Latest business news – Page 79
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NewsKomatsu inks deal with DHL covering Australia and New Zealand
Construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu has signed a multi-year agreement with DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding.
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NewsTHLG supports Vyhmeister in DAV studies
HLPFI spoke with The Heavy Lift Group (THLG) about the first successful candidate of its logistics scholarship scheme, which the network launched at the Breakbulk Europe exhibition in 2018.
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NewsTidal power contracts begin to flow
Developments over the last 12 months suggest that the development of tidal, wave and other ocean power technologies is gathering traction, writes Phil Hastings.
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NewsEx-Im considers USD5 billion loan
The US Export-Import Bank’s board intends to vote on a USD5 billion direct loan for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique.
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NewsSeaRenergy acquires Elbe-1
Hamburg-based offshore service provider SeaRenergy has acquired Elbe-1, an engineering company that offers consultancy services for the design, certification and approval of offshore wind projects.
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NewsNYK Bulk & Projects places newbuild order
NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers has placed an order for two heavy lift vessels from Nanjing Jinling shipyard.
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NewsDuffy receives Demag
Denver, Colorado-based Duffy Crane & Hauling has added a Demag AC 220-5 all-terrain crane to its fleet.
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NewsRoll Group opens in Asia
Roll Group has strengthened its presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) market by opening offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea.
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NewsCeva secures Borr contract extension
Ceva Logistics has renewed its rig hub services contract with Borr Drilling for an additional year.
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NewsPeel Ports prepares for Brexit
The UK’s Peel Ports Group has been accredited as an authorised economic operator (AEO) at all of its principal ports.
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NewsTCC 78000 prepares for work in Rostock
Liebherr has inaugurated its rail-mounted heavy lift crane – the TCC 78000 – in Rostock, Germany.
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NewsChanging offshore landscape drives down Boskalis results
In announcing its half-year results, Royal Boskalis Westminster cited “operational and contractual issues on a limited number of offshore projects” as a key reason behind the drop in its six-month core earnings.
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NewsPPG counts down to 12th annual conference
The Project Professionals Group (PPG) is preparing for its 12th annual conference, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from September 25-27, 2019.
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NewsFloating technology finds new markets
A push to develop commercially viable floating wind turbines looks set to open up long-term opportunities for heavy lift operators, writes Phil Hastings.
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NewsJumbo partners with GoodFuels for offshore project
Jumbo is teaming up with bio-fuel company GoodFuels to test the use of its sustainable marine oil on an offshore decommissioning project.
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NewsGE responds to fraud allegations
General Electic (GE) has issued a statement in response to allegations that the company is engaging in accounting fraud worth USD38 billion.
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NewsDSV completes Panalpina acquisition
DSV has completed the acquisition of Swiss freight forwarder Panalpina, creating one of the world’s largest transport and logistics companies.
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NewsHydropower's key role in the energy transition
As nations reduce their reliance on fossil-fuelled power generation, hydropower projects – in particular pumped storage schemes – will play a key role in supplementing wind and solar energy developments.
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NewsJan De Nul secures Kriegers Flak work
Jan De Nul Group will transport and install 72 Siemens wind turbine generators – with a capacity of 8.4 MW each – for the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Denmark.
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NewsThe scrubber solution for GHG emissions
Advocates of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) are championing the use of the technology as a way to reduce global CO2 emissions, as well as complying with the looming IMO sulphur 2020 regulations.