All articles by David Kershaw – Page 31
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NewsMammoet installs final pod at RSG’s Sheybarah Island resort
Heavy lift and transport engineering provider Mammoet completed its role the Sheybarah Island resort in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Red Sea Global (RSG).
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NewsHaropa develops digital twin to improve efficiency and safety
France’s Haropa Port is embracing new technologies and is developing a digital twin for ship calls and quayside operations. This tool aims to improve the safety and efficiency of port operations, as well as the use of associated resources.
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NewsGAC Germany opens in Stade
Shipping and logistics services provider GAC Germany opened a new office in Stade on 1 January 1, 2024.
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NewsBergé to manage steel logistics at Bayonne for Celsa
Spanish logistics service provider Bergé has been contracted to manage the logistics for Celsa Group at the port of Bayonne, France. It expects to move an estimated 650,000 tonnes of goods each year for the Spanish steel multinational.
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NewsBertling hits milestone in Guyana
Bertling Logistics hit a couple of operational milestones at the end of 2023, its Guyana joint venture achieving a local content certificate, and the opening of a new office in Düsseldorf.
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NewsBW Ideol signs MoU with ABP for floating wind energy manufacturing
Offshore floating wind energy player BW Ideol has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK’s largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), to investigate the feasibility of building floating foundations at Port Talbot.
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NewsChipolbrok christens Yu An
Chipolbrok named its latest newbuild vessel Yu An at a ceremony in China on December 27.
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NewsArgentia port lands government grant to expand energy industry capabilities
Canada’s port of Argentia has secured a CAD15 million (USD11.3 million) investment to support infrastructure developments that will allow it to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the offshore and renewable energy industries.
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NewsNYK outlines targets of its 2024 biofuels trial
Starting this year, NYK Line will embark on a full-scale, long-term biofuel trial. It hopes to verify the impact of the fuel on a ship’s components, procurement viability, and storage potential.
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NewsWWPC members see in the year with impressive shipments
Cosmatos Group, Agence Maritime Mohab, and Express Global Logistics all rounded out 2023 with impressive project logistics moves spanning Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
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NewsOmega Morgan’s modular installations at Millpond school
Omega Morgan’s Seattle crane services teams supported the Yelm School District when it needed to rig and lift two modular classrooms into place at Millpond Elementary School.
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NewsAGL bolsters presence in Lobito and São Tomé
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has become the new operator of the port of São Tomé, with modernisation works planned.
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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.