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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.
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NewsSFC publishes methodology for emissions reporting in breakbulk shipping
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) has published a methodology harmonising emissions accounting and reporting in the breakbulk segment.
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NewsFracht and Pecém partner for terminal project
Brazil’s Complex do Pecém has partnered with project freight forwarder Fracht to develop a multimodal cargo terminal.
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NewsHitachi gear heads to California onboard AN-124
Antonov Airlines has loaded 12 bays of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) from Hitachi Energy onboard one of its AN-124s in Zurich, Switzerland.
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NewsKillen joins Fracht Group
Fracht Group has appointed Tim Killen as its head of growth – project sector.
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NewsStricken Argentina bargains on regaining control of trade terms
In early July, Argentina hosted the Mercosur summit where trade negotiations with the EU were central to the agenda. But, of course, the current turmoil facing the Argentine economy could not be overlooked.
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NewsWinds of change ripple across Brazil’s project logistics market
There is a clear consensus regarding Brazil’s project logistics potential on the global stage – but its political and economic uncertainties cannot be ignored. Nor can the changing dynamics among other large economies, writes Megan Ramsay.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2023: Project Logistics Provider of the Year
HLPFI reviews the shortlist for the 2023 Project Logistics Provider of the Year, sponsored by AAL Shipping.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2023: Environment Award
HLPFI reviews the five entries that made it onto this year’s Environment Award shortlist, sponsored by Fracht Group.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2023: Airfreight Solution of the Year
HLPFI reviews the shortlisted entries for the 2023 Airfreight Solution of the Year, sponsored by Blue Water Shipping.
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NewsHeavy Lift Awards 2023: Shortlist revealed
HLPFI is pleased to reveal the shortlist for the Heavy Lift Awards 2023. Take a look at the finalists in with a chance of taking home a coveted trophy.
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ArticleCivil sector drives the post-pandemic recovery
A growing worldwide requirement for new and upgraded basic infrastructure is set to continue driving investment in major civil engineering projects. That trend is further fuelled by the fact many countries are making such projects a key element of their post-pandemic economic recovery. The project logistics and heavy lift sector is on hand to help realise these ambitions. Phil Hastings reports.
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NewsEntry deadline extended for the Heavy Lift Awards 2023
The entry deadline for the Heavy Lift Awards 2023 has been extended to May 12, giving you more time to gather and submit your entries to be in with a chance of winning a trophy at this year’s ceremony in October.
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NewsEnter the Heavy Lift Awards 2023
The entry deadline for the Heavy Lift Awards 2023 is fast approaching. To be in with a chance of winning a trophy at the awards ceremony later this year, submit your entries before April 28, 2023.
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NewsFracht boosts sustainability team
Fracht Fwo, the USA-based subsidiary of Switzerland’s Fracht Group, has boosted its sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) team with two appointments.
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NewsCollett handles transformer
UK-based Collett & Sons has delivered an 80-tonne transformer from Goole to the Harting Rig wind farm in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, on behalf of freight forwarder Fracht UK.
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ArticleProject logistics providers adapt to market realities
With the world in turmoil, project logistics providers are operating in an environment where the only certainty is uncertainty. David Kershaw takes a look at how companies are coping and at where the markets may be heading.
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From our sponsorsWinner reveal: Project of the Year 2022
The Project of the Year Award recognises the successful execution of a complex logistics project, involving the door-to-door delivery of multiple oversize and/or heavy cargoes. Fracht Group walked away with this year’s prize.
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From our sponsorsWinner reveal: Airfreight Solution of the Year 2022
Fracht Group took home the trophy for its complex and well-coordinated project to move a shipment of gearboxes from Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic, via the USA to Germany for urgent repairs, before redelivering to its origin. Five aircraft were chartered for the two-stage project, including Hercules L-382s, B747s and the AN-124.
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From our sponsorsWinner reveal: Project Logistics Provider of the Year 2022
DHL Industrial Projects was named the 2022 Project Logistics Provider of the Year after impressing our judges with a comprehensive entry detailing its continuous improvements and the ways in which risks are mitigated to protect its interests while meeting contractual client obligations.