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Newsproject cargo at transport logistic Americas
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) is bringing project cargo to transport logistic Americas as part of its partnership with Messe München. From November 11–13, 2025, Miami will be the meeting place for global leaders in logistics and we’re pleased to share details of our project cargo-specific conference sessions.
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NewsSauer joins WR Logistics as senior project manager in Germany
Nicolas Sauer has joined project logistics solutions provider WR Logistics as senior project manager in Germany, effective immediately.
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ArticleBridging the skills gap in project forwarding and heavy lift
With young people hesitant to join an industry often perceived as unglamorous, project forwarders face mounting recruitment challenges. While traditional on-the-job training remains vital, innovations such as virtual reality simulators are helping to attract new talent and prepare the next generation for high-risk operations. Chris Lewis reports.
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ArticleHeavy-duty railfreight: Full steam ahead, despite bottlenecks
Robust demand has created a steady flow of heavy and project cargoes on North America’s railways, with power transmission infrastructure continuing to make up the bulk of loads moved. Although costs and clearance times continue to rise, demand looks set to continue upwards.
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ArticleAI and automation reshape logistics roles
Growing civil engineering industry implementation of automation and AI will have increasingly significant implications for logistics providers working on projects in that sector, writes Phil Hastings.
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NewsFracht North America makes trio of appointments
Fracht North America has made three appointments to key executive positions, designed to reaffirm the company’s standing in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.
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ArticleNavigating the heights of Austria and Switzerland
The mountainous terrain of Austria and Switzerland presents both opportunities and challenges for project logistics. Hydropower remains a cornerstone of the energy landscape, with companies specialising in the transport of oversized components for domestic and international projects. However, the management of complex multimodal transport solutions to stringent regulatory requirements and evolving economic landscapes are posing questions of project forwarders. Daniel Searle reports.
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NewsFracht North America appoints Reyes
Fabian Reyes has joined Fracht North America as vice president of strategic business development.
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NewsFish joins Fracht North America
Edward Fish has joined Fracht North America as senior vice president of EPC industrial projects.
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NewsFracht delivers cement plant equipment to Burkina Faso
Project freight forwarder Fracht Group has delivered cement plant equipment to a plant in Burkina Faso.
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NewsLindkvist joins Fracht
Ruwan Lindkvist has joined Fracht Sweden as head of project development, effective January 20, 2025.
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NewsFracht to open warehouse in Brazil
Fracht do Brasil Logística will open a warehouse at Pecém Port, Brazil, in February 2025.
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ArticleCarbon capture prospects look bright – but costly
Growing worldwide interest in fitting carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology at fossil fuel power plants to reduce harmful CO2 emissions could create additional business opportunities for project logistics providers. Such technology is imperative in achieving net-zero targets while using fossil-fuelled power generation methods. While the prospects look good on paper, high costs mean many projects remain on the drawing board
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ArticleCan the subcontinent deliver on its green promises?
The Indian Subcontinent has begun the process of switching to green energy. This is one project freight market that promises to run and run. However, the task of weaning nearly 2 billion people off traditional power sources is gargantuan, writes Chris Lewis.
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ArticleNuclear power’s growth spurt
The nuclear power generation sector could be a panacea for the world’s energy needs. However, large-scale projects are often highly politicised and are subject to delays and cost overruns. SMR technology has been touted as an alternative, although this too faces public relations and permitting challenges, while development timelines are obscure. Project logisticians and heavy lift service providers remain sanguine on the prospects.
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NewsFracht completes multimodal move from Türkiye to Wyoming
Project freight forwarder Fracht Group has transported seven transformers, weighing 340 tons (308.4 tonnes) each, from İzmir, Türkiye, to Medicine Bow in Wyoming, USA.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2024: Excellence in Engineering
HLPFI reviews the entries that made it onto this year’s Excellence in Engineering award shortlist, sponsored by DHL Industrial Projects.
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NewsFracht appoints Huesler as its CFO in North America
Project freight forwarder Fracht Group has appointed Mark Huesler as its chief financial officer for North America.
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NewsUSA gets to GRIP with power transmission
The US government hopes to galvanise a wave of grid infrastructure investments with financial support and new legislation. Meanwhile, logisticians located well away from the seaboards are increasingly being called upon to move some of the heaviest loads, writes Gregory DL Morris.
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NewsFracht partners with HCC for international freight forwarding programme
Houston Community College (HCC) has partnered with Fracht Group to launch an international freight forwarding apprenticeship programme.