All Insurance articles – Page 2
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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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NewsDe-risking the carriage of lithium-ion batteries
Freight insurer TT Club is urging those responsible for transporting lithium-ion batteries to be keenly aware of the hazards. It’s calling for the development of a united approach to enhance their safe carriage. Improved regulatory clarity is required and automotive manufacturers need to address transport safety issues more thoroughly.
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ArticleHLPFI meets: Alexander Varvarenko
Justin Archard speaks with Alexander Varvarenko, the enigmatic entrepreneur known for establishing shipping company Varamar and, most recently, the digital shipping platform ShipNext.
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NewsALS completes oversize hat-trick
Ro-ro operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen, in combination with its logistics division ALS, is coordinating the port handling and transport of 35,000 cu m of project cargo from Slovenia to Hungary.
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints Collier
Air charter broker Chapman Freeborn has appointed Scott Collier as president – aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) leasing.
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SBM Offshore completes USD1.63 billion financing of Almirante Tamandaré
Sector: Oil - Midstream
Project Type: Greenfield
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NewsTT Club promotes King and Argentieri
International freight and logistics insurer TT Club has promoted Kevin King to deputy chief executive officer and Mark Argentieri to chief operating officer in place of King.
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NewsShepherd to head up Gard (Japan)
Marine insurance provider Gard has appointed Louis Shepherd as managing director of Gard (Japan), effective May 1, 2023.
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NewsChapman Freeborn expands African operations
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has tripled the size of its team in Africa and moved its regional operations to a larger office in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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NewsWinners revealed at BIFA Freight Service Awards
A record-breaking 550 people attended the annual BIFA Freight Service Awards on February 19, which took place at The Brewery in London.
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NewsSwitzerland recognises ECOL
Switzerland is the latest country to formally recognise ESTA’s European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL), as the scheme continues to expand its influence.
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NewsBIMCO to hold heavy lift masterclass
BIMCO is holding an offshore, project and heavy lift online masterclass, which consists of 10 session – each lasting 60 minutes – over the course of five days, starting November 14.
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NewsBIFA reveals shortlist for 2022 awards
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has unveiled the shortlist for its Freight Service Awards, including the coveted Project Forwarding Award.
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NewsLSM introduces Lloyd’s Project Cargo Consortium
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has a new Lloyd’s facility – Liberty Project Cargo Consortium.
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NewsMyCrane launches online marketplace
Dubai-based MyCrane, the online crane rental start-up, has rolled out a free-to-use online market platform.
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NewsNair joins HFW in Australia
Law firm HFW has continued to grow in Australia with the hire of shipping lawyer Ashwin Nair.
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ArticleMammoet: Storm force changes ahead in wind energy market
David Kershaw spoke with Francisco Rodrigues, global sector lead – offshore wind, and Gavin Kerr, global cranes director, of Mammoet on various facets of the transition. Innovation will be critical in meeting ambitious targets.
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NewsKoberg to chair outrigger mat task force
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has named Kris Koberg, ceo of DICA, as chairman of its new outrigger mat resource task force, which is part of the safety education and training committee.
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NewsC.H. Robinson in plant removal
C.H. Robinson has supported a plant closure in New York with the transport of equipment, including five machine lines, across the globe.
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NewsOng appointed TT Club CFO
EeLain Ong has taken over as chief financial officer (cfo) of international freight transport and logistics insurer TT Club.