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NewsDates set for Shipping Days 2026
France’s La Rochelle will host the fourth edition of the Shipping Days exhibition, an event dedicated to maritime transport and breakbulk shipping, from April 8-9, 2026.
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NewsPD Ports plans offshore gateway
PD Ports is planning to develop a large offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs – the Teesport Offshore Gateway.
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NewsAndrews returns to TGP
Having spent nearly 16 years at Trans Global Projects (TGP) between 1989 and 2005, Michael Andrews has returned to the company as business development director, effective May 1, 2025.
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NewsCCT adds ninth Gottwald MHC
Combined Cargo Terminals (CCT) in the Netherlands has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbour crane (MHC) in order to meet rising cargo demands and more ambitious CO2 emission targets.
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NewsGeodis and Dolfines to develop XXL offshore floating wind lifting device
Geodis, through its subsidiary Sealogis, will support engineering company Dolfines in the adaptation and industrialisation of a Mobile XXL version of the Offshore Heavy Maintenance Enabler (OHME) lifting system.
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NewsCeva acquires Borusan Tedarik
Ceva Logistics, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, signed a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent of Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Çözümleri ve Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi, which is based in Türkiye.
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Newsdeugro moves sustainable fuel cargoes to Thailand
deugro Thailand, in close cooperation with the local teams of deugro Malaysia and deugro Singapore, moved two reactors with a total volume of 1,155 cu m from Malaysia to a project site in Thailand.
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NewsBlu Logistics LATAM rebrands under Rhenus banner
Rhenus Group has officially rebranded Blu Logistics LATAM to Rhenus Logistics, following its acquisition in 2023.
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NewsVeson outlines potential outcomes from MEPC83 Net-Zero Framework
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently hosted the 83rd meeting with the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 83), resulting in a new fuel intensity target, which is set to come into force no later than March 2027.
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NewsUSTR’s China shipping measures take shape
On April 17, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued the final notice of action following its investigation into China’s shipbuilding and logistics sector. According to the USTR draft Federal Register notice, the USA will begin charging fees on Chinese-owned, operated and built vessels arriving at its ports in October 2025. Most multipurpose and heavy lift tonnage appears to fall beyond the scope of the regulations.
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NewsEngineered Rigging sets date for annual heavy lifting equipment showcase
USA-based heavy lifting firm Engineered Rigging will host its annual heavy lifting equipment showcase on June 10-12, 2025, at its equipment depot and service centre in Russellville, Arkansas.
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NewsModulift lifting beam used for tight schedule and tight squeeze
Specialist lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift, alongside UK-based firms RSG Rentals and Keltbray Lifting, has used a multi-point lifting beam to lift an eight-tonne section of an existing façade retention structure in central London, the UK.
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NewsBladeMAX1000 makes debut in Germany
Cometto’s BladeMAX1000 completed its debut project by transporting 15 XXL wind turbine blades and tower sections to a wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
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NewsACS opens fourth office in Germany
Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened a fourth office in Germany, in Cologne. This adds to the company’s charter operations in Frankfurt and Munich, along with its time critical headquarters, also in Frankfurt.
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NewsCollett introduces TGX SLM 41.640 prime mover
UK-based heavy transport provider Collett & Sons has introduced its new MAN TGX SLM 41.640 heavy-duty prime mover.
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NewsCargolux sees growth in revenue and profit
All-cargo airline Cargolux has seen an increase in both its revenue and profit for its 2024 financial year, despite ongoing geopolitical obstacles to contend with.
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NewsEsbjerg fairway deepening project completed
The fairway to Denmark’s Port Esbjerg has now been fully deepened. The upgrade enables access for larger vessels, increased cargo volumes and new opportunities in both the energy and defence sectors.
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NewsChipolbrok added to FMC controlled carrier list
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has added Chipolbrok to its controlled carrier list due the Chinese government’s part ownership of the company.
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NewsVolumes slide at Rotterdam
Total cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam fell by 5.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of last year. However, the Porthos project helped bolster breakbulk volumes at the port.
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NewsManitowoc opens Colombia office
USA-based crane manufacturer Manitowoc has opened an office in Colombia, with the aim of both supporting customers and maximising machine uptime across Latin America.