European news – Page 2
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NewsChipolbrok’s Kraszewski on hand for project cargo deliveries
Chipolbrok’s multipurpose vessel Kraszewski has completed a complex voyage linking Asia, Europe and back again, carrying steel, wind energy equipment, cranes and other heavy units.
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NewsProtranser handles cryostat as part of France’s ITER project
Chinese forwarder Protranser has transported equipment for France’s nuclear fusion research and engineering project, ITER, including a 313-tonne cryostat. Protranser’s scope of work was carried out in China, ahead of its delivery to France.
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NewsDAKO delivers for plant expansion in Paraguay
Project freight forwarder DAKO Worldwide Transport has delivered oversized brewery equipment from Germany and China, destined for a plant expansion in Paraguay.
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NewsBlue Water expands in Esbjerg
Blue Water Shipping is expanding its premises at the south harbour in Esbjerg, entering into an agreement with the port to take over a 200,000 sq m area that will be incorporated into its wind turbine handling operations.
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NewsAAL Super B-class vessel makes maiden voyage to the UK
Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping has delivered a 330-tonne transformer to Dover in the UK. The unit will be installed at the Sellindge Substation redevelopment project which is part of the UK National Grid.
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NewsWR Logistics to open inaugural Spanish office
Project specialist WR Logistics is set to open its first office in Spain next month.
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NewsAir One takes B777 freighter delivery
UK-headquartered Air One International Holdings has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter for use by its affiliate cargo airline, One Air.
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NewsESTA: Red tape risks undermining military mobility goals
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has written to the European Commission (EC) in support of the recently published white paper on military mobility. However, for that to be effective, the policy needs to be backed up by action to minimise bureaucracy and harmonise national standards for heavy and abnormal transport.
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NewsCometto equipment called on to install nine railway bridges
Germany’s Hüffermann Krandienst, Eisele and Thömen Spedition have been installing nine new steel superstructures at Ferdinandstor in Hamburg, Germany, calling on Cometto equipment for the job.
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NewsHanseatic Global Terminals appoints Klein
Rotterdam-headquartered Hanseatic Global Terminals has appointed Benoît Klein as managing director for Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires (CNMP) Le Havre, France, effective September 1, 2025.
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NewsHarlyn to move into historic port of Blyth site
UK-based Harlyn Solutions is moving its headquarters to the former Blyth Harbour Commissioners office, at the port of Blyth.
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NewsThe Great Church Walk: Mammoet moves 20th century structure in Sweden
Mammoet has relocated the Kiruna Church, one of Sweden’s most treasured architectural landmarks built in the early 20th century. The operation, which took place over two days, required over 1,000 hours of planning and engineering, with the move being dubbed ‘The Great Church Walk’.
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NewsCollett handles oversized engines in Dublin
UK-based heavy transport provider Collett & Sons has delivered six 158-tonne diesel engines from Dublin port to Orion Business Park in North Dublin.
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NewsAhlers strengthens DACH footprint
Antwerp-headquartered Ahlers Logistics has established a branch in Hamburg, Germany, and appointed Julian Kurz as its business development manager, Western Europe.
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NewsBigMove expands with Silvasti and Senn
BigMove, a European association of heavy haulage logistics companies, has expanded its network with the addition of Scandinavian specialised transport and project logistics provider Silvasti and Switzerland-based crane and transportation company Senn.
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NewsAffolter installs crossing bridge in night-time operations
Crane and transport firm Affolter, headquartered in Schüpfen, Switzerland, has installed a wildlife crossing bridge over the A1 motorway near Solothurn. It deployed a trio of Liebherr cranes, with work taking place over six nights.
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ArticleGermany makes inroads in easing heavy transport bottlenecks
Germany’s ageing transport infrastructure has made the movement of heavy and oversize cargoes around the country particularly challenging in recent years, with long waits for permits commonplace. However, recent developments, including updated transport regulations and a massive infrastructure spending package, should spark improvements. Daniel Searle reports.
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NewsRice steps up at BIFA
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Jack Rice as its regional representative for Scotland.
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NewsRobert Wynn completes rotor swap for the Paluel nuclear power station
UK-based Robert Wynn & Sons has supported the replacement of a rotor at the Paluel nuclear power station, transporting a rotor, and its replacement, between France and the Netherlands.
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NewsHess deploys Enerpac gantry for recovery project
Germany’s Hess used an Enerpac SL380 hydraulic gantry to navigate tight space and height limits in a Ruhr residential area, recovering concrete pipe jacking sections during pipeline installation.