All articles by David Kershaw – Page 2
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NewsHarren Group rolls out Sealenic’s AI solution fleetwide
Shipping and logistics company Harren Group will deploy Sealenic’s AI solutions across its fleet of 70 vessels and 26 offices.
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NewsDrewry: Multipurpose shipping faces rising risks amid slow green shift
Shipping sector analyst Drewry said the multipurpose and heavy lift market is navigating choppy waters, driven by a convergence of global short-term shocks and long-term structural transformations. While the sector has a history of resilience, complacency is not an option.
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NewsBeach pavilion moved in just 10 minutes
Mammoet successfully relocated a beach pavilion on the island of Texel in the Dutch province of North Holland.
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NewsHarlyn shows capabilities at Moray West
At the end of last year, Harlyn successfully completed the storage and transportation of two spare inter array cables (IAC) and associated accessories for the Moray West offshore wind farm.
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NewsMBS Logistics acquires Swiss specialist Gerhard Wegmüller
The Swiss subsidiary of Cologne-headquartered MBS Logistics Group has acquired Zurich-based logistics specialist Gerhard Wegmüller.
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NewsCMA CGM unveils global recruitment platform for seafarers
CMA CGM Group has launched a dedicated seafarer recruitment platform: CMASHIPS.com.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges names international representatives
The port of Antwerp-Bruges has appointed Patricia Laureys and Youssef Imghi as its international representatives for Canada and Morocco, respectively.
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NewsTaylor joins Allelys as operations director
UK transport engineering specialist Allelys has appointed Matthew Taylor as operations director.
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NewsEuropean road freight index slips as demand cools
Contract and spot road freight rates in Europe both declined in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Upply x Ti x IRU index. Moreover, the industry continues to grapple with a severe driver shortage although there has been progress on harmonising licence regulations across the bloc.
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NewsTraffic up at South Jersey Ports
South Jersey Ports reported strong growth in cargo activity during the first quarter of 2025, with breakbulk a major driver.
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NewsSarens opens Dunkerque hub
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Sarens has opened a hub in Dunkerque, France.
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NewsSteel cut for Meriaura newbuild
The steel has been cut for Finnish shipping company Meriaura’s latest newbuilding.
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NewsBarnhart completes rebrand of NCSG
Alberta, Canada-based NCSG is rebranding as Barnhart Crane and Rigging.
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NewsA vision for a ‘hundred-year company’: leadership changes at Barnhart
In mid-March 2025, USA-based heavy transport engineering specialist Barnhart Crane and Rigging confirmed the appointment of David Webster as president, succeeding Alan Barnhart, who has held the role of president and ceo for more than 38 years.
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NewsBOCS and UAL place newbuilding order to boost joint liner services
Multipurpose shipping specialists Universal Africa Lines (UAL) and Bremen Overseas Chartering and Shipping (BOCS) have placed a joint order for a pair of newbuild vessels at New JiangZhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry.
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NewsFLS Group builds momentum with targeted global expansion
At the start of 2025, FLS Group drew industry attention with a bold move into the Philippines, forming a strategic partnership with local specialist AC Logistics and acquiring a stake in Antrak Logistics Philippines. Shortly thereafter, it announced the acquisition of a majority share in Italian logistics provider LogiProject. David Kershaw spoke with Torbjörn Larisch, ceo at FLS Group, to explore the rationale behind these developments and what lies ahead.
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NewsSwire Projects backs renewables roll out in mining with key deliveries
Multipurpose operator Swire Projects has delivered four GW165/6.0MW Goldwind wind turbines for Zenith Energy’s hybrid power station as part of the Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia.
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NewsChoppy waters ahead for PCTCs
Sector analyst Veson Nautical identifies challenging market conditions ahead for the PCTC segment, should potential USTR port fees of USD1 million per voyage for non-US built car carriers enter force from mid-October. Combined with this week’s signals from Washington suggesting a sooner-than-expected reopening of the Red Sea, car carrier demand could take a heavy blow.
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NewsSDHI partners with Wheel & Time to launch FAST concept for heavy engineering
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has entered into a strategic alliance with Wheel & Time Shipping Transport Logistics.
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NewsTradelossa completes Mexican haul
Mexico’s Tradelossa recently completed a complex heavy haul operation for an important energy sector development in the north of the country.