European news – Page 64
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NewsG2 Ocean ships 367-tonne reactor to Houston
G2 Ocean completed the delivery of a 367-tonne reactor from Rotterdam to Houston aboard its vessel Star Istind – the heaviest piece of cargo the shipping line has moved to date.
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NewsThe Spirit of the Dragon Horse moves with Bolloré
As part of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, Bolloré Logistics North China transported one of the largest mechanical art installations in the world: Longma, also known as the Spirit of the Dragon Horse.
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NewsFirst Provence Grand Large turbine erected
The first turbine for France’s floating offshore wind farm, Provence Grand Large, has been erected.
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NewsBaldwins put Liebherr crane to work discharging transformers
Baldwins Crane Hire has utilised its Liebherr LTM 1800(D) mobile crane to discharge transformers at the port of Tilbury, UK.
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NewsOne Air completes inaugural operation
The recently launched UK-based all-cargo airline, One Air, has completed its inaugural Boeing 747-400 freighter flight, operating a full charter for client Shandong Glory from China to the UK.
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NewsJames Kemball boosts OOG handling equipment fleet
Felixstowe-based container storage and transport provider James Kemball has acquired a Timars OH semi-automatic spreader and multi-lift modular spreader frames, allowing the company to load out-of-gauge (OOG) cargoes.
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NewsIneos Project One permit cancellation: a blow for Antwerp and Europe
The environmental permit for the billion-dollar Ineos Project One has been revoked, dealing a harsh blow for Antwerp’s – and Europe’s – chemical sector.
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NewsNXGEN expands fleet with Scheuerle order
NXGEN is expanding its UK transportation fleet with 92 axle lines of Scheuerle SMPTs and six power pack units (PPU) to support its bare lease equipment offering.
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NewsBergé joins Logistop to boost logistics innovation
Spain’s Bergé Logistics has joined Logistop – a logistics association that aims to promote the need for innovation among companies involved in the logistics sector.
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NewsFrecon to open Odense office
Danish engineering company Frecon is opening an office at the port of Odense, as it expands its business and network to position itself closer to partners in the wind energy industry.
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NewsNeart na Gaoithe turbine installation kicks off
The first wind turbine of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, located off the Scottish coast, has been installed.
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NewsFriderici Spécial takes delivery of PowerHoss modules
Swiss heavy haulage specialist Friderici Spécial has acquired four SPMT PowerHoss vehicles from TII Scheuerle.
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NewsManston Airport cargo plans back in court
Plans to develop a cargo hub at Manston Airport in the UK were back in court earlier this month, with the development consent order facing a judicial review, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsALS handles mining move to Guinea
Abnormal Load Services (ALS) has arranged the door-to-door delivery of an oversized mining machine from Europe to Guinea.
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NewsESTA: EC abnormal transport reform merits a considered response
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is “studying carefully” proposals from the European Commission (EC) on abnormal transport reform. It warned, however, that alongside agreed medium and long-term plans, the sector needs urgent action in the short term.
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NewsSarens spans highway in Zaventem
Belgian heavy transport engineering specialist Sarens moved and installed a 1,600-tonne bridge in Zaventem, spanning one of the country’s busiest motorways.
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NewsDespite falling volumes Antwerp-Bruges remains hopeful
Throughput at the port of Antwerp-Bruges was down 5.5 percent in the first six months of 2023 when compared to the same period last year. Despite the weak economic climate, conventional breakbulk volumes are in line with pre-covid levels.
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NewsMediaco expands with Matthey-Petit acquisition
France-based Mediaco has acquired Switzerland’s Matthey-Petit – an exceptional transport and lifting company.
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NewsWind turbine blades move through Amsterdam
TMA Logistics, Van der Vlist and the port of Amsterdam have worked together to facilitate the handling of wind turbine blades to a project in Flevopolder, the Netherlands.
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NewsOsprey invests in Tadano CC3800-1
UK-based project logistics specialist Osprey Group has ordered a Tadano CC3800-1 mobile crane.