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  • Heavy Lift Awards 2022 winners
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    Heavy Lift Awards 2022 winners revealed

    HLPFI welcomed 300 guests at the Grand Elysée in Hamburg for a night of celebration, as the 12 winners of the Heavy Lift Awards were announced.

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    Shortlist spotlight: Project of the Year

    2022-08-31T08:41:00Z

    HLPFI reviews the 2022 Project of the Year award.

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    Shortlist spotlight: Project Logistics Provider of the Year

    2022-08-18T12:14:00Z Sponsored by

    HLPFI reviews the shortlisted entries for the 2022 Project Logistics Provider of the Year, sponsored by AAL Shipping.

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    Shortlist spotlight: Airfreight Solution of the Year

    2022-08-11T08:18:00Z

    HLPFI reviews the shortlisted entries for the 2022 Airfreight Solution of the Year.

  • Osprey-Environment shortlist 2022
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    Shortlist spotlight: Environment Award

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    HLPFI reviews the shortlisted entries for the 2022 Environment Award, sponsored by Fracht Group.

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    Heavy Lift Awards 2022 shortlist revealed

    2022-07-21T13:22:00Z

    The shortlist for the Heavy Lift Awards 2022 has been unveiled. Take a look at the finalists in with a chance of taking home a coveted trophy at the ceremony at the Grand Elyseé in Hamburg on September 22, 2022.

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    Fracht expands in Latin American with acquisition

    2022-04-21T07:43:00Z

    Fracht Group has acquired its longstanding partner Wil-Haven in Chile and Peru, strengthening its presence in Latin America.

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    Draghi sets Italy on a path to progress

    2022-04-06T08:14:00Z

    In the past, Italy has been held back by the absence of a comprehensive investment programme and an unstable political landscape that prevented the domestic project cargo market from reaching its potential. Now it seems the shackles have been removed, with government spending on the up under the stewardship of a level- headed leader.

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    Training issues continue to manifest

    2022-03-23T09:43:00Z

    As we compiled the latest issue of HLPFI, various industry figures highlighted ongoing issues about recruitment and training and the tactics adopted to help address the problems.

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    Volga-Dnepr’s well-planned delivery

    2021-10-07T08:30:00Z

    In partnership with Fracht, Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered an 83-tonne boiler from Milan in Italy to Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

  • RAIL PIC ONE Fracht is acquiring 12 more railcars.
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    Heavy-duty railfreight: Beefing up capabilities

    Increasing rates across all modes are posing serious questions of forwarders moving heavy cargoes contracted months ago. However, in the USA and Europe heavy railfreight operators have been strengthening their fleets, reported strong performances in 2020, and believe the prospects going forwards are promising. Ian Putzger reports.

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    Bullish sentiment on recovery prospects

    Project logistics work in support of the civil engineering sector is set to get a significant boost this year. Economic recovery will be stimulated by the resumption of developments delayed by Covid-19 and anticipated additional investment in infrastructure by many governments. Phil Hastings reports.

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    WW Ocean handles rail equipment

    2021-04-22T08:47:00Z

    Colorado’s Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway has undergone extensive upgrades and will soon welcome back its first visitors in three years. Forwarder Fracht has been tasked with transporting rail equipment to support the reopening and enlisted the help of WW Ocean’s regular ro-ro services.

  • Václav Hřebeček
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    Hřebeček joins Fracht in Prague

    2021-04-13T10:19:00Z

    Fracht has appointed Václav Hřebeček as airfreight and sea freight manager of its office in Prague, Czech Republic.

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    Fracht opens for business in Mexico

    2021-03-04T10:58:00Z

    Fracht has opened its first office in Mexico with the takeover of Valmik Logistics Mexico.

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    Fracht opens in India

    Fracht opened its first office in India on February 22. Based in Mumbai, the Indian outfit will be led by two industry veterans – Captain V.P Rajesh and Rajnish Tiwari.

  • Mammoet powers ahead in Burkina Faso, august 2020
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    Mammoet powers ahead in Burkina Faso

    2020-08-27T09:47:00Z

    Mammoet has transported power plant equipment from the port of Takoradi in Ghana to Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso – covering a distance of 1,400 km.

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: A world turned upside down
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    A world turned upside down

    2020-06-09T10:00:00Z

    At the time of writing, logistics companies generally felt it was too early to say what impact the coronavirus pandemic might have on civil engineering project work around the world. Phil Hastings reports.

  • A dozen deliveries for Fracht
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    A dozen deliveries for Fracht

    2020-05-20T12:15:00Z

    Fracht has coordinated 12 charter flights delivering masks and other medical protective equipment from Shanghai, China to Zürich, Switzerland.

  • Covid-19 tightens global grip
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    Covid-19 tightens global grip

    2020-03-24T17:10:00Z

    When China sneezes, the world turns to its sick bed. Although China is now in the recovery position and regaining strength, the rest of the world is battening down the hatches.