European news – Page 4
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NewsBigLift ships historic German Navy missile speedboats
The Netherlands-headquartered BigLift Shipping has transported seven historic German Navy missile speedboats – Schnellboote – from Kiel, Germany to Aliağa in Türkiye.
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NewsOptimised handling for XL monopiles
Netherlands-based Mammoet has played a key role in the lifting and movement of next generation wind turbine components at Buss Terminal Eemshaven.
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NewsAAL supports Ineos Project One
AAL Shipping has completed multiple, complex cargo shipments for Ineos Project One, one of the world’s most sustainable ethane cracker developments, located in Antwerp, Belgium.
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NewsPeel Ports Clydeport hits milestone with wind energy shipment
Peel Ports Clydeport in the UK has handled six wind turbines, including 80.5 m-long blades, at its King George V Dock in Glasgow – the largest turbines ever received at the site.
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NewsBoa strengthens Mediterranean presence
Boa’s semi-submersible heavy lift barge Boabarge 35 is available in the Mediterranean Sea from September, underscoring the company’s regional presence following the appointment of Sandro Lipani to lead its recently opened Genoa office in Italy.
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NewsABP makes changes to senior commercial team
Associated British Ports (ABP) has reshuffled its commercial leadership, appointing Lex Hanham as head of commercial for Wales and Short Sea Ports (WSSP) and moving Paul Litten into the same role for the Humber region.
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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.