European news – Page 41
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen takes ownership of Porgy
Global ro-ro shipping and logistics provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen has expanded its fleet with the purchase of the vessel Porgy.
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NewsCarsten Rehder orders multipurpose vessels
Germany’s Carsten Rehder has placed an order for up to eight multipurpose shortsea vessels with India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.
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NewsLaso places 410-tonne viaduct over Portuguese motorway
On June 1, Portugal’s Laso Transportes successfully placed a 410-tonne viaduct over the A28 motorway in Porto.
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NewsCadeler signs Inch Cape installation contract
Cadeler has been contracted by Inch Cape Offshore to install 27 wind turbines, each rated at 15 MW, at the Inch Cape offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
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NewsAdBlue ‘malfunctions’ flagged by ESTA
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has requested information from its members using AdBlue in their mobile cranes and self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs).
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CapPro newsOEUK responds to SNP energy and climate change commitments
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) responded favourably to the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) 2024 general election manifesto. OEUK’s own industry strategy is calling for all parties to choose a homegrown energy transition.
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NewsCLdN and Transfennica boost connectivity through Zeebrugge
CLdN and Transfennica will connect their respective shipping services in Zeebrugge, Belgium, to provide broader con-ro connections through Northern and Western Europe.
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NewsEmanuele Grimaldi re-elected as ICS chairman
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) re-elected Emanuele Grimaldi as its chairman. He will hold the position for another two years.
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NewsMammoet starts to assemble its SK6000
Mammoet has begun assembling its SK6000 crane at its Westdorpe facility.
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NewsESTA calls on blade lifter manufacturers to align with stability guidance
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is calling on manufacturers of blade lifters to check that their operating guidance accounts for new transport stability guidelines published by the association at the end of last year.
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NewsMOL and Volvo Penta partnering to test new electric ro-ro tractor
MOL and Volvo Penta are partnering to test the new electric 4x4 ro-ro tractor, the RME225, at DFDS’s facilities in Belgium.
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NewsMaersk lands Vestas heavy lift contract for one of the world’s largest wind turbines
Danish wind turbine OEM Vestas has contracted its compatriot Maersk Project Logistics (MPL) to move an extra-heavy powertrain for the largest wind turbine in its range, the V236.
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NewsAllelys positions pre-cast elements for Grand Surrey Canal
UK-based transport engineering provider Allelys has moved and installed 15 precast concrete arch sections for the Grand Surrey Canal project in London.
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NewsGrove GMK6300L-1 used in Istanbul Airport salvage operation
Turkish crane rental company ÖZ TUNCEL mobilised one of its all-terrain units for a rescue operation at Istanbul Airport.
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NewsLEEA appoints Cooke to lead training academy
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Ian Cooke as director of academy.
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NewsLogistics Plus CEO appointed to Ukraine business advisory council
A Business Advisory Council of 18 commercial leaders from across the G7 nations, Ukraine, and key donor states has been formed to support Ukraine’s economic stability, future growth, and to pave the way for future reconstruction. Among the appointees is Logistics Plus ceo Jim Berlin.
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NewsAllseas installs D’Yeu-Noirmoutier offshore wind substation
Allseas Group’s Pioneering Spirit has installed the offshore substation for the Eoliennes en Mer Iles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier wind farm project.
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NewsModulift gear mobilised for Princess Elisabeth work
Specialist lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift has supplied spreader beams and other lifting accessories for use in building the Princess Elisabeth energy island.
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NewsSech opts for Stepstar Z
Sech Crane Hire has taken delivery of the UK’s first Stepstar Z trailer, manufactured by Goldhofer.
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NewsAntonov Airlines flies time-critical satellite to Florida
Antonov Airlines, in cooperation with Proair, delivered a satellite and related equipment from Ankara, Turkey to Florida, USA.