All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in February 2022
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NewsCombi Lift welcomes Wattman for US expansion
German heavy lift and project logistics specialist Combi Lift is expanding its presence in the Americas by opening an office in Houston, Texas, that will be led by Grant Wattman.
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NewsWhat could the Russian sanctions mean for you?
Law firm Husch Blackwell has laid out an overview of what the possible impacts of the US sanctions against Russia could mean for businesses.
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NewsPolmans lands at ADAFZ
Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Steven Polmans as vice president of business development and regulatory affairs at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ).
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NewsShell to end partnerships with Gazprom
Shell has confirmed that it intends to exit its joint ventures with Russia-headquartered Gazprom and related entities.
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NewsOrderbook rises
Newbuilding orders for containers, bunkers, small dry, tankers and gas vessels increased in 2021, according to VesselsValue, rising 32.7 percent from 2020’s orderbook to 1,286 vessels.
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NewsMammoet and OFCO handle transformer transport
Mammoet and OFCO – Offshore International have delivered two 140-tonne transformers to a power plant in Sharjah, UAE.
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NewsThe possible fallout for international shipping
The immediate impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the world economy and container shipping is thus far fairly small, but that could change quickly, according to maritime analyst Drewry.
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NewsHöegh agrees to sell ro-ro duo
Höegh Autoliners and Pioneer Leasing have entered into an agreement to sell the ro-ro vessels Höegh Maputo and Höegh Singapore.
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NewsSumitomo and Seaway sign MoU
Sumitomo Electric Industries and Seaway 7 have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offshore wind energy projects in Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
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NewsAN-225 damaged in Ukraine
Reports suggest that the world’s largest aircraft – Antonov’s AN-225 Mriya – has been destroyed during Russia’s invasion in Ukraine.
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NewsThe Heavy Lift Awards heads to Hamburg for 2022
HLPFI is excited to announce that the Heavy Lift Awards is returning for the fourth time. This year, the event is heading to Hamburg, Germany, on September 22, 2022.
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NewsDSV stops all Ukrainian activities
DSV has stopped all activity in Ukraine until further notice. “The shutdown of operations encompasses the entirety of Ukraine, including all offices in Ukraine, which are closed indefinitely to avoid unnecessary risk and keep our employees safe,” said the Danish forwarder.
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NewsSlight progress for Cargotec and Konecranes merger
The European Commission has conditionally approved the planned merger between Cargotec and Konecranes.
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NewsOsprey on hand for Hinkley
UK project logistics and transport engineering specialist Osprey Group has transported a low-pressure rotor, weighing 257 tonnes, for the steam turbine at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
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NewsDryad updates Ukrainian risk assessment
Dryad Global has provided an updated risk assessment on the Black Sea and Bosporus region.
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NewsBIC and FIATA join Cargo Integrity Group
The Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) have joined the Cargo Integrity Group.
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NewsEsbjerg prepares assembly sites
Port Esbjerg in Denmark is building pre-assembly sites for future offshore wind energy projects.
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NewsAntonov Airport under attack
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Ukraine has confirmed that Russian military forces have attacked Antonov (Hostomel) Airport, a major air cargo hub in the country. By Rebecca Jeffrey.
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NewsOn the edge
The February 22 decision by Russia to recognise separatist regions of Eastern Ukraine as independent was a dramatic escalation of a crisis that has been growing since 2014. A large-scale incursion into Ukrainian territory will result in unnecessary and unwanted bloodshed, and Russia’s violation of Ukrainian sovereignty has provoked international outrage.
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NewsAllseas Global’s continued China Xpress expansion
Allseas Global Logistics has further boosted its China Xpress service with the addition of a long-term time chartered 2,000 teu vessel.