All articles by David Kershaw – Page 7
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NewsDAKO completes delivery of oversized boiler to Germany
DAKO Worldwide Transport has successfully delivered a 105-tonne water tube boiler and the respective accessories from Hungary to a chemical production facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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NewsStormGeo and Bearing AI team up on voyage optimisation
Weather intelligence and decision support technology provider StormGeo has entered into a strategic partnership with Bearing AI, which specialises in AI-driven vessel performance modelling.
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NewsSGL delivers 3D printer to Qatar
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has transported one of the world’s largest 3D construction printers from Denmark to Qatar, coordinating the movement of 18 oversized components aboard a Boeing 747 freighter.
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NewsCollett brings in Goldhofer THP/SL-L axles
UK-based heavy transport specialist Collett & Sons has purchased 36 Goldhofer THP/SL-L modular axle lines.
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ArticleTrump’s trade agenda hits headwinds
A battle over tariffs and a legislative push to dismantle clean energy incentives have set the stage for a turbulent summer in Washington. While a US trade court initially struck down president Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs, an appeals court swiftly issued a temporary reprieve. At the same time, Congress narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which could unravel the very tax credits underpinning America’s renewable energy boom – with far-reaching implications for global supply chains and infrastructure investment.
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NewsProvidence takes controlling stake in GCL
Private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has taken a controlling interest in GCL, the parent company of Rock-It Cargo.
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NewsHarren Group rolls out Sealenic’s AI solution fleetwide
Shipping and logistics company Harren Group will deploy Sealenic’s AI solutions across its fleet of 70 vessels and 26 offices.
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NewsDrewry: Multipurpose shipping faces rising risks amid slow green shift
Shipping sector analyst Drewry said the multipurpose and heavy lift market is navigating choppy waters, driven by a convergence of global short-term shocks and long-term structural transformations. While the sector has a history of resilience, complacency is not an option.
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NewsBeach pavilion moved in just 10 minutes
Mammoet successfully relocated a beach pavilion on the island of Texel in the Dutch province of North Holland.
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NewsHarlyn shows capabilities at Moray West
At the end of last year, Harlyn successfully completed the storage and transportation of two spare inter array cables (IAC) and associated accessories for the Moray West offshore wind farm.
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NewsMBS Logistics acquires Swiss specialist Gerhard Wegmüller
The Swiss subsidiary of Cologne-headquartered MBS Logistics Group has acquired Zurich-based logistics specialist Gerhard Wegmüller.
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NewsCMA CGM unveils global recruitment platform for seafarers
CMA CGM Group has launched a dedicated seafarer recruitment platform: CMASHIPS.com.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges names international representatives
The port of Antwerp-Bruges has appointed Patricia Laureys and Youssef Imghi as its international representatives for Canada and Morocco, respectively.
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NewsTaylor joins Allelys as operations director
UK transport engineering specialist Allelys has appointed Matthew Taylor as operations director.
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NewsEuropean road freight index slips as demand cools
Contract and spot road freight rates in Europe both declined in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Upply x Ti x IRU index. Moreover, the industry continues to grapple with a severe driver shortage although there has been progress on harmonising licence regulations across the bloc.
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NewsTraffic up at South Jersey Ports
South Jersey Ports reported strong growth in cargo activity during the first quarter of 2025, with breakbulk a major driver.
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NewsSarens opens Dunkerque hub
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Sarens has opened a hub in Dunkerque, France.
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NewsSteel cut for Meriaura newbuild
The steel has been cut for Finnish shipping company Meriaura’s latest newbuilding.
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NewsBarnhart completes rebrand of NCSG
Alberta, Canada-based NCSG is rebranding as Barnhart Crane and Rigging.
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NewsA vision for a ‘hundred-year company’: leadership changes at Barnhart
In mid-March 2025, USA-based heavy transport engineering specialist Barnhart Crane and Rigging confirmed the appointment of David Webster as president, succeeding Alan Barnhart, who has held the role of president and ceo for more than 38 years.