European news – Page 8
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NewsGermany amends rules on heavy transport following industry pressure
New rules and regulations governing heavy and abnormal transport in Germany will come into force on July 1 following concerted pressure and criticism from hauliers and wider industry.
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NewsFred. Olsen Ocean divests stake in United Wind Logistics
Fred. Olsen Ocean has agreed to sell its 50 percent stake in United Wind Logistics (UWL) to United Heavy Lift (UHL).
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NewsHendrik Veder Group and DSF sign merger
Hendrik Veder Group, a supplier of steel wire rope and synthetic rope products, and Dutch Steel Fabricators (DSF) have signed a merger following several years of collaboration.
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NewsEnercon Logistic purchases RBTS from Scheuerle
Germany-based renewable energy equipment manufacturer Enercon Logistic has purchased three rotor blade transport systems (RBTS) from TII Scheuerle.
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NewsESTA policy officer addresses industry challenges as he gets to work
Having joined the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) as policy officer this month, Miguel Florez de la Colina has shared his thoughts on the most pressing issues facing the industry.
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CapPro newsGermany on track for 2030 climate targets
Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 3.4 percent to 649 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024 compared to 2023, data published by the German Environment Agency (UBA) showed. While the country is on track for its 2030 goals, the speed of the transition needs to accelerate to achieve longer-term neutrality targets.
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CapPro newsWestwood highlights hydrogen shifts as REDIII comes into focus
During February, the Belgian government announced support for all forms of low-carbon hydrogen production – a shift away from the EU regulatory framework norms of low-carbon hydrogen. The country also plans to relax the definition of renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO) outlined in the EU’s first Renewable Energy Directive in a bid to accelerate industrial sustainability and meet EU climate goals.
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NewsCosmatos ships refinery equipment on behalf of EKME
Greece-based Cosmatos Group has shipped refinery equipment from Thessaloniki port to Hellenic Energy’s facility in Eleusis, Greece, as part of logistical work for oil and gas firm EKME.
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NewsScheuerle builds modular K25 combination for August Alborn
Heavy-duty trailers manufacturer TII Scheuerle has delivered and built several K25 axle lines for August Alborn, a heavy goods haulier based in Germany.
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NewsCollett delivers stator to Gretna grid stability facility
UK-based Collett & Sons has delivered a stator from Heysham port in Lancashire, England, to the Gretna grid stability facility in Scotland.
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NewsBTE gets EU funding to advance WINdQUAY initiative
Buss Terminal Eemshaven (BTE) has received EU funding to increase heavy-duty quay capacity to cater to the growing demands of the offshore wind energy industry.
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NewsLongearth sets sail
Longship has confirmed that its newbuild general cargo vessel Longearth has set sail on its maiden voyage.
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NewsLaso transports generator on Madeira
Portugal’s Laso Transportes has transported a generator from the port of Funchal to Paúl da Serra, both on the island of Madeira.
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NewsTGP steps up at large-scale hydrogen project
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has been awarded a major contract to provide end-to-end logistics services for a major hydrogen project in the Netherlands.
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NewsHareket demonstrates capabilities with wind energy and superyacht projects
Turkish heavy lift and transport engineering firm Hareket overcame high altitudes and freezing temperatures to deliver wind energy equipment. In a separate project, the company was tasked with moving a 1,400-tonne yacht at a local shipyard.
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NewsQ3 Group and Autokrane Schares establish SQ3
Q3 Group, based in the Netherlands, and Germany-based Autokrane Schares have come together to establish a joint venture called SQ3 Group.
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NewsAntonov and Air Partner deliver valve from Italy to Middle East
Antonov Airlines and Air Partner have delivered a valve from Italy to the Middle East, to be used at an oil refinery.
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NewsTerramar delivered as AtoB@C hits midway point in newbuilding programme
AtoB@C Shipping took delivery of the newbuild vessel Terramar in Goa, India on March 14, 2025. The delivery marks the halfway point in the company’s newbuilding programme.
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NewsBlue Water handles blade yoke at Port Esbjerg
Blue Water Shipping has transported and loaded a 300-tonne blade yoke at Denmark’s Port Esbjerg.