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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NewsFriday & Co fixes deal to transport Fremantle Highway to China for repairs
Friday & Co Shipbrokers has brokered a major chartering deal between heavy lift shipping specialist Boskalis and a Chinese charterer, to transport the car carrier Floor (formerly Fremantle Highway) from the Netherlands to China for extensive repairs.
NewsAntonov transports Hera spacecraft cargoes
Antonov Airlines in cooperation with Ceva Logistics delivered 40-tonnes of satellite equipment from Cologne-Bonn, Germany to Titusville, USA.
NewsChipolbrok orders two newbuilds
Chipolbrok has ordered two more newbuild multipurpose ships, scheduled to enter service in 2025 and 2026.
NewsESPO raises concerns for transport sector over EU budget changes
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has expressed concern about the European Commission’s plans for the future EU budget.
NewsFederal funds flow to North American ports
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.
NewsMinnesota bridge lifted using Enerpac EVO system
Structural maintenance to the I-494 Minnesota river bridge is being undertaken by Lunda Construction using an Enerpac EVO synchronous lifting system.
NewsFarneti to become Hellmann Italy MD
Enrico Farneti will become managing director of the Italian subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy) in November.
NewsModulift spreader beams used to lift 150 tonne boat
A Modulift rig using three different spreader beams has lifted a handcrafted boat at a port in Qatar.
NewsRegine discharges Project One cargoes
Gosselin Logistics managed the unloading of SAL Heavy Lift’s Regine, which carried a C3 splitter column measuring 93m long and weighing 589 tonnes, destined for Ineos Project One in Antwerp.
NewsPort of Albany makes strategic investments to boost heavy handling capabilities
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.
NewsHareket appoints Martín-Viveros as global head of wind
Carlos Moreno Martín-Viveros has been appointed as global head of wind at Hareket, effective November 11 2024.
NewsGrimaldi adds intermediary Patras port call to Italy and Türkiye route
The Grimaldi Group’s Trieste-Ambarli ro-ro route will be enhanced with an intermediate call at the port of Patras.
NewsInterMax completes transport of oversized aircraft tractor
InterMax Logistics Solution has transported 50-tonne aircraft tractor from Shanghai Waigaoqiao port area to Kazakhstan.
NewsMammoet to support Dutch national gas well closure project
Mammoet is providing logistical and engineering support for the decommissioning of every closed-in onshore gas well in the Netherlands.
NewsAmasus signs second wind power contract with bound4blue
Amasus Shipping has signed a second suction sail contract with Spain’s bound4blue.
NewsMammoet helps float off 700-tonne yacht
Mammoet’s Schelde pontoon helped Damen Maaskant to float off a 700-tonne yacht after a three-year conversion project.
NewsConcerns raised over RightShip reduction of inspections age limit
Members of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) are concerned about RightShip’s recent decision to reduce the age limit of general cargo and bulk carriers eligible for vetting inspections.
NewsDNV launches second phase of floating substation joint industry project
DNV has launched the second stage of its floating substation joint industry project.
NewsBoskalis completes acquisition of Smit Lamnalco
Boskalis has completed the acquisition of Smit Lamnalco.
NewsLogistec appoints chief commerical officer
North American marine service specialist Logistec has appointed Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as chief commercial officer.