European news – Page 17
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ArticleSpain and Portugal – vying to become Europe’s energy powerhouse
Rich in natural renewable energy resources, the Iberian Peninsula is well positioned to be at the forefront of the European energy transition, while a strong cluster of manufacturers and EPCs based in the region continue to provide project cargo opportunities. Sophie Barnes reports.
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NewsVoltaire arrives in the UK for Dogger Bank development
Jan de Nul’s largest jack-up installation vessel, Voltaire, has arrived at the port of Able Seaton in the UK ahead of its role at Dogger Bank wind farm phases A, B and C.
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NewsESTA urges action to resolve German permitting crisis
The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) has written to the German government and the European Commission urging action to resolve the crisis facing heavy transport in Germany caused by weak infrastructure and long delays in issuing permits.
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NewsCargolux inaugurates SAF at Luxembourg Airport
Cargolux is part of a team that has brought sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Luxembourg Airport (lux-Airport) for the first time as the cargo airline works towards decarbonising its operations.
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NewsGeneral cargo ship orders from Wilson and Wagenborg
Shortsea shipping player Wilson placed an order for the construction of six 3,800 dwt newbuildings, plus an option for eight more. Wagenborg, meanwhile, is pressing on with EasyMax newbuilds.
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NewsMammoet adds Faymonville gear to roster
Heavy transport and lifting specialist Mammoet has added Faymonville trailers to its haulage fleet.
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NewsFelbermayr completes Brenner Pass TBM deliveries
At the start of the year Austrian heavy transport specialist Felbermayr began transporting two new tunnel boring machines (TBM) to assist with the construction of the world’s longest underground tunnel at the Brenner Pass.
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NewsMarr optimises activities for TBM installation
Marr Contracting had its M2480D heavy lift luffing (HLL) tower crane mobilised at the Hinkley Point C power plant project in the UK, assisting with the handling of tunnel boring machines.
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NewsHerrenknecht acquires Eco1000 for in-plant logistics
German manufacturer Herrenknecht has added a six-axle Eco1000 self-propelled vehicle from Cometto to its fleet for in-plant transport of tunnel boring machine parts.
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NewsMaersk secures green methanol for newbuild’s first voyage
Maersk has secured green methanol from Dutch producer OCI Global for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. 19 vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2024-2025.
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NewsStena Line relocation at Gothenburg presses ahead
Gothenburg Port Authority and Stena Line are progressing with plans to relocate the carrier’s activities to Arendal in the outer area of the port.
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NewsTerra Marique completes Alloa deliveries
UK-based Robert Wynn and Sons has utilised its heavy lift ro-ro barge Terra Marique to deliver cargoes via the River Forth to Alloa, Scotland.
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NewsGeodis expands in Switzerland with ITS acquisition
Freight forwarder Geodis has acquired Switzerland-based ITS - International Transport & Shipping.
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NewsUnited O7 grows in Italy
United O7 – United Heavy Lift (UHL) and Ocean7 Projects’ joint venture – is opening a branch office in Italy from July 2023.
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NewsVuorsola removes electrostatic filter with Cometto axle lines
Finnish mining and smelting company Boliden tasked Pori-based heavy load specialist Vuorsola with the removal of a 243-tonne electrostatic filter from its nickel smelting plant in Harjavalta.
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NewsZuidnatie prepares for Konecranes delivery
Antwerp-based terminal operator Zuidnatie has placed an order for a Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane.
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NewsG2 Ocean embarks on fleet expansion
Norwegian shipping line G2 Ocean is strengthening its fleet with the addition of a 55,889 dwt semi-open vessel and up to four ammonia-ready 82,300 dwt open hatch vessels.
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NewsOostende and REBO form OSSCO
The port of Oostende in Belgium, through its subsidiary REBO, has established Oostende Stevedoring Services Company (OSSCO) to provide stevedoring services in the outer port.
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NewsLangowski adds transhipment yard in Gdynia
Polish logistics company Langowski Logistics has opened a transhipment yard dedicated to abnormal cargoes at the Bulgarian Quay Area in the port of Gdynia, Poland.