European news – Page 24
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NewsCarisbrooke installs first airwing ahead of sea trials
UK-based Carisbrooke Shipping has successfully installed its first AirWing wind propulsion system, which is set to undergo sea trials.
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NewsCombifloat to use Dordrecht terminal to handle modules
Combifloat Systems will use Koninklijke Van der Wees Transporten’s multipurpose terminal in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, for the storage and transhipment of its modules.
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NewsLR 1700-1.0 dismantles bridge at Swiss railway station
A Liebherr LR 1700-1.0 crane has been used as part of demolition job that included the closure of railway tracks and dismantling of overhead lines, in Hanau, Switzerland.
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NewsAinscough removes bridge at Liverpool dock
Ainscough Crane Hire, based in Lancashire, UK, has been working alongside its client AmcoGiffen to remove a bridge at Liverpool dock prior to vital repair work.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges seeks investment for maritime logistics zone
The port of Antwerp-Bruges is seeking investment to facilitate further expansion of its maritime logistics zone.
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NewsCarisbrooke gets funding for fleet renewal
Carisbrooke Shipping, based in the Isle of Wight, UK, received a cash injection of around EUR26 million (USD27.3 million) from KfW IPEX-Bank of Germany that will go towards fleet renewal.
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CapPro newsEurope’s ‘missed opportunity’ as EC prepares to enshrine 2040 emissions targets
Europe installed 16.4 GW of new wind power capacity in 2024 – 12.9 GW of this coming from the EU-27 nations. 84 percent of the new wind capacity built in Europe last year was onshore, while 2.6 GW of new offshore capacity was connected to the grid.
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NewsA.P. Moller Capital takes majority stake in Bergé
A.P. Moller Capital has signed a binding agreement with Bergé y Compañía to become majority shareholder in port operator Bergé.
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NewsBroshuis delivers nine trailers to Dutch armed forces
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer Broshuis has delivered nine of its modernised trailers to the Dutch armed forces.
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NewsPort of Nigg secures Customs site status
The port of Nigg, part of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF), has been granted Customs site status, allowing for greater volumes of components to pass through the Scottish port.
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NewsGoldhofer chooses STH as UK partner
Germany-based trailer manufacturer Goldhofer has chosen Specialist Trailer Hire (STH) as its principal partner in the UK.
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NewsPort of Koper’s Berth 12 taking shape
Construction work is well under way at the port of Koper’s Berth 12, in Slovenia.
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NewsNordahl joins board of Danish Ports
Lars Nordahl, ceo of port of Roenne, has been appointed to the board of trade association Danish Ports.
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NewsSAL to deliver 95 XXL monopiles for East Anglia THREE
Germany-based SAL Heavy Lift will deliver 95 XXL monopiles that will be installed at the East Anglia THREE project.
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NewsBreakbulk slides in Rotterdam but energy transition gains momentum
Breakbulk volumes at the port of Rotterdam declined in 2024, dragged down by weaker demand for steel and non-ferrous metals. However, energy transition projects are pressing ahead, with major CO2 and hydrogen infrastructure developments shaping the port’s future.
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NewsLe Havre sees growth with Siemens Gamesa expansion and shortsea gains
As Siemens Gamesa scales up production at its Le Havre facility, the port strengthens its intra-European cargo flows and continues investing in green logistics and multimodal infrastructure.
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NewsBroekman handles generator stator destined for Hinkley Point C
Netherlands-headquartered Broekman Logistics has handled a generator stator destined for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project in the UK.
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NewsCadeler reaffirms position in Polish wind market by signing VRA
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has consolidated its position in the Polish offshore wind market by signing a vessel reservation agreement (VRA) with Ocean Winds.
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NewsMammoet supports load out of equipment for N05-A platform in North Sea
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Mammoet has supported the load-out of a topside and jacket for the N05-A platform, the first offshore gas platform in the Dutch North Sea to be powered solely by wind power.
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NewsHFW bolsters global shipping practice by hiring Bunton
Sector-focused law firm HFW has hired master mariner Mike Bunton, adding to its global shipping practice.