European news
News about the logistics of over-dimensional and heavy cargoes within the European market
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NewsCJ ICM delivers power plant equipment from Germany to Uzbekistan
CJ ICM Logistics has wrapped up the final delivery of out-of-gauge (OOG) power plant equipment from Germany to Jizzakh, Uzbekistan.
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NewsMammoet pens TenneT contract
Heavy lift and engineered transport specialist Mammoet has signed an agreement with Seatrium to load-out of three substations for TenneT’s 2 GW programme, which will connect large-scale offshore wind farms to the European mainland.
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NewsUK maritime ETS takes shape with proposed July 2026 start
Final policy decisions made by the UK government this summer will, if enacted as law, lead to new emissions costs for vessels sailing to, from and between UK ports from July 1, 2026.
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NewsKlimecki to lead Geodis project logistics activities in East Europe
Freight forwarder Geodis has named Piotr Klimecki as head of project logistics, East Europe.
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NewsESTA presses EU on military mobility
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has published an updated position paper on military mobility as it prods Brussels to deliver on its promise of efficient and common heavy transport regulations for both military and industrial use.
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NewsCarter Contracting Services purchases girder frame, designs jack and skid solution
UK-based heavy lift and abnormal load transport specialist Carter Contracting Services (CCS) has agreed to acquire a girder bridge trailer. It has also manufactured a bespoke jack and skid system with a 400-tonne capacity.
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NewsPetrodec deploys Enerpac trolley system for decommissioning work
The Netherlands-based offshore decommissioning contractor Petrodec deployed an Enerpac ETR115-SP trolley system to streamline heavy lift and storage operations onboard the offshore decommissioning jack-up vessel Obana.
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NewsPrangl restructures management team
Austria-headquartered international crane rental company Prangl has restructured its management setup as it looks to scale up its operations.
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NewsAKM adds AC 7.450-1 to fleet
German heavy transport rental firm AKM Autokranvermietung, headquartered in Munich, has added a Tadano AC 7.450-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen commences operations of Gothenburg terminal
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has begun operating the port of Gothenburg car terminal, now named Gothenburg International Auto & Ro-Ro Terminal (GIART).
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NewsAsstrA transports coils to Mongolia
Switzerland-headquartered freight forwarder Asstra-Associated Traffic has moved oversized and heavy cargo from Germany to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital.
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NewsCollett expands heavy lift storage at Elland depot
UK-based heavy haulier Collett & Sons has expanded its heavy lift storage capabilities thanks to an extension at its Elland depot in West Yorkshire, UK.
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NewsGerman offshore wind groups demand urgent tendering reform
Industry associations are calling for urgent political action to reform the German offshore wind energy tendering system.
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NewsECTOL approves extra training path for ETOL
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has approved a dual-track training process for its new European Trailer Operator Licence (ETOL) covering modular hydraulically suspended trailers, including SPMTs.
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NewsSchares deploys Cometto equipment for bridge renewal
Heavy transport provider Schares has utilised its Cometto fleet to support the renewal of a 120-year-old railway bridge in Herten, Germany.
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NewsYılnak acquires Mağdenli Heavy Transport
Turkish heavy transport and project logistics company Yılnak has acquired fellow Turkish firm Mağdenli Heavy Transport as it looks to strengthen its engineering-driven end-to-end service capability.
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NewsLaso to carry out 760 deliveries to Tâmega wind farm
Portugal-based Laso Transportes is supporting the construction of the 274 MW Tâmega onshore wind farm, executing 760 special transports to deliver the oversized components to the installation site.
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NewsGeneral cargoes resilient at Antwerp-Bruges
The port of Antwerp-Bruges ended 2025 with total maritime throughput of 266.5 million tonnes, a 4.1 percent decline compared with 2024, yet general cargo flows held up well.
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NewsGreek entry point for South Europe’s wind of change
The expansion of wind power across the southeastern Mediterranean has provided a strong new business stream for specialised heavy lift shipping and transport companies in Greece, not least due to the growing capacity and size of installed turbines. Bigger turbines and more complex operations require specialised equipment and staff, explained Elisabeth Cosmatos, ceo of Cosmatos Group.
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NewsEurope doubles down on offshore wind with investment pact
Senior representatives from nine North Sea countries gathered in Hamburg to sign a pact that commits to building 15 GW of offshore wind per year over 2031-2040 while de-risking offshore wind investments.