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
NewsAprojects acquires Futuretrans Logistik
Aprojects has agreed to acquire German transport company Futuretrans Logistik, effective January 1,2025.
NewsRightShip revises timeline for vessel inspection age trigger
RightShip has revised its timeline for implementing its vessel inspection age trigger. It will now reduce its threshold from 14 to 10 years in a four-phased approach.
NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index has held steady. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel stood at USD13,110 for December 2024.
NewsGreat Yarmouth selected for East Anglia TWO pre-assembly and load-out
ScottishPower Renewables and Peel Ports Great Yarmouth have signed a reservation agreement for the Norfolk gateway to be used for pre-assembly works for the GBP4 billion (USD5.1 billion) East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm.
NewsVertom fleet renewal progresses
At the start of December, Netherlands-based Vertom took delivery of Vertom Rita – the first of a series of 12 diesel-electric shortsea vessels ordered from Chowgule Shipyards in India.
News3PL Group promotes Goncharov
Ilya Goncharov has been promoted to head of industrial projects at 3PL Group.
NewsEl majdoub joins Hareket as global director for engineering
Reduan El majdoub has joined heavy lift and transport engineering firm Hareket as global director for engineering, effective December 4, 2024.
NewsOutokumpu to establish plant at Mukran
Sustainable stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu will invest EUR40 million (USD42.3 million) at Germany’s Mukran port.
NewsMammoet opts for Cometto MSPE axle lines
Trailer manufacturer Cometto said that it will supply a batch of new MSPE 48T axle lines to heavy transport specialist Mammoet.
ArticleBIFA launches freight fundamentals course for media newcomers
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is launching a new educational initiative designed specifically for journalists and other staff working with the media who are newcomers to the freight, shipping and logistics sector.
NewsBilbao gets approval for solar installations
Spanish ministers have given the green light to the construction of a EUR13 million (USD13.7 million) solar PV plant that will supply power to the port of Bilbao’s onshore power system (OPS).
NewsPrumo, Açu and Sarens sign MoU for Brazilian offshore wind development
In November 2024, Prumo Logística, the port of Açu and Sarens signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study logistics solutions that would support the offshore wind energy business.
NewsAAL strengthening focus on Indian market
AAL Shipping’s 31,000 dwt AAL Kembla recently delivered heavy lift cargoes from India to the Americas.
NewsTlili to lead TT Club in Singapore
TT Club has named Kamel Tlili as chief executive of its Singapore branch following the retirement of Yiah Soon Ng.
NewsMeriaura opts for Auramarine fuel systems for EcoTraders
Fuel supply systems provider Auramarine will deliver diesel fuel oil (DFO) and liquid biofuel (LBO) supply systems to Finnish shipping group Meriaura.
NewsMann joins bound4blue
Wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) developer bound4blue has appointed Daniel Mann as chief commercial officer.
NewsBMS keeps busy at Esbjerg with turbine assemblies
The BMS Heavy Cranes team in Esbjerg, Denmark is currently performing a major project: the assembly of 106 wind turbine towers for a new offshore wind power park near Borkum.
NewsSK6000 cleared for all-electric activities
Mammoet’s SK6000 super-heavy lift ring crane has been tested for full-electric operation.
NewsRopstad joins K2 in technical role
Carl Erik Ropstad has joined the K2 Project Forwarding team as technical project manager.
NewsEnercon and EMS Chartering team up with E-Ship 1
Aurich-based OEM Enercon and the Leer-based shipping company EMS Chartering have entered into a partnership to the charter wind turbine manufacturer’s own wind-assisted multipurpose vessel E-Ship 1.