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NewsSHI rises slightly but longstanding issues persist
The latest Seafarers’ Happiness Index (SHI), published by The Mission to Seafarers, reports an overall happiness score of 6.98 out of 10 for Q1 2025, a modest uptick from 6.91 in Q4 2024. While this rise suggests a stabilising of sentiment, longstanding issues continue to undermine morale across the maritime workforce.
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NewsSchmidbauer scales up SPMT fleet
German heavy lift and transport specialist Schmidbauer has been progressively expanding its equipment fleet and now has over 200 SPMT axle lines, with eyes for further expansion.
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NewsAprojects and KCTC form strategic partnership
Antwerp-based logistics specialist Aprojects has entered into a strategic partnership with South Korean vessel operator KCTC to enhance global transport solutions for large-scale LNG and nuclear energy projects across key global corridors.
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NewsFelbermayr acquires industrial relocation specialist Jozef Hermans
Austria-based Felbermayr has acquired industrial relocation specialist Jozef Hermans, with four sites in the Netherlands strengthening the former’s operations in Western Europe.
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NewsMediaco calls on Enerpac for lathe removal
French heavy lifting company Mediaco Heavy Lift has used an Enerpac SL200 hydraulic gantry system to remove a 13 m-long industrial lathe from a factory in La Buffiere, France.
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NewsDDP and ARC Logistics: XLP members collaborate
Deufol Döhle Projects (DDP) and ARC Logistics, both members of the XLProjects (XLP) network, have collaborated on the delivery of critical cargo for a project in New South Wales, as part of the ongoing growth of the Australian renewables and infrastructure sector.
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NewsEXG completes multimodal delivery spanning India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) has coordinated the delivery of an ammonia converter and ammonia chiller, weighing 530 tonnes and 220 tonnes respectively, across India.
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NewsCadeler expands fleet and reports strong start to 2025
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has agreed to acquire Boqiang 3060, a newly built jack-up wind turbine installation vessel from Shanghai Boqiang Heavy Industry Group.
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NewsBeach pavilion moved in just 10 minutes
Mammoet successfully relocated a beach pavilion on the island of Texel in the Dutch province of North Holland.
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NewsCometto cuts tyre check time with integrated TPMS
Trailer manufacturer Cometto has integrated a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) into its self-propelled vehicles, improving safety and efficiency in SPMT operations.
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NewsUECC’s Sail for Change programme accelerates emissions reductions
United European Car Carriers (UECC) reduced well-to-wake CO₂ emissions by more than 107,000 tonnes in 2024, a 70 percent increase on the 2023 reduction of over 63,000 tonnes, driven in a large part by its Sail for Change programme.
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NewsHarlyn shows capabilities at Moray West
At the end of last year, Harlyn successfully completed the storage and transportation of two spare inter array cables (IAC) and associated accessories for the Moray West offshore wind farm.
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NewsEngineered Rigging adds Enerpac jack-up system
USA-based Engineered Rigging has added an Enerpac JS250 jack-up system to its rental fleet.
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NewsMBS Logistics acquires Swiss specialist Gerhard Wegmüller
The Swiss subsidiary of Cologne-headquartered MBS Logistics Group has acquired Zurich-based logistics specialist Gerhard Wegmüller.
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NewsBBC Houston’s Great Lakes milestone
BBC Chartering has marked a milestone in its LakerMax newbuild programme with the inaugural transit of the BBC Houston through the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System as it delivered a full shipload of wind turbine blades to Erie, Pennsylvania.
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NewsSarens PSG and Haventus develop ‘on-land to launch’ approach
Sarens PSG and Haventus, an energy transition facilities provider, have developed an ‘on-land to launch’ approach to accelerate floating offshore wind (FLOW) development out of Ardersier port, Scotland.
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NewsLeadership moves at DHL Industrial Projects streamline and align for strategic growth
Senior appointments at DHL see Michael Mulvenna take on the role of vice president, Europe for Industrial Projects, succeeding Martyn Lawns, who now leads the company’s new energy growth initiative.
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NewsTaylor joins Allelys as operations director
UK transport engineering specialist Allelys has appointed Matthew Taylor as operations director.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges names international representatives
The port of Antwerp-Bruges has appointed Patricia Laureys and Youssef Imghi as its international representatives for Canada and Morocco, respectively.
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NewsCMA CGM unveils global recruitment platform for seafarers
CMA CGM Group has launched a dedicated seafarer recruitment platform: CMASHIPS.com.