All articles by David Kershaw
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NewsSolid quarter for Höegh Autoliners
Ro-ro shipping group Höegh Autoliners reported solid financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, with the high and heavy cargo (H&H) segment entering a period of renewed growth.
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NewsALL Family promotes from within
USA-based crane and engineered transport specialist ALL Family of Companies has promoted two industry veterans into new roles.
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NewsMammoet launches Industrial Solutions division
Heavy lift and engineered transport specialist Mammoet has launched its Industrial Solutions division to serve large-scale and complex industrial projects across Europe’s high-tech, process, energy and heavy industries.
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NewsBreakbulk holds steady at Rotterdam
The port of Rotterdam posted a modest increase in breakbulk throughput in the first nine months of 2025. However, overall throughput has taken a hit.
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NewsSpliethoff picks Echandia battery system for newbuilds
Swedish battery system developer Echandia has been selected to supply energy storage systems for eight newbuild cargo vessels, with an option for two more vessels, owned by Spliethoff Group.
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NewsHarren partners with Orca AI to boost navigational safety and efficiencies
German shipping and maritime logistics specialist Harren Group is partnering with maritime technology provider Orca AI to strengthen navigational safety and operational efficiencies.
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NewsDemand continues rising for electric MHCs
Liebherr continues to see a strong increase in demand for electrically powered mobile harbour cranes (MHC), with India leading the charge in terms of adoption.
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NewsRip-and-shift solution expedites nuclear decommissioning work
Heavy lift and specialised transport company Mammoet was commissioned by Framatome to support with the removal of four steam generators from PreussenElektra’s Unterweser nuclear power plant in Germany.
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NewsRope Vision launched to enhance wire rope safety and reliability
Huisman has launched an advanced automated visual inspection tool designed to enhance the reliability and safety of wire rope operations.
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NewsAirlander 10 order placed by defence industry
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has confirmed that three of its Airlander 10 aircraft have been reserved by a defence customer.
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NewsMarket Sentiment Index improves modestly
The mood about the multipurpose and breakbulk shipping industry has risen modestly, according to the 19th edition of OneWorld Market Sentiment Index (MSI).
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NewsVinck in at Fracht Group
Fracht Group North America has appointed Alexander Vinck as director, global metals and commodities.
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NewsWidmann joins UTC Overseas
UTC Overseas has appointed Pedro Widmann as director, global project development.
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NewsBIMCO developing standard clause addressing Chinese port fees
BIMCO is developing a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on October 14, 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China.
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News‘Balanced yet challenging picture’ for Antwerp-Bruges
In the first nine months of 2025, the port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 202.6 million tonnes of maritime goods, a decrease of 3.8 percent compared with the same period last year.
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NewsMingyang plans Scottish plant amid push for ever-larger floating wind turbine
Chinese OEM Mingyang Smart Energy plans to build the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland. It is also pressing ahead with plans for truly massive floating wind turbines.
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Newsproject cargo at transport logistic Americas
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) is bringing project cargo to transport logistic Americas as part of its partnership with Messe München. From November 11–13, 2025, Miami will be the meeting place for global leaders in logistics and we’re pleased to share details of our project cargo-specific conference sessions.
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NewsCuxport boosts capabilities with LHM 600
Germany’s Rhenus Cuxport has strengthened its heavy-duty handling capacity with a new Liebherr LHM 600 mobile harbour crane (MHC).
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NewsInch Cape receives first XXL monopiles at Leith renewables hub
The first shipment of XXL monopile foundations for Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has arrived in the port of Leith.
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NewsWallenius SOL joins Gasum pool
Wallenius SOL’s dual-fuel vessels have joined Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators.