GRSE begins construction of Carsten Rehder’s second multipurpose vessel

GRSE begins construction of Carsten Rehder’s second multipurpose vessel

2026-01-12T08:02:00+00:00By

India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) held a keely-laying ceremony to mark the start of construction for the second of 12 multipurpose vessels ordered by German shipping line Carsten Rehder.

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Skidmore joins Carter Contracting Services

2026-01-12T08:01:00+00:00By Sophie Barnes

UK-based heavy lift and abnormal load transport specialist Carter Contracting Services (CCS) has appointed Danny Skidmore as its chief operations officer.

DP World Constanța adds pair of LHM 600s

DP World Constanța adds pair of LHM 600s

2026-01-12T08:00:00+00:00By

DP World Constanța in Romania has added two Liebherr LHM 600 mobile harbour cranes (MHCs), opening up further opportunities to handle project cargo and breakbulk.

Hartman Seatrade places order for heavy lift vessel

Hartman Seatrade places order for heavy lift vessel

2026-01-12T08:00:00+00:00By

Netherlands-based Hartman Seatrade has signed an order with Rock Shipbuilding for its latest newbuild heavy lift vessel.

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Norden to bolster MPP fleet with two further newbuilds

2026-01-12T08:00:00+00:00By

Danish shipping group Norden intends to grow its multipurpose vessel fleet with two newbuildings slated for delivery in 2028.

Collett adds pair of TGX heavy tractors to fleet

Collett adds pair of TGX heavy tractors to fleet

2026-01-09T08:00:00+00:00By

UK-based Collett & Sons has added two MAN TGX 6x4 heavy-duty tractor units to its fleet.

Ceva Logistics appoints Pollotti

Pollotti to head up Ceva Almajdouie Logistics

2026-01-09T08:00:00+00:00By Sophie Barnes

Ceva Almajdouie Logistics – a joint venture (JV) between Ceva Logistics and Saudi Arabia’s Almajdouie Logistics – has appointed Stefano Pollotti as its ceo.

Sallaum Lines takes delivery of Ocean Explorer

Sallaum Lines takes delivery of Ocean Explorer

2026-01-09T08:00:00+00:00By

Ro-ro carrier Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of Ocean Explorer, a next generation pure car and truck carrier (PCTC).

Globalink and Antonov deploy AN-124 to deliver turbine rotor to Uzbekistan

Globalink and Antonov deploy AN-124 to deliver turbine rotor to Uzbekistan

2026-01-09T08:00:00+00:00By

With the project at risk of facing an immediate shutdown, Globalink Logistics, Antonov Airlines and a Japanese partner firm deployed an AN-124 to replace a critical 170-tonne power plant turbine rotor in Uzbekistan.

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Smith joins Geodis Project Logistics

2026-01-09T07:59:00+00:00By

Paul Smith has been appointed country head of Geodis Project Logistics for the UK and Ireland. 

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