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NewsLeith’s outer berth completes first successful float off
The port of Leith’s newly constructed Charles Hammond Berth facilitated the float-off launch of the Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer. The berth has been constructed primarily for the offshore wind energy industry.
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NewsPortico restructures business
UK-based Portico has restructured its business and officially launched three new companies – Portico Shipping, Portico Logistics and Portico Port Services.
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NewsFLS Group and NEPC team up in the Philippines
FLS Philippines has partnered with NEPC Construction to support the FDC Misamis expansion project, an initiative aimed at dealing with the growing energy demands of Mindanao.
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NewsDAKO transports wind blades from China to Germany
Project freight forwarder DAKO Worldwide Transport has delivered 24 wind turbine blades from Qingdao, China to the ports of Cuxhaven and Rostock in Germany.
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NewsETOL due to be completed this year
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes’ (ESTA) European Trailer Operator Licence (ETOL) for modular hydraulically suspended trailers (MHST) is on track to be finalised by the end of the year.
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NewsFaymonville revamps SpecialTrailers24, breaks ground at USA production site
Trailer manufacturer Faymonville Group has revamped its online platform for immediately available trailers, SpecialTrailers24, and has also broken ground at its maiden USA production facility, in Arkansas.
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NewsEnerpac ETR115 system completes testing
Enerpac’s ETR-Series heavy lift trolley system has completed factory acceptance testing (FAT) prior to deployment offshore. The ETR115 system has a lifting capacity of 115 tonnes per trolley.
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NewsGeodis on hand at EFGL pilot project
Global logistics provider Geodis has been on hand to support construction of the Les Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) pilot project in France, completing the transport and float-off of three wind turbine foundations with a combined weight of 2,500 tonnes.
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NewsRoberts to lead LS Cargo in North America
Drew Roberts has joined project forwarding specialist LS Cargo as president of its North American operations.
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Newsdeugro follows up work for Ineos Project One
Project freight forwarder deugro has followed up its scope of work for Ineos Project One by successfully delivering another shipment from the UAE and Oman to the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
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NewsHeavy lifting at Old Oak Common
Cranage provider Marr Contracting has been working with the Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra Joint Venture (BBVSJV) to provide a multi-tower crane approach for the construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common station in the UK.
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NewsSkellingsted joins LPX Partners as managing director
Thomas Skellingsted has joined global logistics and supply chain advisory and investment firm LPX Partners as managing director.
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NewsCollett handles pair of transformers at the port of Goole
UK-based heavy transport provider Collett & Sons has handled a pair of transformers – each weighing 143 tonnes – at the port of Goole in the UK.
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NewsKloiber retires from Gebrüder Weiss
After 35 years’ service, Peter Kloiber has retired from his roles at Swiss freight forwarder Gebrüder Weiss. Peter Schafleitner, former director of product management land transport, will now join the managerial board.
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NewsStevens Towing reports strong first half, project cargo demand buoyant
South Carolina, USA-headquartered Stevens Towing reported a positive first half of the year, its tug and barge fleet reporting an extremely busy second quarter, with the project cargo market continuing to strengthen.
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NewsLDA makes key business changes
Independent private equity firm InfraVia Capital Partners has acquired an 80 percent stake in Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA), a subsidiary of the Louis-Dreyfus Company. LDA now plans to invest some EUR1 billion (USD1.18 billion) in the fleet and new technologies. Moreover, Samira Draoua has also joined LDA as ceo.
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NewsMammoet keeping busy in Australia
Dutch transport engineering specialist Mammoet has been busy with a trio of projects across Australia, spanning the mining, hydro and battery energy storage system (BESS) sectors.
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NewsTadano Infrastructure Solutions launched following IHI acquisition
Crane manufacturer Tadano has acquired the transportation system business of IHI Transport Machinery, marking a milestone in its ongoing effort to expand its product portfolio.
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NewsConstruction underway at port of Raahe’s project cargo quay
Construction is underway at the port of Raahe’s Syvälaituri 3 – deep pier 3 – in Finland, which will be primarily used to handle project cargo at the port.
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NewsOsbit opens expanded offshore wind facility at the port of Blyth
Offshore wind engineering company Osbit has opened an assembly and service facility at the port of Blyth in the UK.