European news – Page 96
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NewsThe Global Gateway initiative launches
The European Commission has launched its Global Gateway initiative – a programme that aims to mobilise up to EUR300 billion (USD340 billion) in investments between 2021 and 2027.
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NewsBilbao expansion under way
The port of Bilbao in Spain has extended land to accommodate strategic industrial projects.
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NewsVan der Vlist supports Finnish move
Van der Vlist was tasked with the delivery of a 6.3 m x 6 m x 3 m item from the Netherlands to Finland.
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NewsNaxco Belgium launches
Sotramar & De Keyser (SDK) and DAS Logistics are joining forces to create Naxco Belgium, with an eye to further develop its forwarding activities.
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NewsGroup7 gains data security certification
Germany-based Group7 recently received achieved the ISO 27001 data security certificate.
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NewsNolte Auto-Krane aids steelworks upgrade
Hanover-based Nolte Auto-Krane mobilised two large Liebherr LG 1750 cranes to the ArcelorMittal steelworks in Eisenhüttenstadt to assist with a large gantry upgrade.
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NewsUK decommissioning rebounds
The UK oil and gas decommissioning sector has shown resilience in the face of the pandemic. The oil and gas industry saw lower expenditure in 2020 and this was the case for the decommissioning sector too. Nevertheless, it is expected to rebound from 2022-2024.
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NewsRotterdam prepares for hydrogen
Companies are making headway with the preparation to store, process and transport hydrogen at the port of Rotterdam.
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NewsSeaqualize completes offshore trials
Seaqualize has successfully completed offshore trials with its inline active heave compensator (iAHC) system, the Delta600.
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NewsAinscough supports Salisbury train recovery efforts
Ainscough Crane Hire provided urgent lifting solutions to support Network Rail in the aftermath of the recent Salisbury train crash, UK.
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NewsFinneco III hits the water
Finneco III, the third hybrid ro-ro vessel in Finnlines’ newbuilding series, was launched at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) on November 22, 2021.
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NewsConference confirmed for AntwerpXL
AntwerpXL, which is taking place from December 8-9, has confirmed its conference programme for the 2021 event, including a session chaired by HLPFI’s editor David Kershaw.
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NewsCosmatos handles gearbox
Cosmatos Shipping has coordinated the urgent delivery of a gearbox to a cement factory in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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NewsSurvey paints stark picture of UK trucking
The UK’s road transport industry has come under pressure in recent months, with a shortage of drivers disrupting all facets of the supply chain. A survey from Pertemps indicates that the situation will get worse before it gets better.
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NewsABP makes land available
UK port operator Associated British Ports (ABP) will make 1,000 acres (404.7 ha) of development land available to support the domestic supply chain, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors.
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NewsPrepare for UK Customs changes
Clarksons Port Services (CPS) is urging businesses to prepare for changes to UK border controls ahead of January 1, 2022.
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NewsWeiss makes Tadano purchases
Germany-based Weiss Kranservice has taken delivery of a Tadano AC 250-5 crane, which joins its existing AC 220-5 and an AC 300-6 units.
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NewsRotra Mare call at Bilbao
Toro y Betolaza, located at the port of Bilbao, recently stowed wind turbine towers and components aboard Rotra Mare, operated by Siemens and Amasus Shipping.
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NewsESTA continues Aeroflex work
ESTA has been supporting the European Commission (EC)-funded Aeroflex project, which has been working on new technologies and concepts to improve the efficiency and environmental performance of long-distance heavy freight vehicles by up to 33 percent.
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NewsWilson enters agreement with Rhenus
Norway-based Wilson has entered an agreement with Rhenus Maritime Services regarding the purchase of ships and contract portfolio to strengthen its European presence.