European news – Page 411
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Broshuis launches online store
January 8 - Netherlands-based manufacturer of special transport trailers and related equipment, Broshuis, has launched its own online shop -www.broshuis.com/webshop
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The Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index available from January 15 2013
January 8 - Global logistics provider Agility has announced that its annual Emerging Markets Logistics Index will be published on January 15, 2013.
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Le Havre helps EDF
January 7 - It was an impressive end of year performance in Le Havre as a 377-tonne EDF transformer was transported by sea barge through the European inland waterway system from the Porcheville thermal power plant to Germany then France and back to German
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SeaRenergy contracted to install offshore platforms in North Sea
January 7 - Siemens has selected Hamburg-headquartered SeaRenergy Offshore for the transportation and installation of two HVDC converter platforms for offshore wind farms in the North Sea.
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KGL and AXL complete Afghan project
January 7 - Kuwait-headquartered KGL Logistics, in co-operation with AXL Logistics Karachi (AXL), has transported almost 5,000 tonnes of steel structures and building materials for a cold drinks manufacturing facility in Kabul, Afghanistan for client Alok
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ABC takes delivery of third B747-8F
January 7 - Moscow-headquartered AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of the Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of its third B747-8 freighter. The new aircraft made its first commercial flight from Seattle - Moscow Sheremetyevo via Hong Kong.
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Nurminen Logistics handles hydroelectric units
January 4 - Nurminen Logistics has transported units for a hydroelectric power plant facility between Klaipeda, Lithuania and Belarus.
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The Friday Flyer
January 4 - While many are still recovering from New Year celebrations, our Asian readers have the Lunar New Year to look forward to next month.
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C.H. Robinson and Inchcape Shipping raise funds for charity
January 4 - For the third consecutive year, US-headquartered logistics services provider C.H. Robinson - in association with NBA basketball team Minnesota Timberwolves - has supported the FastBreak Foundation's WolvesCare initiative.
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Jenkinson Logistics ships silos to Saudi Arabia
January 4 - Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) member for Ireland, Jenkinson Logistics, has successfully delivered two 3.5 tonne silos - each measuring 5.8 m x 3.6 m x 3.8 m - to Saudi Arabia.
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Geodis Wilson appoints Eric Martin-Neuville coo
January 4 - Geodis Wilson - the freight forwarding and heavy lift specialist arm of Geodis - has appointed Eric Martin-Neuville as its new chief operating officer and freight board member with immediate effect.
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2013 presents challenges for air charter brokers
January 4 - Clive Chalmers, UK manager of freight at UK-headquartered Air Partner, explains that the start of 2013 will present challenges for the air charter broker market:
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Mill is no grind for HEAVY Logistics
December 31 - HEAVY Logistics, a member of the Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) network in Belgium, recently organised a multimodal transport using 10 Goldhofer SPMT axle lines and a hired barge, to move a grinding mill from Tournai to Antwerp, Belgium.
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BNSF Logistics acquires Albacor Shipping
December 31 - BNSF Logistics has acquired Albacor Shipping, the Toronto, Canada-based international global project and general cargo provider with locations across North America, Europe and Russia.
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Panalpina expects goodwill impairment
December 28 - Due to the loss of a major customer in Norway, Switzerland-headquartered forwarder Panalpina has reviewed the goodwill position relating to its acquisition of Norwegian company Grieg Logistics in 2011.
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Virgin delivers Xmas cheer to cruise ship
December 28 - Virgin Atlantic Cargo has transported a seven metre Christmas tree and 15 smaller consignments for Hapag Lloyd Cruises, owner of the cruise ship MS Europa.
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Combi Lift strengthens Australian team
December 28 - Denmark-headquartered specialist project cargo shipping line Combi Lift has appointed Eike Hemp as operations manager within its Australia team.
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Breakbulk drops sharply at Antwerp
December 28 - Belgium's Port of Antwerp has released its provisional performance figures for 2012. Conventional breakbulk at the port dropped by 14.9 percent year-on-year to 10,804,408 tonnes, due to what it says is a decline in the amount of steel handle
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UAL's new ship sets sail
December 27 - Universal Africa Lines' (UAL) latest fleet addition, UAL Houston, recently left the Scottish port of Aberdeen on her first commercial voyage.