All articles by David Kershaw – Page 13
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NewsStehle named SAL Heavy Lift managing director
Dominik Stehle has been appointed managing director of SAL Heavy Lift.
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NewsNeoliner Origin launched at RMK shipyard
Neoline has launched the Neoliner Origin, an innovative sail-powered ro-ro cargo ship, at RMK Marine shipyard in Türkiye.
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NewsSatellite office for deugro (USA) in Houston’s Energy Corridor
deugro (USA) has opened a new satellite office at the Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas.
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NewsLuanda terminal revamp under way
AD Ports has begun its long-term management and development of a major multipurpose terminal and an associated logistics business with local partners in Luanda, Angola.
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NewsBIFA introduces all-inclusive eLearning to members
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is offering all-inclusive access to a range of bitesize eLearning courses.
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ArticleTrump’s return reshapes energy landscape
January 20 marked the conclusion of the Biden administration’s term in office, a period characterised by significant advancements in the USA’s offshore renewable energy sector. The inauguration of President Donald Trump ushers in a new era.
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NewsGary Keville Transport opts for CombiMAX
Ireland’s Gary Keville Transport has taken delivery of a Faymonville CombiMAX trailer configuration.
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NewsEuropean MHST operators’ licence takes step forwards
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) said that its plan to develop a transport operators’ licence for modular hydraulically suspended trailers (MHST), including SPMTs, has been given a further boost.
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NewsDrewry: Disaster recovery to boost West Coast breakbulk imports
The recent wildfires that wreaked havoc across Los Angeles are expected to drive up import demand for bulk and breakbulk commodities, according to shipping sector analyst Drewry.
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NewsDHL Industrial Projects appoints Dudas as MEA regional VP
DHL Industrial Projects has appointed Peter Dudas as its regional vice president, Middle East and Africa (MEA).
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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.