European news – Page 66
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NewsMBS Zurich branch to open in July
MBS Logistics Group will open its first branch in Zurich, Switzerland, on July 1, 2023.
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NewsGreiner delivers bespoke heavy-duty trailer to Airbus
Germany-based manufacturer Greiner has delivered a bespoke heavy-duty trailer to Airbus for transporting engine segments.
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NewsEquinor appoints Wergeland for floating foundations
Equinor has strengthened its supplier base in Norway with the appointment of Wergeland Group for floating wind turbine foundations. However, the developer was forced to postpone its Trollvind project in Bergen.
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NewsGG5G vessels to join Venice-Bari-Patras line
Italy’s Grimaldi will mobilise two of its GG5G-class ro-ro ships on its Venice, Bari and Patras service linking Italy with Greece.
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NewsAndersen joins Blue Water as CIO
Blue Water Shipping has appointed Steffen Juhl Andersen as its chief information officer.
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NewsReactor replacement at German methanol plant
Mammoet was called upon to replace reactors at an active methanol plant in Germany.
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NewsMegaMAX lowbeds delivered to SAE
Italian company Societa Autotrasporti Eccezionali (SAE) has acquired a pair of six-axle MegaMAX lowbed trailers from Faymonville to support its activities in the wind energy market.
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NewsFrance to replace TENET system for abnormal loads
France is rolling out an online platform for the registration of abnormal loads, according to the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA).
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ArticleSpain and Portugal – vying to become Europe’s energy powerhouse
Rich in natural renewable energy resources, the Iberian Peninsula is well positioned to be at the forefront of the European energy transition, while a strong cluster of manufacturers and EPCs based in the region continue to provide project cargo opportunities. Sophie Barnes reports.
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NewsVoltaire arrives in the UK for Dogger Bank development
Jan de Nul’s largest jack-up installation vessel, Voltaire, has arrived at the port of Able Seaton in the UK ahead of its role at Dogger Bank wind farm phases A, B and C.
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NewsESTA urges action to resolve German permitting crisis
The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) has written to the German government and the European Commission urging action to resolve the crisis facing heavy transport in Germany caused by weak infrastructure and long delays in issuing permits.
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NewsCargolux inaugurates SAF at Luxembourg Airport
Cargolux is part of a team that has brought sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Luxembourg Airport (lux-Airport) for the first time as the cargo airline works towards decarbonising its operations.
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NewsGeneral cargo ship orders from Wilson and Wagenborg
Shortsea shipping player Wilson placed an order for the construction of six 3,800 dwt newbuildings, plus an option for eight more. Wagenborg, meanwhile, is pressing on with EasyMax newbuilds.
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NewsMammoet adds Faymonville gear to roster
Heavy transport and lifting specialist Mammoet has added Faymonville trailers to its haulage fleet.
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NewsMarr optimises activities for TBM installation
Marr Contracting had its M2480D heavy lift luffing (HLL) tower crane mobilised at the Hinkley Point C power plant project in the UK, assisting with the handling of tunnel boring machines.
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NewsFelbermayr completes Brenner Pass TBM deliveries
At the start of the year Austrian heavy transport specialist Felbermayr began transporting two new tunnel boring machines (TBM) to assist with the construction of the world’s longest underground tunnel at the Brenner Pass.
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NewsHerrenknecht acquires Eco1000 for in-plant logistics
German manufacturer Herrenknecht has added a six-axle Eco1000 self-propelled vehicle from Cometto to its fleet for in-plant transport of tunnel boring machine parts.
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NewsMaersk secures green methanol for newbuild’s first voyage
Maersk has secured green methanol from Dutch producer OCI Global for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. 19 vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2024-2025.
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NewsStena Line relocation at Gothenburg presses ahead
Gothenburg Port Authority and Stena Line are progressing with plans to relocate the carrier’s activities to Arendal in the outer area of the port.