European news – Page 172
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NewsLiebherr cranes raise the roof
German heavy haulage contractor Salgert has lifted a steel roof structure, measuring approximately 500 sq m, in Mechernich using six Liebherr mobile cranes.
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NewsModulift beams lift for Lancaster
Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group has utilised two Modulift spreader beams to lift a series of sheathed spiral strand mooring lines, manufactured at the former’s Neptune Quay facility in Newcastle, UK, for Bluewater Energy Services.
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NewsBlue Water Marseille increases project focus
Blue Water Marseille has transported ship blocks for French vessel manufacturer OCEA.
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NewsWWPC members team up
Bolk Transport has organised the delivery of heavy-duty cranes that will be used to erect 45 wind turbines at the Markbygden wind farm, near the northern Swedish city of Piteå.
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NewsABC connects to Ho Chi Minh
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has launched a freighter service to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, adding it to its international network of more than 30 destinations.
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NewsJAL links up with Silk Way
Japanese airline JAL Cargo has entered a strategic cooperation agreement with Silk Way West Airlines that will see the former share capacity on Silk Way West’s scheduled routes out of Europe.
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NewsOsprey adds Constructor to fleet
UK-based heavy transport and marine specialists, Osprey, has added the Osprey Constructor to its fleet of barges.
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NewsMammoet takes five
Mammoet has added to its already established fleet with the acquisition of five Grove GMK4090 all-terrain cranes from Manitowoc.
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NewsDB Schenker innovates for Airbus
Airbus has partnered with DB Schenker to develop a logistics plan to transport components of the A320 range of aircraft from Hamburg, Germany to the manufacturer’s US facility in Mobile, Alabama.
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NewsJan De Nul's latest discovery
Jan De Nul Group has signed an agreement with Vroon Group to acquire MPI Offshore’s jack-up crane vessel MPI Discovery, together with its crew and a number of MPI’s employees.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr signs MoU with Liège
Volga-Dnepr Group and CargoLogicAir (CLA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation with Liège Airport, with the aim of strengthening their positions in the European market through the development of a regional hub.
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NewsSCS rebrands as Ox Heavy
The Netherlands-based SCS Heavy Lifts & Transport has changed its name to OX Heavy.
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NewsTaylor soars with HAV
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), the company behind the development of the Airlander 10 aircraft, has appointed Kevin Taylor as chairman.
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NewsOHT confirms semi-submersible order
Offshore Heavy Transport (OHT) has signed a contract with China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) for a newbuild semi-submersible offshore wind farm foundation installation vessel.
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NewsOud joins BIFA board
Susanne Oud has joined the British International Freight Association (BIFA) board of directors, replacing Roy Baker who has stepped down having been on the trade association's board since 2005.
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NewsEFG lifts off in Sweden
EFG Scandinavia, part of the EMS-Fehn Group, has installed the first wind turbine at a project site in the north of Sweden.
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NewsAntonov's revenue soars
Antonov Airlines has reported an 81 percent revenue increase in 2017 compared to the previous year, with aerospace shipments being one of the key sectors for the Ukrainian airline.
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NewsWagenborg busy with wind shipments
Wagenborg Shipping Sweden has transported wind turbine components from Terneuzen in the Netherlands to Piteå in Sweden on behalf of General Electric (GE).
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NewsVan Oord eyes MPI acquisition
Van Oord has signed a letter of intent with Vroon Group to acquire MPI Offshore, a specialist offshore wind installation contractor.
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NewsMammoet opens in Teesside
Mammoet UK has opened its base in Teesside to support the company’s growth in the region.