All articles by David Kershaw – Page 2
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NewsAllseas opts for Wärtsilä power units for latest HTV
Wärtsilä will supply the engines for Allseas’ latest semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) under construction at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China.
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NewsHergemoeller to lead UTC’s APAC growth charge
Houston-headquartered UTC Overseas has opened an office in Singapore to better serve clients across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
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NewsEsgian flags sustained strength on Far East-Arabian Gulf corridor
Sailings on the Far East–Arabian Gulf trade lane surged in 2023 before settling into a structurally higher operating range through 2024 and 2025, according to analyst Esgian, underlining the corridor’s growing strategic importance for the heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector.
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NewsMore modules delivered to Woodfibre LNG
Two major modules for the Woodfibre LNG facility in Squamish, Canada, were delivered on January 17, 2026.
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NewsEU-Mercosur trade deal signed
The European Union and the Mercosur bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay have formally advanced a long-negotiated trade partnership.
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NewsNorse Energi delivered to DEME
DEME has taken delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Energi, at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard in Yantai, China.
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NewsLaso ramps up fleet and infrastructure with EUR30 mn investment
Portugal’s Laso Transportes will invest some EUR30 million (USD34.9 million) to expand its special transport and heavy lift fleet.
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NewsSuez container transits edge upwards
Drewry Shipping Consultants’ newly launched Red Sea diversion tracker shows that the number of containerships sailing via the Suez Canal increased to 26 in the week ended January 11 – up from 10 transits the week prior.
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NewsRevolution Wind cleared to resume
Work at the Revolution Wind offshore wind project has been cleared to resume following a court ruling in Washington, DC.
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NewsNorden to bolster MPP fleet with two further newbuilds
Danish shipping group Norden intends to grow its multipurpose vessel fleet with two newbuildings slated for delivery in 2028.
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NewsSmith joins Geodis Project Logistics
Paul Smith has been appointed country head of Geodis Project Logistics for the UK and Ireland.
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NewsCOSCO boosts MPP fleet with four newbuildings
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has placed an order for four 40,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift vessels at CSSC’s Chengxi Shipyard.
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NewsGermany extends digital co-driver trial to 2027
Germany’s state authorities have extended the country-wide trial period for the use of digital co-drivers in abnormal transports until the end of June 2027.
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NewsOsprey adds LTM 1750-9.1 ATC to heavy lift roster
UK-based heavy lift and specialised transport provider Osprey has taken delivery of its Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 all-terrain crane.
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NewsLogisticsConnect lined up for March
The LogisticsConnect exhibition and conference will take place for its second edition on March 5-6, 2026.
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ArticleCarrying on the legacy
Anshuman Banka, director at Prism Logistics, sat with HLPFI editor David Kershaw to discuss the company’s growth into a major player in project logistics and heavy transport engineering.
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NewsTII opens in Pune
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer TII Group is opening of a new office in Pune, India.
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NewsBilbao joins MSC service linking South America’s west coast
The port of Bilbao now forms a part of MSC’s weekly direct service connecting Northern Europe with the West Coast of South America.
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NewsPort of Chioggia’s Goliath cranes near completion
The first of two 800-tonne rail-mounted Goliath cranes destined for Italy’s port of Chioggia is nearing completion.
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NewseSAIL fitted aboard Fluvius Tavy in Santander
bound4blue and Amasus Shipping have completed the installation of a 22 m suction sail on the general cargo vessel Fluvius Tavy at Astander Shipyard in Santander, Spain.