All articles by David Kershaw – Page 81
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NewsConcerns over capacity to meet heavy lift demand
Prospects of an increase in oil and gas offshore project work over the next few years are triggering concerns in some quarters that there may not be sufficient heavy lift shipping and installation capacity to meet all the resulting future demand.
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NewsProject logistics supply chain risk: how much is too much?
A worrying and increasingly prominent trend is the amount of risk being shouldered by those active in the project logistics supply chain. David Kershaw reports.
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NewsDemand and innovation blossom in heavy haulage sector
Demand in the USA for heavy-duty prime movers has shown little sign of abating. Industry analyst Freight Transportation Research (FTR) has reported continued growth in North American Class 8 orders for October 2018, writes David Kershaw.
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NewsHansa Heavy Lift files for insolvency
Years of rumours and hearsay came to a dramatic climax today following confirmation that Hansa Heavy Lift has filed for insolvency.
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NewsVerdicts announced in fraud trial
On November 27, verdicts were announced at the UK's Southwark Crown Court regarding logistics activities relating to ConocoPhillips' Jasmine North Sea oil exploration project.
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NewsImperial orders for Bochum
Imperial Logistics International has acquired three heavy-duty tractor units and seven heavy-duty trailers to support its logistics contract at a steel plant in Bochum, Germany.
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NewsEverett adopts 2019 budget
The port of Everett has adopted its operating budget for 2019, earmarking USD58.7 million for new capital investment.
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NewsEntries open for 2019 ESTA awards
Entries are now being accepted for the European crane and heavy transport industry’s 2019 ESTA Awards.
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NewsAbkatun sets sail
The 15,000 tonne PB-Abkatun-A2 oil and gas production platform has set sail from Altamira, Mexico.
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NewsSubstantial tranche of decommissioning work beckons
Decommissioning of oil and gas platforms has been a topic of discussion for a number of years and now a number of signals are indicating that this perennial non-starter could finally spring to life. David Kershaw reports.
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NewsCommodities outlook improves project logistics prospects
Commodity prices are rising and new projects are being approved around the world as energy majors, having driven down costs, begin to invest some of their cash stockpiles, writes David Kershaw.
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NewsNewbuilds for dship Carriers
dship Carriers will expand its fleet with the acquisition of two newbuild F-500 multipurpose ships from Taizhou Sanfu Shipbuilding.
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NewsJumbo founder passes away
Jumbo has announced that its founder, Hans Gerhard Kahn, passed away on May 18 at the age of 95.
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ArticleOn the ocean: Climbing out of the Crisis
Common themes were apparent when industry chiefs were asked to identify the most disruptive events to affect the heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector since 2007.
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ArticleAirfreight: Changing Relationships
A multitude of developments witnessed over the course of the past decade have forced airlines and charter brokers to become increasingly resourceful in order to meet the requirements of a project logistics sector that has grown ever more complex.