All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in February 2024 – Page 5
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NewsBarnhart founder passes away age 90
Richard Barnhart, founder of Barnhart Crane and Rigging, passed away at his home in Millington, Tennessee, on January 21 at the age 90.
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NewsGAC opens office in Seoul
Shipping and logistics services provider GAC Group has opened an office Seoul, South Korea.
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NewsLogistics executives raise concerns over costs and recession in EMI 2024
The 2024 Emerging Markets Logistics Index, curated by Agility and Transport Intelligence, suggest that logistics executives are still worried about a global economic recession, are battling higher costs, and many plan to boost investments in Africa.
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NewsSpot rates drop for European road freight
The European road freight rate benchmark – produced by Transport Intelligence, Upply and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) – shows a 14.8 point drop in spot rates in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period the year prior.
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NewsBIFA to host apprenticeship recruitment masterclass
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is hosting an online event for members on February 8 that will assist in navigating the perceived red tape around recruiting apprentices.
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NewsSzczecin joins the Offshore Wind Port Alliance
The Offshore Wind Port Alliance – comprising some of Europe’s largest offshore wind ports – has gained Poland’s port of Szczecin as a member as it expands its collaboration eastward.
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NewsFaymonville expands trailer range with wind tower adapter
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer Faymonville has added the wind tower adapter for self-steering trailers to its range of equipment deployed for handling wind turbine components.
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NewsBragg handles Endeavour’s relocation
USA-based Bragg Companies has moved and lifted the space shuttle Endeavour at what will be the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, part of the California Science Center.
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NewsModulift updates trunnion spreader beam design
Under-the-jib equipment manufacturer Modulift has updated the design of its trunnion spreader beam – a shackle-free design that reduces rigging time and cost.
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NewsMegalift on hand to support the East Coast Rail Link project
Malaysia-based Megalift Transport is handling the transport of equipment for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project via Kuantan port and Port Klang.
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NewsAiBT gets approval for Europe-USA flights
HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News reports that Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT) has been granted permission to conduct flights between Europe and the USA.
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NewsACBE elects president
Carolos Rodriguez Basagoiti, ceo of Bilbao-based Consignaciones Toro y Betolaza, has been elected president of the association of shipbrokers and stevedores of the port of Bilbao (ACBE).
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NewsAllelys installs components at Skelton Grange
UK-based heavy haulier Allelys has installed a turbine and a generator through the roof of a turbine hall at Skelton Grange in Leeds.
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NewsSwinbank joins BigLift Shipping
Netherlands-headquartered BigLift Shipping has appointed Felix Swinbank as commercial manager.
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NewsKing Ocean acquires Seacor Island Lines
USA-based King Ocean Services has acquired the Seacor Holdings’ Caribbean liner and logistics business – Seacor Island Lines.
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NewsSiemons steps up as CEO at the port of Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has appointed Boudewijn Siemons as ceo. He has served as interim ceo since last summer when Allard Castelein stepped down from the role.
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NewsLaso Transportes adds Algarve branch
Portugal’s Laso Transportes has opened a branch in the Algarve region of the country.
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NewsAndersen departs DSV
Jens Bjørn Andersen has stepped down as ceo of DSV after more than 15 years at the helm. Chief operating officer and vice ceo Jens H. Lund will now officially take over as group ceo.
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NewsWestwood rebrands as Swire Shipping
Westwood Shipping Lines, which specialises in trade between the Pacific Northwest and Northeast Asia, is rebranding as Swire Shipping.
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