All articles by David Kershaw

  • Lauritzen Bulkers acquires Alexander & Blake
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    Veson outlines potential outcomes from MEPC83 Net-Zero Framework

    2025-04-28T08:39:00Z

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently hosted the 83rd meeting with the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 83), resulting in a new fuel intensity target, which is set to come into force no later than March 2027.

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    USTR’s China shipping measures take shape

    2025-04-28T08:30:00Z

    On April 17, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued the final notice of action following its investigation into China’s shipbuilding and logistics sector. According to the USTR draft Federal Register notice, the USA will begin charging fees on Chinese-owned, operated and built vessels arriving at its ports in October 2025. Most multipurpose and heavy lift tonnage appears to fall beyond the scope of the regulations.

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    Esbjerg fairway deepening project completed

    2025-04-25T07:08:00Z

    The fairway to Denmark’s Port Esbjerg has now been fully deepened. The upgrade enables access for larger vessels, increased cargo volumes and new opportunities in both the energy and defence sectors.

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    Volumes slide at Rotterdam

    2025-04-25T07:03:00Z

    Total cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam fell by 5.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of last year. However, the Porthos project helped bolster breakbulk volumes at the port.

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    Mammoet minimises disruption in Hartsfield-Jackson expansion

    2025-04-24T07:00:00Z

    Dutch transport engineering specialist Mammoet was called upon to help widen the concourse at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport – the world’s busiest – with minimal disruption to activities.

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    Chapman Freeborn partners with SkyXS

    2025-04-24T07:00:00Z

    Charter brokerage Chapman Freeborn has agreed a strategic partnership with general sales and service agent (GSSA), SkyXS Aircargo Service Network (SkyXS).

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    Antwerp-Bruges cargo volumes slip in Q1 2025

    2025-04-24T07:00:00Z

    In the first quarter of 2025, the port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 67.7 million tonnes of cargo, a drop of 4 percent compared to the same period last year. The port cites a weak industrial climate and shifting trade flows as reasons for the decline, and called for swift implementation of Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal to safeguard future competitiveness.

  • Roundtable forum tackles sector safety
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    Roundtable forum tackles sector safety

    2025-04-21T07:00:00Z

    April 17 saw deugro Houston host its inaugural annual trucker safety forum.

  • OXBO performs eye-catching tower move
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    OXBO performs eye-catching tower move

    2025-04-21T07:00:00Z

    OXBO Mega Transport Solutions coordinated delivery of a 186 ft (57 m) demethaniser tower from the Watco Terminal in Houston, Texas, to Loving, New Mexico.

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    pewag acquires Aberdeen Web

    2025-04-18T07:00:00Z

    pewag has acquired manufacturing partner Aberdeen Web, which makes webbing slings, round slings and ratchet systems.

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    Ro-ro rates under pressure while tariffs hit China-US sailings

    2025-04-17T07:00:00Z

    Conditions in the ro-ro shipping sector continue to soften, according to sector analyst and data provider Esgian. In March, daily time charter rates fell month on month by 12 percent, ending Q1 2025 at USD60,000 per day on average. Further declines are expected in the months ahead.

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    DOLL showcases technology for moving blades, tanks and construction machinery

    2025-04-17T07:00:00Z

    DOLL Fahrzeugbau used bauma 2025 to showcase its latest innovations in trailer technology, including a three-axle low-bed-trailer with pendular axles, a three-unit wind blade transport system, plus a semi-trailer engineered for military operations in challenging terrain.

  • GPO Heavylift delivers Prysmian barge to USA
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    GPO Heavylift delivers Prysmian barge to USA

    2025-04-17T07:00:00Z

    GPO Heavylift successfully completed a significant transatlantic project, transporting Prysmian’s cable laying barge Ulisse from Pikkala, Finland to Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

  • HALO module delivered to the USA
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    HALO module delivered to USA

    2025-04-16T09:30:00Z

    Antonov Airlines, in collaboration with transport engineering specialist Fagioli, completed the transatlantic transportation of the habitation and logistics outpost (HALO) module – the first component of the future lunar space station Gateway.

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    Trump looks overseas to boost US maritime industry

    2025-04-16T09:30:00Z

    On April 9, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to revitalise US shipbuilding and strengthen the US-flag fleet.

  • Rigging Engineering Basics, third edition cover
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    ​ITI releases third edition of Rigging Engineering Basics

    2025-04-16T09:30:00Z

    Industrial Training International (ITI) has released the third edition of Rigging Engineering Basics, offering updated guidance on lift planning, crane selection, and rigging safety.

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    WireCo unveils next-gen hoist rope for heavy industrial applications

    2025-04-16T09:30:00Z

    Wire and synthetic rope specialist WireCo unveiled its latest crane hoist rope at the bauma 2025 exhibition in Munich last week: the Casar Lazerlift.

  • Panama Canal draught raised ahead of schedule
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    Hutchison port sale hits Panama snag

    2025-04-15T07:00:00Z

    In early March, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison agreed to divest the majority of its global port assets to the Blackrock-TiL consortium in a USD22.8 billion deal. The transaction included control of several terminal operations and a significant stake in Panama Ports Company. However, reports have since emerged that Hutchison will no longer sell its Panama Canal-adjacent assets. The deal has also drawn scrutiny from Chinese regulators, who are expected to launch an antitrust review.

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    ​DSV’s deal for DB Schenker cleared

    2025-04-15T07:00:00Z

    DSV said in a press release issued April 15 that it had fulfilled all closing conditions for its acquisition of Germany’s DB Schenker.

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    Denzai bolsters ranks with Goldhofer SPMTs

    2025-04-15T07:00:00Z

    Japan’s Denzai has acquired PST-ES-E (315) SPMTs from Goldhofer.