David Kershaw
Immersed in the heavy lift, project logistics, airfreight and ocean shipping markets for 14 years. Joined HLPFI in 2012 and never looked back.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0) 1689 492001
- Mobile:
- +44 (0) 7737 695741
- Email:
- dk@heavyliftpfi.com
- Website:
- www.heavyliftpfi.com
NewsUK ports call for ‘supercharged’ infrastructure
Ports will play a key role in the decarbonisation of the supply chain, and the sector’s leading trade associations in the UK are calling for greater energy connectivity to facilitate the shift away from fossil fuels.
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Menz promoted at Trail King
USA-based trailer manufacturer Trail King has promoted Kelly Menz as vice president of engineering.
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Congestion and delays still prominent
Container shipping industry analyst Xeneta said that shippers on major trades are seeing falling spot rates and premiums, and getting capacity allocations is becoming easier.
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HAL launches Boskalis takeover
The Netherlands-headquartered HAL has launched its all-cash takeover of Boskalis with an offer that values the heavy lift and marine services contractor at USD4.42 billion.
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BV study highlights risks of ammonia
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has carried out a study aiming at de-risking the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, with a specific focus on leak mitigation and treatment, in collaboration with energy major TotalEnergies.
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Ulstein to build Vallianz DP heavy transporter
Vallianz, Ulstein Design & Solutions, Shift Clean Energy, and Bureau Veritas will collaborate on the design and construction of a DP2 hybrid-propulsion heavy transport vessel.
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Boiler delivery to Antwerp
Combi Lift’s Forwarding Solutions division has moved a gas boiler across Europe.
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BIFA Freight Service Awards open for entries
You can now submit entries for the British International Freight Association (BIFA) Freight Service Awards.
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G2 Ocean calls on StormGeo services
Norway-based G2 Ocean has signed an agreement with StormGeo for weather routing and voyage performance services.
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Grimaldi tackles climate targets
Luigi Pacella Grimaldi spoke with David Kershaw on Grimaldi Group investment programmes as it tackles climate target head on.
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Jumbo-SAL-Alliance: remaining agile
David Kershaw spoke with Christian Hoffmann, director, group strategy and marketing of SAL Heavy Lift/Harren & Partner Group, reflecting on the establishment of the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance and the group’s future plans.
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DNV: hydrogen uptake currently ‘very low’
Renewable and low-carbon hydrogen is crucial for meeting the Paris Agreement goals to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. To reach the targets, hydrogen would need to meet around 15 percent of world energy demand by mid-century, according to DNV.
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AI and BI advantages at Forth Ports
Ports play a critical role in the project logistics supply chain and data-driven tools can revolutionise terminal operations, according to Carole Cran, chief financial officer at Forth Ports Group.
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Shanghai congestion within ‘normal levels’
Shanghai re-emerged last week from two months of lockdown. Despite 13 of the city’s 16 districts reimposing lockdown last week, congestion is now back within normal levels, according to data from VesselsValue.
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GustoMSC reveals latest installation vessel design
GustoMSC has designed its latest heavy lift offshore installation vessel that caters to the growing demands posed by offshore wind turbine foundations.
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Mammoet performs Rhine Bridge move
The Rhine Bridge in Leverkusen, Germany, is being replaced with an eight-lane structure. SEH Engineering contracted Mammoet to move one bridge section to its installation position.
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Matarbari work for Sarens’ CC 2800-1
Sarens Bangladesh recently lifted a grinder at the Matarbari power plant. The load weighed 70 tonnes and measured 74 m high, with a 36-m radius.
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15 percent of global fleet viable for alternative fuels
A report from the Maritime Oslofjord Alliance suggests that just 15 percent of the shipping fleet (above 5,000 dwt) is viable for conversion to alternative fuels.
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Layde named CEO at the Seafarers’ Charity
The Seafarers’ Charity has appointed Deborah Layde as its ceo, with Catherine Spencer stepping down from the role.
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Sarens Siba boosts Cape Town footprint
Sarens Siba has opened its latest depot in Cape Town, South Africa.
