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Partnership formed to tackle offshore module transportation
Aker Solutions, K2 Project Forwarding and Meriaura have formed a partnership for the transportation of offshore modules.
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Thomas 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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‘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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Wind 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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Hemisphere Freight to acquire Magnus Group divisions
UK-based Hemisphere Freight Services is set to purchase the warehousing and freight forwarding divisions of Magnus Group, as well as all associated operational staff.
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DEME partners with Faria Renewables to explore Greek opportunities
DEME and Greek renewable energy developer Faria Renewables have signed a cooperation agreement to explore opportunities and co-develop offshore wind farms in Greece.
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Hammond 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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Collett supports Drumlins Park wind farm construction
On behalf of GE, Collett & Sons has delivered 88 wind turbine components for the Drumlins Park wind farm in Ireland.
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Bergé moves into Barcelona terminal
Spanish logistics service provider Bergé has started operations at its new terminal in the port of Barcelona, located at the Príncipe de España quay.
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Cosmatos coordinates silo delivery
Greece-based Cosmatos Shipping Services has handled the transport of heavy and oversized silos.
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Sarens installs event structure for Ghent Jazz Festival
Earlier this year, Sarens installed a complex event structure for the Ghent Jazz Festival in Belgium, lifting preassembled frames for the main tent as well as other smaller marquees.
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ABP appoints Hanham to accelerate clean energy projects
Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Lex Hanham to its business development team, where she will spearhead projects to accelerate the UK’s clean energy transition.
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Modulift spreader beam supports crane recalibration
A Modulift spreader beam was used recently in the northeast of England to support the recalibration of a vessel’s crane for a national ship repair company.
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Bilbao terminal takes RTG delivery
CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal in Spain has acquired six eco-efficient rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes as part of a long-term plan to renew 30 percent of its yard machinery.
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Ulstein unveils HX121 heavy transport vessel design
Ulstein has added the HX121 heavy transport vessel to its design portfolio.
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BSC eyes Esbjerg for XL monopile manufacturing
Baltic Structures Company (BSC) has confirmed that it will develop a monopile production plant at the port of Esbjerg, Denmark.
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BIFA appoints Curtin as Scottish representative
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Chris Curtin as regional consultant representative in Scotland.
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InterConti coordinates crate delivery
InterConti Navigation has coordinated the delivery of crates on behalf of Uhde High Pressure Technologies, part of ThyssenKrupp Group.
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Collett removes redundant MIVs in ongoing upgrade scheme
UK-based heavy haulier Collett & Sons has delivered two redundant 147-tonne main inlet valves (MIV) from Dinorwig hydropower station to a specialised facility in Bangor.
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Allelys hauls generator and transformer to Rothienorman
UK-based Allelys has transported a generator and transformer from Buckie Harbour to the Rothienorman substation.