Latest news – Page 157
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NewsGerman toll increases loom
Germany has proposed a toll hike for heavy goods vehicles starting December 1, 2023. Under the proposal, a CO2 emissions tax of EUR200 (USD217.68) per tonne will be added.
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NewsSwire Projects delivers wind energy cargoes to Bluff
On behalf of Vestas, Swire Projects delivered wind turbines from China to Bluff, New Zealand, for the Kaiwera Downs wind farm (Stage 1).
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NewsJensen named Global Wind Service COO
Wind turbine installation and service provider Global Wind Service (GWS) has appointed Nina H. Jensen as its chief operating officer, effective August 1.
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NewsSwathe of energy projects approved by Norway regulators
Norway has approved 19 oil and gas projects on the Norwegian continental shelf, with a combined value of approximately USD19 billion.
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NewsSeaway7 lands major East Anglia Three contract
ScottishPower Renewables selected Seaway7 for the transport and installation of foundations and inner-array cables for the East Anglia Three offshore farm. The award comes a year after the preferred bidder agreement was announced.
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NewsOffshore turbine tower demand to outstrip supply by 2028
Offshore wind energy is a critical component of Europe’s energy transition plans, but a supply headache could be on the horizon for the industry before the end of the decade. Analyst Rystad Energy suggests that by 2028 the demand for offshore turbine towers will outstrip manufacturing capacity.
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NewsWagenborg completes bridge installations in Germany
Wagenborg Nedlift has used Enerpac JS-250 jack-up and SCJ-100 cube jack systems to lift and install railway and pedestrian bridges at Leverkusen in Germany.
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NewsSarens on the expansion path
Global engineered transport and heavy lift specialist Sarens is continuing its expansion drive with the launch of a wind energy division in collaboration with a Polish partner and the acquisition of shares in Italy-based Zanetti Solution.
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NewsCometto SPMTs deployed in South Korea for floating dock transport
380 modular axle lines of Cometto MSPEs have been deployed for the transport of an 18,000-tonne floating dock in Gwangyang port, South Korea.
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NewsJumbo Kinetic collects cargoes for the Basra refinery upgrade
Jumbo-SAL-Alliance has loaded modules onboard Jumbo Kinetic destined for JGC Corporation’s refinery upgrade project in Basra, Iraq.
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NewsOffshore wind support and maintenance facility breaks ground at Norfolk
Ground was broken June 29 at Fairwinds Landing in Norfolk, Virginia for what will be one of the first dedicated offshore wind energy operations support facilities in North America. Plans include enhanced project cargo and heavy lift handling capabilities.
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NewsPort Canaveral completes NCB3 renovation
Port Canaveral in the USA has officially opened its renovated North Cargo Berth 3 (NCB3).
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NewsOffshore installation vessel Green Jade ready to serve APAC market
The heavy lift and offshore installation vessel Green Jade has officially joined the DEME fleet. The moment was marked with a naming ceremony held at the Kaohsiung shipyard in Taiwan.
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NewsClemenger Bertling Projects formed to tackle Australian project logistics market
Bertling Logistics and Clemenger International Freight have established a joint venture – Clemenger Bertling Projects – targeting the Australian market.
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NewsNorden completes Thorco Projects acquisition
Norden has completed the acquisition of Thorco Projects. It has been integrated into Norden Projects & Parcelling, which falls under the company’s freight services and trading business unit.
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NewsMammoet no longer for sale
SHV Holdings has decided against selling its transport engineering and heavy lift subsidiary, Mammoet.
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NewsBlue Water handles challenging rack transport in Esbjerg
Blue Water Shipping’s heavy modular transporter team has transported blade racks at the port of Esbjerg, Denmark.
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NewsLaso Transportes opens second Italian office
Portuguese specialised transport company Laso Transportes is expanding its activities in the Italian market and opening a second branch office in the country.
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NewsEngineered Rigging names Moore and Reed
USA-based Engineered Rigging has appointed Andy Moore as a project engineer and Peyton Reed as its cost accountant.
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NewsMammoet assists with Portland terminal expansion
Mammoet is supporting Portland International Airport’s (PDX) main terminal expansion project. The heavy lift specialist is on hand to jack up, transport and install 20 roof panels all while avoiding passenger disruption.