All articles by David Kershaw – Page 11
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NewsGemini Cooperation: ambitious reliability targets
The Gemini Cooperation, an alliance between container shipping giants Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, is scheduled to start operating on February 1, 2025, aiming to set the industry benchmark when it comes to service reliability.
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NewsMSI Q1 2025: Carrier confidence dips on Trump trade fears
The 16th edition of One World’s Market Sentiment Index (MSI) for the multipurpose and breakbulk shipping sector shows a slight softening in overall carrier sentiment. Protectionist trade policies, shifting global freight dynamics, and geopolitical instability are all dragging on the outlook. Energy markets are a source of optimism but shipping lines are bracing for rate volatility ahead.
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NewsFLS Group and AC Logistics join forces
FLS Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Philippines’ specialist AC Logistics, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation.
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NewsPOC places 5,000-tonne heavy lift vessel order
Penta-Ocean Construction (POC) has contracted Seatrium to build a 5,000-tonne lift capacity vessel for the Japanese offshore wind energy market.
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NewsDNV boosts managerial team with chief operating officer
Classification society DNV has appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria as chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2025.
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NewsClimatic events increasingly hinder inland waterway operations
There are warning signs that severe climatic events are already impacting inland waterway operations, according to international freight and cargo handling insurer TT Club. These impacts are widely forecast to get worse in the future.
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ArticleTrump 2.0: Energy, tariffs and tensions
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought immediate policy reversals on renewables, a renewed focus on traditional energy sectors and promises of tariffs on key trading partners. Much has been speculated on regarding his re-election and the heavy lift and project logistics sector has been keeping a close eye on the flurry of announcements, statements, tweets, and executive orders will affect the flow of cargoes to and from the world’s largest economy.
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NewsSvensson to step away from Konecranes
Anders Svensson, president and ceo at Konecranes, will leave his position on July 19, 2025. A search is under way for his successor.
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NewsChapman Freeborn restructures European team
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has completed a restructure of its European cargo operations team.
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NewsEXG delivers large WTG to India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) successfully undertook the transportation of wind turbine generator components from China to India. The project involved both ocean freight and complex ground transportation to the final destination.
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NewsWEC Lines opens barge connection between Moerdijk and Duisburg
Effective February 3, WEC Lines will offer a barge connection between Moerdijk (Combined Cargo Terminals), the Netherlands, to Duisburg (Duisburg Gateway Terminal, DGT) in Germany.
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ArticleFragile ceasefire brings hope for Red Sea revival
There was positive news out of the Middle East this week with an agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting, raising hopes for the resumption of shipping services in the Red Sea. However, uncertainty looms as risks of resumed attacks and volatility in global trade routes remain high.
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NewsRoll Group expands Saudi operations with storage facilities and heavy haul investments
Roll Group, specialising in heavy haul and lifting solutions, has been active in the Middle East since 2020, with a presence in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. The company says it is now positioned to become the second-largest inland transport operator in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsSpliethoff-BigLift UK expands team with Herrebrugh
Mike Herrebrugh has joined the combined Spliethoff-BigLift London office, effective January 1, 2025.
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NewsAntwerpXL teams up with Transport & Logistics for 2025 joint event
AntwerpXL, a leading event for the heavy lift and project logistics spheres, will run alongside the Transport & Logistics conference and exhibition this year.
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NewsTiong Woon names Liang as chief commercial officer
Singapore-headquartered heavy lift and engineering transport specialist Tiong Woon has appointed Tan Guan Liang as its chief commercial officer.
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NewsBlue Water completes module deliveries for Agogo FPSO
Blue Water Shipping has completed the transport of 15 topside modules for the Agogo FPSO project.
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NewsChapman Freeborn eyes Saudi expansion with Ajex Logistics Services
Charter brokerage Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations in Saudi Arabia, having signed an agreement with Ajex Logistics Services.
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NewsDrewry’s Breakbulk Sea Transport indices
Drewry has published its latest Breakbulk Sea Transport Indices, which track both the project and general cargo shipping sectors.
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NewsNorden to add multipurpose newbuilds to roster
Norden will add a pair of new 17,500 dwt multipurpose vessels to its roster in 2026.