David Kershaw
Immersed in the heavy lift, project logistics, airfreight and ocean shipping markets for 16 years. Joined HLPFI in 2012 and never looked back.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0) 1689 492001
- Mobile:
- +44 (0) 7802 785408
- Email:
- dk@heavyliftpfi.com
NewsPCTC rates ease as newbuilds delivered
Shipping sector analyst Esgian’s August 2025 ro-ro market report indicates a continued softening in rates for large PCTCs.
NewsShipowners warned to brace for ballast water compliance campaign
Shipowners have been advised to ready themselves for extensive port state control (PSC) inspections after a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on ballast water management came into effect on September 1, 2025.
NewsFocus 30 shows its range at Fawley refurbishment
As part of maintenance activity at ExxonMobil’s Fawley refinery in the UK, Mammoet supported the exchange of a reactor head in the fluid catalytic cracker (FCC) unit. The Dutch transport engineering and heavy lift specialist called on its self-erecting Focus 30 pedestal crane to perform the job.
NewsBlue Water picks Santos as Brazil lead
Blue Water Shipping has named Milton Santos as its Brazil country manager for the energy, ports and projects division.
NewsCY and BigLift Shipping extend HTV fleet
South Korea’s CY Shipping and Netherlands-based BigLift Shipping are expanding their joint fleet of heavy transport vessels (HTV) to a total of eight with the addition of two further BC-class vessels.
NewsFagioli re-enters UK with Notus strategic partnership
Fagioli has re-entered the UK market through a strategic partnership with Notus Contract Lifting.
NewsMarine insurers face new era as trade patterns fracture
Opening this year’s International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference in Singapore, IUMI president Frédéric Denèfle warned that marine insurers are facing significant change as the world approaches the end of an era of seamless globalisation.
NewsTII supplies IHTs to Harland & Wolff
Harland & Wolff Belfast, part of Navantia UK, has purchased two industrial heavy transporters (IHT) from TII Kamag.
NewsKatoen Natie boosts capabilities with trio of Mantsinen 300 cranes
Katoen Natie has commissioned three Mantsinen 300 cranes in the port of Antwerp.
NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index has dropped 0.51 percent month on month. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,753 at the start of September 2025.
NewsOptimised handling for XL monopiles
Netherlands-based Mammoet has played a key role in the lifting and movement of next generation wind turbine components at Buss Terminal Eemshaven.
NewsIUMI updates best practice guide for EV transport
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published updated best practice and recommendations for the safe carriage of electric vehicles (EV).
NewsHöegh Autoliners opts for Everllence ammonia engines
Höegh Autoliners has placed an order for ammonia-burning Everllence two-stroke engines for its Aurora-class PCTCs.
NewsChanges at the top for K+N
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has appointed Eduardo Razuck and Søren Schmidt to its managerial board.
NewsTWC posts 2025 revenue and profit growth
Singapore-headquartered heavy lift specialist and service provider Tiong Woon (TWC) reported revenue of USD163.5 million for the 12 months ended June 30, 2025, a 14 percent year-on-year improvement. Net profit for the financial year increased six percent to at USD19.2 million.
NewsAAL supports Ineos Project One
AAL Shipping has completed multiple, complex cargo shipments for Ineos Project One, one of the world’s most sustainable ethane cracker developments, located in Antwerp, Belgium.
NewsStella Passage development on hold
A New Zealand High Court upheld a judicial review of the port of Tauranga’s fast-track application for the Stella Passage development.
NewsEverett pilots real-time analytics to sharpen cargo operations
Washington’s port of Everett has teamed up with Jacobs and IGO Solutions to trial a new analytics system that tracks and improves the performance of its cargo-handling fleet. The pilot, known as Data Analytics for Port Equipment (DAPE), uses real-time data to cut idle time, boost efficiency, and lay the groundwork for broader digitalisation across port operations.
NewsGilmore promoted at Port NOLA
The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Chris Gilmore as chief engineering officer, effective immediately.
NewsAir One takes B777 freighter delivery
UK-headquartered Air One International Holdings has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter for use by its affiliate cargo airline, One Air.