All articles by David Kershaw – Page 49
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NewsStrike action confirmed at Felixstowe
Over 1,900 workers at the port of Felixstowe – the UK’s largest container port – will begin eight days of strike action on Sunday August 21, ending on August 29, after pay talks failed to reach a satisfactory conclusion.
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NewsUECC and Svitzer partner on biofuels
UECC is expanding the use of carbon-neutral biofuels in its logistics chain through a partnership with towage provider Svitzer.
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NewsPark joins Bertling in Middle East
Keith Park has joined project freight forwarder Bertling Logistics in the Middle East.
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NewsOng appointed TT Club CFO
EeLain Ong has taken over as chief financial officer (cfo) of international freight transport and logistics insurer TT Club.
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NewsDeep South performs at refinery installation project
USA-headquartered Deep South Crane and Rigging transported, lifted and positioned a large refinery component weighing roughly 252 tonnes.
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NewsMSC connects with Bissau
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has started a new service to Bissau with connections via Las Palmas.
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NewsPort of Virginia traffic continues to climb
The USA’s port of Virginia has reported a record-breaking year for cargo volumes, with breakbulk traffic also climbing.
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NewsOmega Morgan delivers bespoke installation
Oregon-headquartered heavy transport engineering and rigging specialist Omega Morgan was on hand to install five air handling units at a Seattle high-rise development.
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NewsOffshore foundations depart Le Havre
On July 29, the first convoy carrying three gravity-based foundations for France’s Fécamp offshore wind farm left Haropa’s port of Le Havre.
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NewsPort Esbjerg completes first Kaskasi load out at latest facility
A new pre-assembly site developed by Siemens Gamesa and Port Esbjerg (Denmark) has conducted its first load-out – offshore wind energy equipment destined for RWE’s Kaskasi project.
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NewsSeafarer happiness rises from lowest ebb
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published on August 1 by the Mission to Seafarers, reveals that seafarer happiness levels are recovering, after reaching a record low last quarter. Overall happiness has increased from 5.85 to 7.21 out of 10, with levels rising across all categories.
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NewsSiemens Gamesa to restructure; Kaskasi powering up
Siemens Gamesa is taking strategic steps to accelerate its turnaround after ending a challenging third quarter marked by ongoing difficulties in the wind energy industry, as well as internal challenges mainly impacting its onshore pipeline of work.
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NewsCadeler lands Hornsea 3 installation contract
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has signed agreements with Ørsted to install turbine foundations at the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm.
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NewsUS Ex-Im Bank eyes Guyana projects
The USA’s Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Guyana to explore options for utilising Ex-Im financing to support the sale of US exports to Guyana for government projects totalling up to USD2 billion.
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NewsAustralian first for Heerema
Woodside Energy awarded Heerema Marine Contractors a decommissioning contract that includes the integrated engineering, preparation, removal, and transport of the Nganhurra riser turret mooring (RTM).
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NewsGrimaldi opens Vigo project cargo service
Italy-headquartered Grimaldi has opened a project cargo service linking Vigo, Spain, with Latin America and Africa.
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NewsBeluga delivery for Bolloré
Freight forwarder Bolloré Logistics chartered the A300-600ST Beluga Super Transporter to move a helicopter from France to Brazil.
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NewsBEIC established to enforce US Shipping Act
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has created the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations and Compliance (BEIC), which has been tasked with investigative and prosecution responsibilities.
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NewsStrike action looms at Felixstowe
The UK’s largest container port, Felixstowe, could be affected by strike action at some point during August. The gateway hopes to come to a resolution with workers.
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NewsBBC Chartering adds handysize newbuilds to roster
Three 40,000 dwt handysize bulk carriers have joined the BBC Chartering fleet in recent months.