All articles by David Kershaw – Page 6
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NewsEuropean MHST operators’ licence takes step forwards
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) said that its plan to develop a transport operators’ licence for modular hydraulically suspended trailers (MHST), including SPMTs, has been given a further boost.
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NewsDrewry: Disaster recovery to boost West Coast breakbulk imports
The recent wildfires that wreaked havoc across Los Angeles are expected to drive up import demand for bulk and breakbulk commodities, according to shipping sector analyst Drewry.
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NewsDHL Industrial Projects appoints Dudas as MEA regional VP
DHL Industrial Projects has appointed Peter Dudas as its regional vice president, Middle East and Africa (MEA).
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NewsGemini Cooperation: ambitious reliability targets
The Gemini Cooperation, an alliance between container shipping giants Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, is scheduled to start operating on February 1, 2025, aiming to set the industry benchmark when it comes to service reliability.
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NewsMSI Q1 2025: Carrier confidence dips on Trump trade fears
The 16th edition of One World’s Market Sentiment Index (MSI) for the multipurpose and breakbulk shipping sector shows a slight softening in overall carrier sentiment. Protectionist trade policies, shifting global freight dynamics, and geopolitical instability are all dragging on the outlook. Energy markets are a source of optimism but shipping lines are bracing for rate volatility ahead.
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NewsFLS Group and AC Logistics join forces
FLS Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Philippines’ specialist AC Logistics, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation.
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NewsPOC places 5,000-tonne heavy lift vessel order
Penta-Ocean Construction (POC) has contracted Seatrium to build a 5,000-tonne lift capacity vessel for the Japanese offshore wind energy market.
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NewsDNV boosts managerial team with chief operating officer
Classification society DNV has appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria as chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2025.
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NewsClimatic events increasingly hinder inland waterway operations
There are warning signs that severe climatic events are already impacting inland waterway operations, according to international freight and cargo handling insurer TT Club. These impacts are widely forecast to get worse in the future.
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ArticleTrump 2.0: Energy, tariffs and tensions
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought immediate policy reversals on renewables, a renewed focus on traditional energy sectors and promises of tariffs on key trading partners. Much has been speculated on regarding his re-election and the heavy lift and project logistics sector has been keeping a close eye on the flurry of announcements, statements, tweets, and executive orders will affect the flow of cargoes to and from the world’s largest economy.
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NewsSvensson to step away from Konecranes
Anders Svensson, president and ceo at Konecranes, will leave his position on July 19, 2025. A search is under way for his successor.
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NewsChapman Freeborn restructures European team
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has completed a restructure of its European cargo operations team.
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NewsEXG delivers large WTG to India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) successfully undertook the transportation of wind turbine generator components from China to India. The project involved both ocean freight and complex ground transportation to the final destination.
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NewsWEC Lines opens barge connection between Moerdijk and Duisburg
Effective February 3, WEC Lines will offer a barge connection between Moerdijk (Combined Cargo Terminals), the Netherlands, to Duisburg (Duisburg Gateway Terminal, DGT) in Germany.
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ArticleFragile ceasefire brings hope for Red Sea revival
There was positive news out of the Middle East this week with an agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting, raising hopes for the resumption of shipping services in the Red Sea. However, uncertainty looms as risks of resumed attacks and volatility in global trade routes remain high.
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NewsRoll Group expands Saudi operations with storage facilities and heavy haul investments
Roll Group, specialising in heavy haul and lifting solutions, has been active in the Middle East since 2020, with a presence in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. The company says it is now positioned to become the second-largest inland transport operator in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsSpliethoff-BigLift UK expands team with Herrebrugh
Mike Herrebrugh has joined the combined Spliethoff-BigLift London office, effective January 1, 2025.
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NewsAntwerpXL teams up with Transport & Logistics for 2025 joint event
AntwerpXL, a leading event for the heavy lift and project logistics spheres, will run alongside the Transport & Logistics conference and exhibition this year.
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NewsTiong Woon names Liang as chief commercial officer
Singapore-headquartered heavy lift and engineering transport specialist Tiong Woon has appointed Tan Guan Liang as its chief commercial officer.