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NewsUTC shines at Baltic Power project
UTC Overseas has played a key role in the construction of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, transporting oversized electrical equipment for the construction of an onshore transformer station.
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NewsJAS and Naqel pen MoU for Saudi operations
USA-headquartered firm JAS and Saudi Arabia-based Naqel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership within Saudi Arabia.
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NewsNTG acquires EDS and Rolls Freight
NTG Ebrex UK, a subsidiary of Nordic Transport Group (NTG), has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in EDS Worldwide and Rolls Freight, both based in the UK.
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NewsIraq joins TIR transit system
The global TIR transit system became fully operational in Iraq on April 1, 2025.
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NewsVanguard adds wind blade shunt trailer to roster
South Africa-headquartered heavy transport and rigging specialist Vanguard has added a specialist wind turbine blade trailer to its fleet.
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NewsESTA doubles down on proposed reforms
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has doubled down on its proposed reforms to ensure that they are pushed through. The association has also backed new rules to help increase young truck driver numbers.
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NewsPeters & May expands freight forwarding operations to USA
UK-based Peters & May has expanded its freight forwarding operations to the USA and will operate from its Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office.
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NewsClassNK makes key appointments and approves WAPS
Japan-based ClassNK has appointed a new president and ceo, as well as an executive vice president. The classification society has also issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a rigid windsail type wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) developed by OceanWings.
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NewsAsstrA delivers condensers from China to Uzbekistan
AsstrA Associated Traffic coordinated delivery of two water-cooled condensers from China to a combined cycle gas turbine plant in Talimarjan, Uzbekistan.
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NewsPort of Nigg gets funding for heavy-duty quay
Up to GBP10 million (USD12.94 million) worth of investment has been approved by the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to support development of the port of Nigg’s inner east quay.
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NewsACS adds second Canadian office
Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened an office in Montreal, Quebec, the company’s second office in Canada and the 36th globally.
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NewsBerroyer and ALS Remorques partner with Cometto
Cometto has chosen Berroyer and ALS Remorques as official sales and after-sales partners in France for the trailer manufacturer’s Eco series of heavy-duty trailers.
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NewsCadeler posts strong 2024 results
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has posted its preliminary financial results for 2024, with revenue up 128 percent on 2023 and EBITDA up 200 percent.
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NewsNooteboom debuts SWC-XL
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer Nooteboom has further added to its wind turbine transporter range by launching the Super Wing Carrier XL (SWC-XL).
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NewsIn memoriam: Pete Fletcher
Pete Fletcher, co-owner and director of Osprey, passed away suddenly while on holiday in Martinique on February 5, aged 56.
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NewsDavies named sales director at port of Liverpool
UK-based Peel Ports has appointed Gareth Davies as sales director for the port of Liverpool.
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NewsCromarty Firth gets government support for expansion
The port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland will receive GBP55 million (USD71 million) in funding from the UK government to support expansion.
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Newsdeugro appoints Behrens as chief commercial officer
Project freight forwarder deugro has appointed Steffen Behrens as the company’s chief commercial officer, effective immediately.
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News2KSC optimistic but cautious for shipping sector
2K Shipping Company (2KSC), based in Türkiye, remains optimistic despite concerns for the wider shipping sector, spearheaded by tariffs and disruptions in the Middle East.
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NewsSaguenay Port Authority orders ESP.6B MHC from Konecranes
Saguenay Port Authority in Quebec, Canada, has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B mobile harbour crane (MHC) for a new cargo handling system currently under development.