All articles by David Kershaw – Page 20
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NewsWarning lights flash for ro-ro
The ro-ro shipping sector is still going at full tilt moving its core cargoes and project loads aren’t getting much of a look in the door. However, disquiet about the Chinese automotive manufacturing sector could see some heat ebb from the market.
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NewsPort Canaveral boosts heavy lift capability with Liebherr LHM 600 Evo 6
US West Coast gateway Port Canaveral has added a second mobile harbour crane to its roster, an LHM 600 Evo 6, allowing it to handle a wider range of cargoes.
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NewsBIFA backs CMA verdict to allow CBER lapse in April
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend to government that the current consortia block exemption regulation (CBER) be replaced by a UK equivalent when it expires on April 25, 2024. British International Freight Association (BIFA) members welcomed the developments.
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NewsWagenborg Nedlift orders hybrid XCA60_EV telescopic crane
The Netherlands-headquartered Wagenborg Nedlift has ordered a hybrid-powered 60-tonne mobile telescopic crane from China’s XCMG.
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NewsSGL completes work at Balaoi and Caunayan wind farm
Denmark-headquartered Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has coordinated the erection and installation of 32 wind turbines at the 160 MW Balaoi and Caunayan wind farm in the North Luzon region of the Philippines.
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NewsMarket Sentiment Index tracks upwards in Q1 2024
One World Shipbrokers’ quarterly Market Sentiment Index (MSI) showed an improvement in Q1 2024 rising to 52.4, up from the Q4 2023 level of 51.5.
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NewsFagioli names Bertoni global CEO
Italy-headquartered heavy transport and installation specialist Fagioli Group has appointed Fernando Bertoni as its ceo.
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NewsMultisec launches 1,600-tonne monopile beam
UK-based lifting and spreader beam manufacturer Multisec has introduced a 1,600-tonne capacity monopile beam.
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NewsHarlyn completes OSP scope for Moray West
Harlyn Solutions has completed its scope at the Moray West offshore wind farm project, playing a key role in the transportation and installation of two offshore substation platforms (OSP).
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NewsAsia Break Bulk and CSL partner-up to market multipurpose capacity
Asia Break Bulk (Singapore) entered into a strategic partnership with CSL Shipping (China) and both companies will work together to market CSL’s multipurpose vessel Jian Yang Hua Qing.
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NewsUTC Overseas to open in Gdańsk
UTC Overseas will open an office in Gdańsk to provide logistics and engineering services to Poland’s growing project and industrial manufacturing sectors.
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CapPro newsSpanish energy strategy bears fruit
According to Spanish grid operator Red Electrica, the country hit an energy milestone with 50.4 percent of its annual demand met by renewable resources in 2023. The country’s energy strategy has been paying dividends, and more work looks set to follow.
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NewsIntermarine boosts fleet with four F-type multipurpose vessels
Multipurpose carrier Intermarine has secured four modern heavy lift vessels on a long-term time charter.
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NewsRunge joins Gebrüder Weiss to enhance project logistics team
Torge Runge has joined Gebrüder Weiss to bolster the company’s project cargo operations and related activities in North America.
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NewsDaniels to lead Maryland Port Administration
Jonathan Daniels has been appointed executive director of Maryland Port Administration. He joins having served as ceo and director at Port Everglades in Broward County, Florida.
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NewsCometto SPMTs called for FPSO build
Transportation company KCTC sourced Cometto self-propelled modular trailers (SPMT) to load out FPSO components with a combined weight of 63,781 tonnes in South Korea.
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NewsWind Peak launched in China
Cadeler’s offshore wind energy installation vessel, Wind Peak, is taking shape having been launched at Cosco’s Qidong shipyard in China.
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NewsNoatum snaps up APM Terminals Castellón
Noatum Group has acquired 100 percent ownership of APM Terminals Castellón in Spain for EUR10 million (USD11 million).
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NewsBlue Water ships rigs to PNG to support Lihir project
Blue Water Shipping organised the relocation of two drill rigs for Anitua Radial Drilling from Western Australia to Papua New Guinea.
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NewsJ M Baxi loads out a 5,700 tonne module for Marjan field
India’s J M Baxi has loaded-out a 5,700 tonne offshore process module destined for the Marjan oil field development project in Saudi Arabia.