All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in December 2023 – Page 2
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NewsHarren Group reinforces commitments to safety
Harren Group has launched its groupwide “Act Safely!” programme, a new initiative that reinforces safety as a core value within the organisation.
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NewsThomas to chair BIFA’s young forwarder virtual network
Clara Thomas, operations coordinator from UK-based Quality Freight Services, has been appointed as chair of the virtual format of the British International Freight Association’s Young Forwarder Network (YFN), succeeding Herbie Cobby from Geodis.
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NewsRightShip launches tiered RightFLEET system
Digital maritime platform RightShip has launched three new subscription tiers to its data and services for owners and managers: RightFLEET Starter, RightFLEET Lite, and RightFLEET Enterprise.
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NewsFull ships or a damp squib? Gauging the multipurpose market
With a promising project pipeline and a supply side that favours the market, the multipurpose shipping segment is in a stable state, despite 2023 landing somewhat flatter than expected.
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NewsFlying high and beefing up capabilities
During 2023, the heavy lift airfreight market continued to grapple with the impacts of the Russian-Ukraine war, as other providers in the sector beefed up their capabilities.
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NewsMergers, acquisitions, and expansions: a year of consolidation
Throughout 2023, the project logistics sector saw some key players expand their footprint to target new markets or reinforce their position. It comes off the back of a largely positive outlook for the market, with several industry verticals set to provide a swathe of work around the globe.
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NewsLooking back on 2023
It’s tricky to summarise the current state of play in the project logistics and heavy lift shipping sectors. Whether the glass is half full, or half empty, is very much situation dependent.
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NewsMyCrane signs MoU with Equip9 to facilitate heavy equipment selection
Online crane rental platform MyCrane has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with heavy equipment application Equip9 to advance their respective technical and commercial projects.
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Article‘France Relance’ and sustainable ambitions drive project logistics activity
Wind energy continues to be the order of the day for France’s project logistics and heavy lift sector. The country’s policy on renewable power sources is driving increasing investment in both projects and supporting infrastructure, with floating offshore wind projects in the spotlight. Megan Ramsay reports.
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NewsABP bolsters Port of Hull capacity with Liebherr LHM 420
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested GBP4.2 million (USD5.3 million) in a new Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane that will be stationed at the port of Hull.
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NewsWind energy OEMs cooperate on equipment standardisation
Wind energy OEMs Siemens Gamesa and Vestas – in cooperation with Energy Cluster Denmark– have signed a partnership agreement to increase standardisation in the wind industry, the initial focus trained on tower transportation equipment.
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NewsPortico obtains REGO certification
Portico – the logistics provider and cargo terminal based at the UK’s Portsmouth International port – has gained a Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certification, verifying that its entire electricity supply comes from renewable sources.
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From our sponsorsSarens wins the BLCC Golden Bridge Award for “Carbon Reduction”
Sarens was recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative solutions. Sarens always stands at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, providing intelligent solutions to heavy lifting challenges.
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NewsHLPFI scoops Seahorse awards
HLPFI’s deputy editor Sophie Barnes was presented with the Multipurpose Cargo Logistics Journalist of the Year award, sponsored by OIA Global, at the Seahorse Freight Association Journalist Awards held on December 11, 2023 in London.
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NewsMammoet lifts and removes reactor vessel
On behalf of Orano USA, Mammoet lifted and removed a 540-tonne nuclear reactor vessel (RV) at the Crystal River Unit 3 pressurised water reactor site in Florida.
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NewsCOSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers opens in Melbourne
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers (Southeast Asia) has opened an office in Melbourne, Australia.
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NewsSAL exercises option for Orca newbuild
SAL Heavy Lift has signed an option for a fifth Orca-class newbuild vessel with Wuhu Shipyard in China.
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NewsSpliethoff christens second newbuild in Batam
The Netherlands-headquartered Spliethoff has held a christening ceremony for its DP2 B-type vessel Bloemgracht in Batam, Indonesia.
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ArticleHLPFI meets: Kyriacos Panayides
Justin Archard sits down with Kyriacos Panayides, a ubiquitous presence in the multipurpose and heavy lift shipping business and architect of one of the sector’s success stories, AAL Shipping.
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NewsHammond to depart Forth Ports
Forth Ports’ Group ceo Charles Hammond will step down from his role at the end of June 2024 and will be succeeded by Stuart Wallace, the company’s current chief operating officer.
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