
Bertling Logistics has opened a warehouse facility at the port of Middlesbrough in the UK.
UK-headquartered Osprey Group has established an innovation and expertise taskforce within its heavy lift business unit.
