All articles by David Kershaw – Page 23
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NewsIndia port strike averted at eleventh hour
India’s indefinite port strike, scheduled to start today (August 28), was averted at the last minute as unions agreed a new deal on wages, service conditions and pensions.
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NewsBOSS expands footing in Georgia
BOSS Crane & Rigging has established a new location just south of Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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NewsNationwide port workers’ strike planned in India
The All-India Port and Dock Workers’ Federation said that an indefinite nationwide strike could come into effect on August 28. Union representatives are trying to thrash out a deal to prevent the industrial action.
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NewsABP and px launch Clean Growth Hub at Barry
Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group (px), the owner and operator of Saltend Chemicals Park, have launched plans for the Clean Growth Hub at the port of Barry in South Wales.
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NewsAllelys scales-up UK transport fleet
UK-headquartered transport and engineering specialist Allelys has committed to scaling up its fleet with multiple girder frame trailers, a range of modular axles and various heavy ballast trucks, including the UK-designed and built Trojan trucks.
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NewsHigh hurdles cleared in decarbonisation push
The heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector will play an integral role in the global energy transition, however, decarbonising its own activities has proven to be a challenge. Still, the regulatory net around the sector is tightening and the latest FuelEU Maritime rules are likely to have a significant impact.
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NewsDSV places large e-truck order with Volvo
Logistics giant DSV will purchase 300 electric trucks from Volvo.
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NewsICS urges governments to ‘bite the bullet’ and introduce GHG fee
Ahead of Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting at the end of September, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has presented a carbon levy proposal to increase the uptake of alternative fuels in the marine shipping sector.
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NewsHLI Rail & Rigging takes next environmental steps
In February 2023, HLPFI reported that HLI Rail & Rigging had engaged GreenStream Sustainability Consulting to launch a climate strategy programme. Nearly 18 months on, we circled back to see how the business has adapted and is preparing to operate in a low-carbon future.
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NewsBIFA names Beauchamp to Customs policy group
Nick Beauchamp has been elected as vice chair for the Customs policy group at the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
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NewsMammoet ready for zero onsite tailpipe emissions
Mammoet has reached the point where it can now offer a tailpipe emissions-free solution that could serve the entire lifting and transport scope of a project.
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NewsSwire Shipping reduces well-to-wake emissions by 15 percent in biofuel trial
Swire Shipping has successfully completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its Sun Chief Express Ocean service.
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NewsWSC updates its Green Balance Mechanism
World Shipping Council (WSC) has further developed the Green Balance Mechanism, a regulatory measure designed to ensure that shipping meets its net-zero goal by 2050 in an efficient, just and equitable way.
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NewsBarnhart snaps up Mountain States Crane
Barnhart Crane and Rigging has purchased Mountain States Crane of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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NewsAsstrA opens in Mumbai
Freight forwarder AsstrA Associated Traffic has opened an office in Mumbai, India.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges and Indiana explore economic and environmental initiatives
Ports of Indiana and the port of Antwerp-Bruges have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance key economic and environmental port initiatives.
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NewsHareket takes delivery of 2,200-tonne crawler crane
Turkish heavy transport engineering specialist Hareket took delivery of a 2,200-tonne lift capacity crawler crane in Dubai as the company looks to expand its footing in the mega project arena.
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NewsBremer Lloyd opens in Chennai as Indian project logistics market heats up
Bremer Lloyd has opened an office in Chennai, India as it enhances its presence in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.
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NewsIntermarine fleet grows with Industrial Ursula
Industrial Ursula has joined the Intermarine fleet.
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NewsVolumes steady at North Sea Port
Over the first six months of 2024, North Sea Port transhipped 33.4 million tonnes of seaborne cargo with volumes holding steady relative to the same period of 2023.