All articles by David Kershaw – Page 2
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NewsAPM Terminals inks MoU with Andhra Pradesh to boost port development
APM Terminals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Andhra Pradesh, India, committing to invest up to USD1 billion to modernise the state’s port and terminal infrastructure.
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NewsESTA: Red tape risks undermining military mobility goals
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has written to the European Commission (EC) in support of the recently published white paper on military mobility. However, for that to be effective, the policy needs to be backed up by action to minimise bureaucracy and harmonise national standards for heavy and abnormal transport.
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NewsBBC Chartering to open in Madrid
Effective September 1, 2025, multipurpose shipping line BBC Chartering will be present with a wholly owned office in Madrid, serving both Spain and Portugal.
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NewsCore invests in Edwards Moving and Rigging
Private equity firm Core Industrial Partners has taken a stake in USA-based Edwards Moving and Rigging.
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NewsPositive H1 2025 for Boskalis
Boskalis reported a strong first half of the year, with all three of its divisions showing substantial increases in their results.
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NewsEsgian: Ro-ro market softens but at a much slower pace
Esgian’s latest report on the global ro-ro shipping market shows a softening environment and changing sentiment.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen delivers strong Q2
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported total revenue for Q2 2025 of USD1.35 billion, an increase of 4 percent quarter over quarter, thanks to an 8 percent increase in volumes offsetting lower freight rates in the shipping segment. The EBITDA for Q2 2025 of USD472 million was an increase of 2 percent quarter over quarter, mainly driven by the shipping segment.
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NewsHeiberg to head up Esgian’s shipping department
Marine intelligence software provider Esgian has appointed Gustav Heiberg as its senior vice president and head of the shipping department.
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NewsOmli joins CFARER
Stian Omli has joined maritime software as a service (Saas) firm CFARER - A DNV Company, as chief commercial officer.
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NewsOptimised planning and delivery for Holland Hydrogen 1
Dutch transport engineering specialist Mammoet has shared details of its two-year role in Shell’s Holland Hydrogen 1, Europe’s first large-scale green hydrogen plant.
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NewsCromarty Firth gets consent for quay expansion
Scotland’s port of Cromarty Firth has been granted the marine and dredge licences for its GBP111 million (USD149.5 million) Phase 5 expansion.
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NewsAir One launches B747-400F service linking UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia
Air One has launched a scheduled Boeing 747-400 freighter operations connecting markets in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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NewsMACS and Hugo Stinnes merge under single brand
Germany’s MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping and Hugo Stinnes are merging their operations under a single brand.
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NewsBLG Logistics takes LHM 550 delivery
Liebherr has delivered a new LHM 550 mobile harbour crane to BLG Logistics at the Bremerhaven car terminal in Germany, expanding its transhipment capacity for a wide variety of general cargo, heavy goods and project loads.
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NewsBlue Water names Foley as SVP of projects
Ryan Foley has been appointed senior vice president of projects at Blue Water Shipping, effective January 1, 2026.
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NewsThe rising tide of renewables
The Heavy Lift Group’s (THLG) 72nd international conference took place in The Hague, the Netherlands during May, bringing together professionals from over 50 countries for talks on industry best practice, innovation and the future of the heavy lift and project cargo sectors.
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NewsMSI trending downwards
The 18th edition of the One World Market Sentiment Index (MSI) for the multipurpose and breakbulk shipping industry slipped again to a reading of 53 – the lowest level in 15 months and down from the previous edition’s rating of 53.3.
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NewsGebrüder Weiss puts roots down in the Philippines
Gebrüder Weiss has established a new country organisation in the Philippines on August 1.
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NewsUnion Pacific and Norfolk Southern agree to merge
Union Pacific has made a stock and cash offer of roughly USD85 billion for fellow North American railroad operator Norfolk Southern. The combined entity would control a rail system that spans the USA from California to the East Coast.
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NewsSpliethoff demonstrates offshore capabilities at Marine XII
Spliethoff has finished its role in the Marine XII project off the coast of Pointe Noire in the Republic of Congo, marking a “milestone” in the company’s subsea and offshore journey.