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News about the logistics of over-dimensional and heavy cargoes within the European market
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Concerted drive to futureproof European ports
Europe has been in an economic malaise and industrial output has been on the wane. Still, there is a concerted drive to develop port infrastructure that is not only capable of handling the next generation of oversize cargoes but is sustainable and resilient. Technology and cooperation are touted as central to realising progress, although financial bottlenecks continue to hinder the market. David Kershaw reports.
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DREMAR begins work at RWE pipe project in Türkiye
Dremar, a joint venture between Drewes Logistics and Martrade Shipping, has commenced operations at RWE Power AG’s Rhine water transport pipeline project in Türkiye.
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Boskalis completes acquisition of Smit Lamnalco
Boskalis has completed the acquisition of Smit Lamnalco.
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Goldhofer to deliver THP-SL axle lines and goosenecks to Sarens
Germany-based trailer manufacturer Goldhofer will deliver 112 THP-SL axle lines and nine goosenecks to transport engineering specialist Sarens this month.
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Damen receives order for four CF 3850 vessels
German shipping company Reederei Bernd Sibum has ordered four Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 from Damen Shipyards.
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TGP coordinates trafo delivery to Tennessee
Trans Global Projects (TGP) Group moved four 202-tonne transformers plus accessories from Bad Honnef, Germany to Stanton, Tennessee, USA.
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‘Grand Old Lady’ retires after 40 years of service
BigLift Shipping has retired the iconic Happy Buccaneer heavy transport vessel after 40 years of service.
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Grove GMK6400-1 all-terrain unit upgraded
Manitowoc will upgrade its Grove GMK6400-1 all-terrain crane, increasing its maximum capacity rating to 450 tonnes.
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Big Carl lifts final liner ring into place for Hinkley Point C
The third and final liner ring has been lifted into at Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor building in Somerset, the UK.
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Shipping Days returning to La Rochelle in 2025
The Shipping Days conference and exhibition will take place for a third time in La Rochelle, France, on April 16-17, 2025.
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Vestas and Fortum settle differences
Vestas and Fortum have settled the arbitration regarding wind energy projects in Russia. The settlement entails that both companies waive past, present and future claims related to their legacy business activities in Russia.
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Ocean7 nominates Duo Shipping as sole commercial agent in Türkiye
Ocean7 Projects Denmark has nominated Duo Shipping as the exclusive commercial agent in Türkiye.
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Collett delivers final components to the Cushaling wind farm
Collett & Sons has delivered the final components to the Cushaling wind farm, Ireland.
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Forster named managing director of Fährhafen Sassnitz
Henry Forster will become Fährhafen Sassnitz’s managing director from January 1, 2025.
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Osprey delivers polar crane beams to Hinkley Point C
Marine contractor and logistics company Osprey Group has delivered polar crane beams for a second reactor building at Hinkley Point C in Somerset, UK.
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Ceva celebrates maiden ro-ro voyage from Taicang
Ceva Logistics has celebrated its first voyage from Taicang Port in China.
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CS Wind constructs final monopile for Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm
CS Wind Offshore has manufactured 40 XXL wind turbine generator (WTG) monopile foundations for the Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm.
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Marubeni acquires 28 percent share in Gearbulk
Japan’s Marubeni Corporation will purchase a 28 percent stake in Gearbulk Holding.
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Mammoet installs 1,150-tonne bridge in northeast England
Mammoet has installed the New Wear footbridge in Sunderland, England.
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ABP and Sarens enter into strategic collaboration to support FLOW at Port Talbot
Associated British Ports (ABP) and Sarens have entered into a strategic collaboration to explore solutions for delivering floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea.