European news – Page 183
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NewsFincantieri adds with Cometto
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has taken delivery of a self-propelled ETH5/4E steelwork transporter from Cometto.
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NewsFehn sets sail with next phase of Eco Flettner
Fehn Ship Management’s 4,200 dwt general cargo vessel Fehn Pollux has arrived in Leer for the next stage in the installation of a newly developed sail propulsion system, the Eco Flettner.
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NewsSarens plucks Makzume in Turkey
Sarens has formed a joint venture with LAM - Lyonel A. Makzume Shipping Agencies (Makzume) to expand its operations in Turkey and neighbouring countries.
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NewsBLG supports Siemens with facility
BLG Logistics has started operations at its state-of-the-art logistics centre in Falkensee, Germany.
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NewsBreakbulk Europe sees sector striking the right notes
Greater optimism was on show at this week’s Breakbulk Europe event in Bremen, although the general sentiment was that business conditions remain tough in all sectors.
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NewsSFPC adds heavy lift capability
Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) in the Republic of Ireland has taken delivery of a LHM 420 Liebherr mobile harbour crane.
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NewsGermany set to increase HGV tolls
The German cabinet has passed the fifth Federal Road Toll Act (Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz). Starting January 1, 2019, there will be an increase in the tolls imposed on heavy goods vehicles (HGV).
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NewsTitan adds Milan office
Titan Project & Logistic, a member of the Project Cargo Network (PCN) in Italy, has opened an office in Milan.
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NewsNew shortsea link for Cuxhaven
LD Seaplane has started a regular shortsea ro-ro shipping service connecting Nantes Saint-Nazaire in France and Cuxhaven, Germany.
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NewsDan-Czech delivers silos
Dan-Czech Specialtransport has handled the delivery of silos, measuring 26.8 m long, from Žilina in Slovakia to the UK.
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NewsHaizea Wind opens at Bilbao
Haizea Wind has inaugurated its EUR60 million (USD70.28 million) wind turbine tower and offshore foundation manufacturing facility at the port of Bilbao, Spain.
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NewsEmirates names Harman
Emirates SkyCargo has appointed David Harman as cargo manager for Switzerland. Based in Zürich, Harman will be responsible for overseeing all operational and commercial aspects of the airline’s freight activity in the country.
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NewsEMS moves Bremen office
EMS Chartering has relocated its Bremen office and, since the beginning of the year, strengthened its team with the appointment of Andreas Walter.
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NewsOsprey crosses the M1
Osprey Heavy Lift has installed a 1,200-tonne bridge deck over the M1 motorway in the UK on behalf of Buckingham Group Contracting and Cleveland Bridge.
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NewsBlue Water defends Norwegian contract
Blue Water Shipping has signed a seven-year logistics contract with the Norwegian Armed Forces.
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NewsSarens loads out in Wallsend
Sarens has loaded out a 580-tonne pile template in Wallsend, UK on behalf of Van Oord.
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NewsAntonov powers ahead in Pakistan
Antonov Airlines has transported a power plant rotor from Italy to Pakistan on board one of its seven AN-124-100 aircraft.
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NewsGustav Seeland set to bridge the gap
Bridge specialist Lamparter has contracted Hamburg-based Gustav Seeland with the transport and installation of a new pedestrian bridge in the Hamburg HafenCity district.
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NewsDover places Konecranes order
The port of Dover, UK, has placed an order for two Konecranes Gottwald Model 5 mobile harbour cranes.
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NewsStraightpoint partners with Onursan
Straightpoint has named Onursan as a distributor of its load cells and force measurement equipment in Turkey.