All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in July 2021
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NewsEBLs: reaching a tipping point?
The viability of electronic bills of lading (EBLs) is increasing at pace. Their implementation could have a number of benefits, including cost savings, better security, and a lower risk of fraud, all of which have intensified during the pandemic.
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NewsALL lifts in tight conditions with Liebherr
ALL Erection & Crane Rental – part of ALL Family of Companies – has deployed its recently acquired Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 all-terrain crane for a project in Ohio, USA.
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NewsMonumental MTC lift for LADOL
The Lagos Deep Offshore Logistic Base (LADOL) in Nigeria and Mammoet have deployed the MTC 15 shore crane to lift and launch a 320-ton (290.3-tonne) Multi Cat vessel.
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NewsMilestone delivery for “K” Line
“K” Line has loaded a 120-ton (108.9-tonne) unit onboard its ro-ro vessel Polaris Highway at the port of Barcelona in Spain.
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NewsGeodis commits to worker safety
Geodis’ freight forwarding business division is implementing a preventative care programme (PCP) – a health and safety strategy to maintain the safest possible working environment for its employees.
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NewsCombilift launches Combi-XLE
Irish material handling solutions provider Combilift has launched the Combi-XLE – an electric-powered multidirectional forklift – in response to growing customer demand for sustainable equipment.
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NewsAD Ports in GCPI MoU
Abu Dhabi Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) to promote increased cooperation between the two organisations.
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NewsMammoet installs at Indonesia power plant
Mammoet has transported and installed a 430-tonne gas turbine and a 445-tonne gas turbine generator at Tambak Lorok power plant in Semarang, Indonesia.
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NewsDSV Panalpina completes Agility GIL acquisition
DSV Panalpina has completed the acquisition of Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) business.
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NewsFaymonville launches turbine blade adapter
Faymonville has launched a wind turbine blade adapter to transport rotor blades measuring up to 120 m in length.
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NewsSEAA names executive director
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has appointed Pete Gum as its executive director.
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NewsLouisiana ports come together for coil move
The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the port of Caddo-Bossier worked together to transport 300 steel coils along the Mississippi River in the USA.
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NewsPort of Mackay steps up capabilities
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has completed the AUD2.4 million (USD1.8 million) project to extend wharf one at the port of Mackay in Australia.
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NewsTT Club launches TT Brief
Freight transport and logistics insurance provider TT Club has launched TT Brief – advice sheets to guide transport companies and their operatives on common safety and security issues.
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NewsBridging the gap in Illinois
Central Contractors Service, part of the ALL Family of Companies, supplied a 250-ton (226.8-tonne) capacity Linkbelt hydraulic crawler crane and a 550-ton (499-tonne) capacity Liebherr all-terrain crane to set 18 precast girders as part of a bridge project in Illinois, USA.
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NewsBIFA: high rates and tight capacity here to stay
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has reported that rates in the container shipping market are likely to remain high and could possibly increase, with little change expected for coming months or possibly years.
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NewsBarnhart bolsters training with ITI
USA-based Barnhart Crane & Rigging has partnered with Industrial Training International (ITI) to integrate its Learning Hub and online content libraries into its employee training strategy.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr considers MC-21 freighter project
Volga-Dnepr is reviewing the possibility of working with aircraft manufacturer Irkut Corporation to develop a freighter version of the MC-21-300 aircraft.
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NewsForth Ports eyes ‘green port’ bid
Forth Ports plans to submit a ‘green port’ proposal to the Scottish government that will encompass key ports, industrial complexes and logistics centres along the north and south shores of the Firth of Forth and at Edinburgh Airport.
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NewsNeal and Weissman named at Long Beach
The USA’s port of Long Beach has appointed Steven Neal as president and Sharon L. Weissman as vice president of the board of harbour commissioners.