Insights – Page 3
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ArticleLiebherr takes wind energy focus
Daniel Searle spoke with German manufacturer Liebherr on its range of equipment suited to the handling of wind energy cargoes.
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ArticleConcerted drive to futureproof European ports
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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ArticleJapan: Wind offers project cargo promise but challenges remain
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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ArticleBusy US project logistics sector awaits election outcome
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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ArticleCHIPS act spurs project logistics activity as power demands surge
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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ArticleEnergy Hubs Newsletter: East Coast specialists in the thick of the action
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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ArticleQuantifying 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.
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NewsIUMI warns of ‘changing world’ for marine insurance
International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) president Frédéric Denèfle has cautioned of a changing world for the marine insurance sector.
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NewsHigh hurdles cleared in decarbonisation push
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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NewsHLI Rail & Rigging takes next environmental steps
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.
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NewsMammoet ready for zero onsite tailpipe emissions
Mammoet has reached the point where it can now offer a tailpipe emissions-free solution that could serve the entire lifting and transport scope of a project.
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NewsThe future of Indonesia’s energy ambitions
Indonesia looks set to continue creating project cargo handling work as its oil, gas and mining sectors shift into a higher gear.
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NewsShifting landscape and the green agenda
Shifts in the European political landscape have dominated the headlines recently, with elections in key wind energy markets likely to affect the fortunes of project logisticians and heavy transport companies.
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NewsCautious consistency about Mexican energy
With a change of leadership under way in Mexico following June elections, the incumbent administration is expected to maintain a focus on energy independence and self-sufficiency.
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NewsWinds of change in Scotland’s offshore energy policy
With the collapse of the Scottish National Party (SNP)/Green coalition in April 2024, the new Scottish leadership has signalled that the country may take a fresh approach to the energy transition.
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NewsContainer rates continue to surge, Maersk upgrades full-year guidance
The project logistic business relies on a stable container shipping sector in order to balance the books. While out-of-gauge cargo certainly catches the eye, thousands of freight tons of cargo for large-scale projects moves in boxes and price volatility can wreak havoc on a project’s bottom line.
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NewsProject Cargo Africa: a roadmap to future growth
Raw materials exports, many of which are essential to the global energy transition, underpin many African economies and continue to generate project logistics activity. Turbulence in Europe has benefitted the continent too, writes Megan Ramsay.
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NewsFast-tracking wind energy in Victoria
Changes to land and planning regulations in Victoria, Australia, aim to speed up the development of renewable energy projects in the state, which intends to have at least 2 GW of offshore wind energy by 2032, increasing to 4 GW by 2035 and 9 GW by 2040.
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ArticleUS project forwarders and carriers prepare for another surge of activity
Capital expenditure in projects of all varieties is surging in the USA. David Kershaw speaks with carriers and forwarders to determine how they are managing capacity and planning for another surge in activity.
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NewsMammoet questions lump-sum approach to wind projects
As Mammoet steps up its focus on the renewables sectors and implements changes to its organisation to tackle the growing markets, the global engineered heavy lifting and transport specialist has criticised the wind energy industry’s lump-sum approach to projects.