All articles by David Kershaw – Page 9
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NewsWWN Guindastes doubles down on LTM 1300-6.3
Brazilian crane and lifting contractor WWN Guindastes has expanded its fleet with a 500-tonne lift capacity LTM 1300-6.3 crane from Liebherr.
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NewsJAS Projects launches transport engineering arm
JAS Projects has launched a transport engineering services arm, a move that it says significantly widens its service portfolio.
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ArticleWind propulsion gains foothold in project market
Wind-assisted propulsion technologies are having a moment in the spotlight and are an increasingly viable means of addressing the ever-tightening regulatory net that surrounds the marine transport sector.
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News216 wind turbine components delivered to Limekiln project
Collett & Sons has successfully delivered 216 wind turbine components to Limekiln wind farm, a project comprising 24 Vestas V136 turbines.
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NewsGPLN celebrates 20th AGM
Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) has concluded its 20th AGM, which took place February 14-16, 2025, at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. 150 delegates from 40 countries attended the event.
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NewsDryad highlights early signs of Somalian piracy uptick
Maritime security is under the spotlight once again following a series of concerning piracy incidents off the coast of Somalia, according to Dryad Global.
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NewsJaxport completes Berth 22 works
Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) said that its year-long project to expand vehicle Berth 22 at the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal is complete. The berth is the first of two vehicle berth projects in a USD60 million total initiative to increase efficiencies and accommodate additional vehicle vessel calls.
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NewsOcean Giant delivers to Antarctica
The USA’s Military Sealift Command chartered US Ocean’s multipurpose heavy lift vessel Ocean Giant to deliver supplies at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in support of the annual resupply mission Operation Deep Freeze 2025.
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NewsAAL opts for Octopus advisory system for Super B-class
AAL Shipping has chosen the ABB Ability Octopus marine advisory system to optimise operations of its advanced fleet of Super B-class heavy lift vessels.
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NewsHacklin takes stake in Nordic Chartering
Hacklin has expanded its scope of business in the logistics sector with the acquisition of a stake in the Finnish shortsea operator Nordic Chartering.
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NewsEconowind secures funds for VentoFoil XL prototype for deepsea shipping
Dutch company Econowind, based in Zeewolde, has secured EUR1 million (USD1.05 million) in development capital from Invest International to advance and test its VentoFoil XL, a 24-30 m-high steel wind sail intended for the deepsea shipping market.
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NewsPrestwick handles longest-ever cargo
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has handled its longest-ever piece of freight as part of a consignment for the oil and gas sector.
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NewsRo-ro market softens amid fleet expansion
With time charter rates for large PCTCs dropping to USD65,000 per day the market is declining faster than anticipated, according to Esgian. While capacity continues to expand with new vessel deliveries, operational shifts and geopolitical risks in the Red Sea are keeping shipping lines cautious.
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NewsSarens in action at Greater Changhua
Belgian heavy transport engineering company Sarens has been busy executing heavy lifts with its SGC-90 at the Greater Changhua offshore wind farm. The company has also bolstered its heavy-duty trailer fleet with the acquisition of over 100 SPMT axle lines.
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NewsKatoen Natie orders four Konecranes Gottwald MHCs
Belgium’s Katoen Natie has ordered four all-electric Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes for its operations in Antwerp.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen posts record results but high and heavy volumes lag
Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported a strong final quarter of 2024 with an adjusted EBITDA of USD452 million. FY 2024 proved to be a record year for the ro-ro shipping group with an adjusted EBITDA of USD1.9 billion (up 5 percent year on year) and profit for the period of USD1.06 billion (up 9 percent year on year). However, high and heavy volumes continue to fall by the wayside.
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NewsDTM puts ESP.6 into action at Giammoro
Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo (DTM) has commissioned a 125-tonne lift capacity Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 mobile harbour crane at its Giammoro terminal in Sicily, Italy.
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NewsJaxport poised for transformational growth in 2025
Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) is gearing up for a year of expansion, with major infrastructure upgrades across its breakbulk, container, and automotive terminals.
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NewsEMO Trans acquires ASF
EMO Trans has acquired its long-standing agent and partner in Romania, ASF.
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NewsFrigeni joins Spliethoff-BigLift Houston team
Roberto Frigeni has joined the Spliethoff-BigLift Houston office as vice president of business development.