All articles by David Kershaw – Page 3
-
NewsFoley steps away from DHL Industrial Projects
Ryan Foley has stepped down from his role as ceo of DHL Industrial Projects.
-
NewsVolumes under pressure at Antwerp-Bruges
In the first six months of 2025, the total throughput of port of Antwerp-Bruges was 137.2 million tonnes, a decrease of 4.3 percent compared to the same period last year. Conventional general cargo traffic also came under pressure.
-
NewsCLdN considers route expansion
Shortsea shipping specialist CLdN is planning to expand its Zeebrugge - Teesport route and will consider setting up a new Rotterdam - Teesport freight route if customer demand proves sufficient.
-
NewsBreakbulk up at port of Rotterdam in H1 2025
Throughput in the port of Rotterdam declined by 4.1 percent in first half of the year, although ro-ro and other breakbulk staged a small comeback.
-
NewsHappy Star delivers Charybdis components to Texas
Earlier this year, BigLift Shipping’s Happy Star transported seafastening structures from Bergen, Norway to Brownsville, USA, on behalf of Blue Water Shipping. The components were destined for a newly constructed US wind turbine installation vessel, Charybdis, which will handle both current and next-generation wind turbines and foundations.
-
NewsMammoet supports STS crane delivery and installation at port of Valencia
The port of Valencia recently took delivery of two Liebherr ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes in large, preassembled components, for integration onsite. Dutch transport engineering specialist Mammoet was on hand to ensure the giant units were built and installed at the busy seaport with minimal disruption.
-
NewsBow Terminal expands at North Sea Port
Breakbulk and Offshore Wind Terminal Vlissingen (Bow Terminal) has come to a preliminary agreement with North Sea Port to operate at the former site of Bulk Terminal Zeeland.
-
ArticleTackling battery fire risks head-on
The transport of lithium-ion batteries presents unique fire risks for the marine shipping sector. Fires can be difficult to extinguish, burn at extremely high temperatures, generate flammable and toxic gases, and may reignite even after being seemingly controlled. A spate of high-profile vessel fires involving electric vehicles (EV) has highlighted the urgent need for effective mitigation strategies. In response, classification societies, manufacturers and shipping lines are taking steps to address the issue.
-
NewsHAV establishes US subsidiary
UK-based airship firm Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) will establish a USA-based subsidiary to meet growing demand from a range of sectors, including cargo.
-
NewsUSA to boost inland waterway network
The USA’s transportation secretary Sean P. Duffy has confirmed that 848 miles (1,364.7 km) of navigable waterways will be added to the national network, supported by 14 new sponsors to the US Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The expansion brings the network to 27,139 miles (43,675 km) across 35 designated routes.
-
NewsEmpire Energy and Ellevo form e³ to serve offshore wind sector
Empire Energy and UK-based heavy lift consultancy Ellevo Group formed a strategic joint venture to meet the evolving demands of the offshore wind industry: Empire Energy–Ellevo (e³).
-
NewsRosslare Europort benefits from CEF support
Ireland’s Rosslare Europort has been selected to receive EUR19.2 million (USD22.5 million) from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
-
NewsSarens introduces the SGC-170
Heavy lift and transport engineering specialist Sarens has introduced its latest giant crane to market, the SGC-170.
-
NewsIMO calls for calm after renewed Red Sea attacks
A renewed wave of attacks in the Red Sea has quashed any optimism over a widespread return of merchant shipping to the region.
-
NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen to operate Gothenburg terminal
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a contract to operate the port of Gothenburg’s car terminal.
-
NewsLeith’s outer berth completes first successful float off
The port of Leith’s newly constructed Charles Hammond Berth facilitated the float-off launch of the Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer. The berth has been constructed primarily for the offshore wind energy industry.
-
NewsHeavy lifting at Old Oak Common
Cranage provider Marr Contracting has been working with the Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra Joint Venture (BBVSJV) to provide a multi-tower crane approach for the construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common station in the UK.
-
NewsRoberts to lead LS Cargo in North America
Drew Roberts has joined project forwarding specialist LS Cargo as president of its North American operations.
-
NewsKloiber retires from Gebrüder Weiss
After 35 years’ service, Peter Kloiber has retired from his roles at Swiss freight forwarder Gebrüder Weiss. Peter Schafleitner, former director of product management land transport, will now join the managerial board.
-
NewsStevens Towing reports strong first half, project cargo demand buoyant
South Carolina, USA-headquartered Stevens Towing reported a positive first half of the year, its tug and barge fleet reporting an extremely busy second quarter, with the project cargo market continuing to strengthen.