All articles by David Kershaw – Page 3
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NewsGermany clears key hurdles for large-scale BESS rollout
Germany’s parliament has passed legislation that should facilitate the build out of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the country.
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NewsTrio forms FLOW Ports Alliance
Associated British Ports (ABP) has teamed up with France’s BrestPort, and Ireland’s Shannon Foynes port to establish the Global Floating Offshore Wind Ports Alliance (FLOW Ports Alliance).
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NewsMammoet agrees RKB deal
Dutch transport engineering and heavy lifting specialist Mammoet will take over the business activities of compatriot company Ridderkerks Kraanwagenbedrijf BV (RKB), effective January 5, 2026.
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NewsSwitzerland strikes trade deal with USA
Switzerland and the USA have reached a preliminary deal to cut tariffs from 39 percent to 15 percent on many Swiss goods.
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NewsCarl Stahl partners with RUD on chain sling configurator
Lifting and material handling solutions provider Carl Stahl, in partnership with RUD, has introduced the chain sling configurator.
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NewsTopas calls on Mammoet for COC polymer plant installation
Topas Advanced Polymers called on Mammoet’s expertise to build its state-of-the-art production plant at the Leuna chemical site in Germany.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen delivers solid Q3 but USTR port fees clouds outlook
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported adjusted EBITDA of USD471 million for Q3 2025. Total revenue for Q3 was USD1.33 billion. However, the outlook is clouded somewhat by uncertainty around United States Trade Representative (USTR) regulations.
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NewsMammoet and EDF sign MoU to advance Dutch nuclear build out
On the sidelines of the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 in Paris, Mammoet signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDF to develop technologies and methodologies aimed at improving construction efficiency for nuclear facilities in the Netherlands.
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NewsAmmonia-fuelled trade route could link South Africa and Europe by 2029
New analysis from the Global Maritime Forum shows that ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers could feasibly be deployed on the South Africa-Europe iron ore trade route as soon as 2029 and scale toward full decarbonisation by 2035.
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NewsLogistics Plus opens in Karachi
Logistics Plus has opened a new branch office in Karachi, Pakistan.
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NewsPeel Ports injects GBP10 million into port of East Anglia expansion
UK-based Peel Ports will invest a further GBP10 million (USD13 million) into its Great Yarmouth site, which is being repositioned as the port of East Anglia.
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NewsSolar flatracks shine on Vertom Tula
Wattlab has supplied a seaworthy solar energy system for Vertom’s new 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose vessel, Vertom Tula.
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NewsSolid quarter for Höegh Autoliners
Ro-ro shipping group Höegh Autoliners reported solid financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, with the high and heavy cargo (H&H) segment entering a period of renewed growth.
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NewsALL Family promotes from within
USA-based crane and engineered transport specialist ALL Family of Companies has promoted two industry veterans into new roles.
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NewsSpliethoff picks Echandia battery system for newbuilds
Swedish battery system developer Echandia has been selected to supply energy storage systems for eight newbuild cargo vessels, with an option for two more vessels, owned by Spliethoff Group.
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NewsBreakbulk holds steady at Rotterdam
The port of Rotterdam posted a modest increase in breakbulk throughput in the first nine months of 2025. However, overall throughput has taken a hit.
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NewsMammoet launches Industrial Solutions division
Heavy lift and engineered transport specialist Mammoet has launched its Industrial Solutions division to serve large-scale and complex industrial projects across Europe’s high-tech, process, energy and heavy industries.
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NewsHarren partners with Orca AI to boost navigational safety and efficiencies
German shipping and maritime logistics specialist Harren Group is partnering with maritime technology provider Orca AI to strengthen navigational safety and operational efficiencies.
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NewsDemand continues rising for electric MHCs
Liebherr continues to see a strong increase in demand for electrically powered mobile harbour cranes (MHC), with India leading the charge in terms of adoption.
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NewsRip-and-shift solution expedites nuclear decommissioning work
Heavy lift and specialised transport company Mammoet was commissioned by Framatome to support with the removal of four steam generators from PreussenElektra’s Unterweser nuclear power plant in Germany.