Jason Dunn
Jason joined Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) in 2024 as deputy editor. He has a background in communications, the maritime and logistics sectors, as well as political journalism, and has worked extensively in Singapore, China and the UK.
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NewsRoll Group deploys latest gantry system for Indonesian heavy lifts
Roll Group has executed two 1,000 tonne-plus lifts using its modular gantry system at a petrochemical facility in Cilegon, Indonesia.
NewsSingapore retains title as world’s top maritime city, DNV report
Singapore has retained its title as the leading maritime city in the world, according to a DNV report analysing global shipping hubs.
NewsManitowoc revives giant crane in Brazil
Manitowoc’s EnCORE team has fully renovated a Manitowoc 4600 lattice-boom crawler crane in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro.
NewsLogisticians react to global IT outage
A number of port authorities and shipping lines were impacted by a global IT outage last week, highlighting cybersecurity concerns.
NewsAntonov transports super-heavy cargo from Italy and Brazil to Chile
Heavy airfreight specialist Antonov Airlines partnered with NEO Air Charter and forwarder Logwin to move two huge parts for a pulp mill in Chile.
NewsEXG completes multiple load-outs for Saudi green hydrogen project
India’s Express Global Logistics (EXG) has completed the transport and load-out of 14 critical modules in the southern part of India, destined for the world’s largest green hydrogen energy project in Saudi Arabia.
NewsDublin and Cork ports secure EU funding for transport infrastructure
Cork and Dublin ports are set to receive European Union (EU) funding to support transport infrastructure projects.
NewsEC approves support for Gdańsk offshore wind terminal
The European Commission (EC) has approved Polish plans to allocate EUR194 million (USD212 million) of funds to support the construction of an offshore wind energy terminal in Gdańsk.
NewsRoll Group in Thailand moves to larger premises
Roll Group’s Thailand office is moving to a new location with its own yard.
NewsAAL Shipping meets annual ESG targets
AAL Shipping has met its annual environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets, according to its 2023 sustainability report.
NewsCar carrier fleet expected to grow by 40 percent
The pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) fleet is set to grow by around 40 percent in the coming few years, according to AXSRoRo.
NewsMultipurpose traffic up in the Americas and Africa
Esgian’s June 2024 multipurpose shipping report outlines the sector’s operational dynamics across global trade routes.
NewsValue Maritime to decarbonise two ForestWave ships
Value Maritime (VM) is collaborating with ForestWave to retrofit two 10,600 dwt general cargo vessels with VM’s emission-reducing exhaust gas cleaning systems system and integrated carbon capture unit.
NewsAAL Shipping takes newbuild delivery
Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping has taken delivery of the second Super B-class newbuilding, AAL Hamburg.
NewsCOSCO’s Liao He Kou embarks on maiden voyage
COSCO’s latest car carrier embarked on its maiden voyage to Europe last week.
NewsMPA and NYK sign sustainability and digitalisation pact
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NYK Line have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation and manpower development efforts.
NewsProtranser delivers trucks from Qingdao to DRC
Protranser has delivered 42 trucks from Qingdao to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
NewsPSA Singapore introduces measures to mitigate supply chain disruptions
PSA Singapore (PSA) has bolstered its operational capacities in the face of increased activity and to mitigate the impacts of global supply chain disruptions.
NewsHolt takes Engineered Rigging position
Engineered Rigging has hired Jay Holt as director of assets and engineering.
NewsIndustry welcomes UK’s onshore wind energy plans
Investors and wind market players have welcomed the UK government’s decision to end the de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK.