All articles by David Kershaw – Page 29
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NewsAAL Limassol launched
Multipurpose heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping’s first Super B-class newbuilding, AAL Limassol, was successfully launched at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.
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NewsZeaborn Ship Management sold
Zech Maritime Holding confirmed that it has agreed to sell its interests in Zeaborn Ship Management to Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital.
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NewsForce majeure and route changes escalate freight costs
The majority of shipping lines are now rerouting ships via the Cape of Good Hope due to the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea, while several declared force majeure temporarily relieving them of their normal contractual obligations. Transit times will certainly be delayed and freight costs are expected to rise significantly.
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NewsTiong Woon and Mammoet Asia form strategic alliance with Thai market focus
Singapore-headquartered Tiong Woon has formed a strategic alliance with Mammoet Asia Holding as the companies aim to expand their presence in Thailand.
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NewsHarren Group reinforces commitments to safety
Harren Group has launched its groupwide “Act Safely!” programme, a new initiative that reinforces safety as a core value within the organisation.
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NewsThomas to chair BIFA’s young forwarder virtual network
Clara Thomas, operations coordinator from UK-based Quality Freight Services, has been appointed as chair of the virtual format of the British International Freight Association’s Young Forwarder Network (YFN), succeeding Herbie Cobby from Geodis.
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NewsRightShip launches tiered RightFLEET system
Digital maritime platform RightShip has launched three new subscription tiers to its data and services for owners and managers: RightFLEET Starter, RightFLEET Lite, and RightFLEET Enterprise.
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NewsMyCrane signs MoU with Equip9 to facilitate heavy equipment selection
Online crane rental platform MyCrane has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with heavy equipment application Equip9 to advance their respective technical and commercial projects.
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NewsABP bolsters Port of Hull capacity with Liebherr LHM 420
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested GBP4.2 million (USD5.3 million) in a new Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane that will be stationed at the port of Hull.
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NewsWind energy OEMs cooperate on equipment standardisation
Wind energy OEMs Siemens Gamesa and Vestas – in cooperation with Energy Cluster Denmark– have signed a partnership agreement to increase standardisation in the wind industry, the initial focus trained on tower transportation equipment.
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NewsRoliProjects helps youngster achieve driving ambition
Canadian project forwarder Rohde & Liesenfeld, which trades under the brand name RoliProjects, is sponsoring 17-year-old racing driver Alex Berg.
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NewsUlstein unveils HX121 heavy transport vessel design
Ulstein has added the HX121 heavy transport vessel to its design portfolio.
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NewsBSC eyes Esbjerg for XL monopile manufacturing
Baltic Structures Company (BSC) has confirmed that it will develop a monopile production plant at the port of Esbjerg, Denmark.
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NewsUHL weighs in on Panama Canal disruption
Water-saving measures are severely affecting the capacity of the Panama Canal. United Heavy Lift (UHL) has said that the vessels it operates will be unable to transit the waterway until around May-June 2024.
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NewsSarens installs locks at the Radicatel quayside
Belgian heavy lift and transport engineering expert Sarens demonstrated its expertise when installing locks at the Radicatel quayside in Notre Dame de la Garenne, France.
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NewsChanges at Hill Dickinson as Jackson confirms step-down
International law firm Hill Dickinson confirmed that Peter Jackson, its long-standing ceo, will step down from the role on April 30, 2024.
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NewsBIFA welcomes potential expiration of CBER rules
In the recent past, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has said that its members are extremely concerned that practices undertaken by container shipping lines, as well as easements and exemptions provided to them, have been distorting the operations of the free market to the detriment of international trade, businesses and consumers.
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NewsLDA inks agreement with Flying Whales to develop heavy lift airship solution
Logistics group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has signed an MoU with airship manufacturer Flying Whales to incorporate the LCA60T airship solution into its freight forwarding activities.
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NewsBarnhart acquires Armstrong Crane and Rigging
USA-based Barnhart Crane and Rigging has made its third acquisition of the year having agreed to buy Armstrong Crane and Rigging, including its operated crane rental service and all associated personnel and equipment.
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NewsDNV-approved tank installed on first Aurora-class vessel
Last week, the first DNV-approved LNG/ammonia tank was lifted onboard and installed on Höegh Autoliners’ first Aurora-class newbuild PCTC vessel.