European news – Page 15
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NewsNXGEN expands fleet with Scheuerle order
NXGEN is expanding its UK transportation fleet with 92 axle lines of Scheuerle SMPTs and six power pack units (PPU) to support its bare lease equipment offering.
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NewsBergé joins Logistop to boost logistics innovation
Spain’s Bergé Logistics has joined Logistop – a logistics association that aims to promote the need for innovation among companies involved in the logistics sector.
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NewsFrecon to open Odense office
Danish engineering company Frecon is opening an office at the port of Odense, as it expands its business and network to position itself closer to partners in the wind energy industry.
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NewsNeart na Gaoithe turbine installation kicks off
The first wind turbine of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, located off the Scottish coast, has been installed.
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NewsFriderici Spécial takes delivery of PowerHoss modules
Swiss heavy haulage specialist Friderici Spécial has acquired four SPMT PowerHoss vehicles from TII Scheuerle.
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NewsManston Airport cargo plans back in court
Plans to develop a cargo hub at Manston Airport in the UK were back in court earlier this month, with the development consent order facing a judicial review, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsALS handles mining move to Guinea
Abnormal Load Services (ALS) has arranged the door-to-door delivery of an oversized mining machine from Europe to Guinea.
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NewsESTA: EC abnormal transport reform merits a considered response
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is “studying carefully” proposals from the European Commission (EC) on abnormal transport reform. It warned, however, that alongside agreed medium and long-term plans, the sector needs urgent action in the short term.
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NewsSarens spans highway in Zaventem
Belgian heavy transport engineering specialist Sarens moved and installed a 1,600-tonne bridge in Zaventem, spanning one of the country’s busiest motorways.
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NewsDespite falling volumes Antwerp-Bruges remains hopeful
Throughput at the port of Antwerp-Bruges was down 5.5 percent in the first six months of 2023 when compared to the same period last year. Despite the weak economic climate, conventional breakbulk volumes are in line with pre-covid levels.
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NewsMediaco expands with Matthey-Petit acquisition
France-based Mediaco has acquired Switzerland’s Matthey-Petit – an exceptional transport and lifting company.
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NewsWind turbine blades move through Amsterdam
TMA Logistics, Van der Vlist and the port of Amsterdam have worked together to facilitate the handling of wind turbine blades to a project in Flevopolder, the Netherlands.
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NewsOsprey invests in Tadano CC3800-1
UK-based project logistics specialist Osprey Group has ordered a Tadano CC3800-1 mobile crane.
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NewsIlling named Bertling MD in Germany
Bertling Logistics has appointed Gerd Illing as its managing director in Germany.
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NewsCarlbom Shipping rebrands as Pentagon Marine
Pentagon Freight Services is rebranding Carlbom Shipping as Pentagon Marine.
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NewsMelton appointed as regional representative at BIFA
British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Andrew Melton as a regional representative for the Midlands and North region.
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NewsSchöttle-Christiansen joins deugro as head of wind renewable energy Germany
deugro has appointed Stefanie Schöttle-Christiansen as head of wind renewable energy Germany.
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NewsGoldhofer boosts South Europe network with Trainar partnership
German manufacturer Goldhofer has strengthened its Southern Europe sales network having partnered with Spain’s Trainar Semirremolques.
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NewsHEBO and Bonn & Mees join forces
Rotterdam-based HEBO Maritiem Service and Bonn & Mees Floating Sheerlegs have merged their operations.
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NewsCrosby opens Hampshire facility
Lifting and rigging equipment manufacturer and distributor the Crosby Group has opened a facility in Hampshire, UK.