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    ​Caribbean poised for a surge in project logistics activity

    2024-12-05T16:20:00Z

    A green light for oil and gas development in Suriname heralds the next spate of project logistics activity, writes Ian Putzger.

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    Nuclear power’s growth spurt

    2024-12-02T12:19:00Z

    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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    Argentia’s growing role in global energy

    2024-11-21T08:00:00Z

    From hosting North America’s first wind turbine marshalling yard to preparing for the tow-out of a colossal concrete gravity structure (CGS), the port of Argentia is rapidly transforming into a nexus for renewable energy projects and heavy lift operations. As demand for green hydrogen and sustainable fuels grows, Argentia’s developments signal a bright future for project cargo in Newfoundland and beyond.

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    Downstream O&G sector on cusp of transformation

    2024-11-18T10:08:00Z

    In the words of a recent report published by the World Refining Association: “The downstream energy industry finds itself at the nexus of transformation, propelled by a mosaic of innovations, challenges and aspirations.” For heavy lift and project freight forwarding companies, one resulting challenge is to assess which sectors are likely to offer the best future business opportunities − and when.

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    Project logisticians and carriers weigh in on the future of CCUS

    2024-11-15T08:36:00Z

    The carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) sector is on the radar of many project logisticians and multipurpose carriers. This nascent market is facing headwinds, however, with many CCUS projects deemed too expensive to work on a commercial basis. Still, some firms are pressing ahead, despite technical and financial pressures.

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    Maritime sector embraces cyber risks to realise rewards

    2024-11-14T09:00:00Z

    DNV research shows that six in ten marine industry professionals believe that the industry needs to accept greater cyber risk from digitalisation if it facilitates innovation and new technologies. Multipurpose and heavy lift shipping lines are implementing robust security to deal with what is a growing threat.

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    Federal funds flow to North American ports

    2024-11-05T07:58:00Z

    Ports on the West and Gulf Coasts of North America are experiencing surging activity. Substantial federal investments are being made to support port infrastructure modernisation and enhance supply chain efficiency. 

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    Port of Albany makes strategic investments to boost heavy handling capabilities

    2024-10-30T10:15:00Z

    The port of Albany has been investing to upgrade its facilities and position itself as a vital link for heavy lift and project cargoes in northeastern USA. HLPFI spoke with the port’s ceo, Rich Hendrick, on its plan to boost its capabilities further.

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    Huisman developing cranes with future requirements in mind

    2024-10-28T07:56:00Z

    As offshore wind turbines increase in size, Cees van Veluw, product director for cranes at Huisman, noted that the lifting gear used to handle turbine components has to offer increasingly high capacities – an area in which Huisman has plenty of experience.

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    Liebherr takes wind energy focus

    2024-10-23T11:00:00Z

    Daniel Searle spoke with German manufacturer Liebherr on its range of equipment suited to the handling of wind energy cargoes.

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    Concerted drive to futureproof European ports

    2024-10-22T06:00:00Z

    Europe has been in an economic malaise and industrial output has been on the wane. Still, there is a concerted drive to develop port infrastructure that is not only capable of handling the next generation of oversize cargoes but is sustainable and resilient. Technology and cooperation are touted as central to realising progress, although financial bottlenecks continue to hinder the market. David Kershaw reports.

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    Japan: Wind offers project cargo promise but challenges remain

    2024-10-21T09:34:00Z

    Much of Japan’s project logistics prowess is borne out of projects that are managed by the nation’s EPC contractors but are ultimately executed abroad. However, there are domestic opportunities in the renewables sector that are likely to keep the region’s logisticians busy if red tape and infrastructure challenges can be overcome.

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    ​Busy US project logistics sector awaits election outcome

    2024-10-18T08:00:00Z

    The USA’s project logistics business has been at full tilt in recent years. Although operators remain busy, there is growing caution about the market with projects on hold awaiting the outcome of autumn’s presidential race. Ian Putzger reports.

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    CHIPS act spurs project logistics activity as power demands surge

    2024-10-17T10:51:00Z

    The US government’s CHIPS and Science Act, signed in August 2022, has spawned the development of new semiconductor production facilities across the country. Those spoken with by Ian Putzger in HLPFI’s latest USA report highlight how this sector has emerged as a strong source of work for the project cargo community.

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    Offshore wind surges amid policy uncertainly and turbine size race

    2024-09-30T15:36:00Z

    Energy data and intelligence provider TGS has released its latest quarterly market overview report for global offshore wind. While there have been records set in terms of project awards, complications include low uptake in key markets and issues around the emergence of 20 GW turbines.

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    Energy Hubs Newsletter: East Coast specialists in the thick of the action

    2024-09-26T13:32:00Z

    Gregory DL Morris shares the latest updates from ports, terminals, developers and transport engineers active in the USA’s rapidly emerging offshore wind energy market. Activity is ramping up as project ownership is revised, with ports in the thick of the action.

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    Quantifying the impact of the Red Sea crisis

    Sea-Intelligence has shared data on the impact of the Red Sea crisis on the container shipping business.

  • International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) president Frédéric Denèfle speaks at annual conference in Berlin 2024
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    IUMI warns of ‘changing world’ for marine insurance

    2024-09-18T10:30:00Z

    International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) president Frédéric Denèfle has cautioned of a changing world for the marine insurance sector.

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    High hurdles cleared in decarbonisation push

    2024-08-22T08:46:00Z

    The heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector will play an integral role in the global energy transition, however, decarbonising its own activities has proven to be a challenge. Still, the regulatory net around the sector is tightening and the latest FuelEU Maritime rules are likely to have a significant impact.

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    HLI Rail & Rigging takes next environmental steps

    2024-08-13T08:59:00Z

    In February 2023, HLPFI reported that HLI Rail & Rigging had engaged GreenStream Sustainability Consulting to launch a climate strategy programme. Nearly 18 months on, we circled back to see how the business has adapted and is preparing to operate in a low-carbon future.