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NewsProMedia Group expands internationally with acquisition of transport and HR titles from DVV Media International
Dutch professional publisher ProMedia Group has acquired the aviation, transport and HR portfolios of the UK-based DVV Media International. With the acquisition of renowned titles such as FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and HLPFI, ProMedia strengthens its international position and focuses on the further digitalisation of these brands. Following the acquisition, the organisation employs approximately 225 people.
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NewsCOSCO boosts MPP fleet with four newbuildings
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has placed an order for four 40,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift vessels at CSSC’s Chengxi Shipyard.
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NewsDenzai makes trio of managing director appointments
Japanese heavy transport specialist Denzai made a trio of managing director appointments, effective January 1, 2026.
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NewsGermany extends digital co-driver trial to 2027
Germany’s state authorities have extended the country-wide trial period for the use of digital co-drivers in abnormal transports until the end of June 2027.
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NewsOsprey adds LTM 1750-9.1 ATC to heavy lift roster
UK-based heavy lift and specialised transport provider Osprey has taken delivery of its Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 all-terrain crane.
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NewsUPF Group looks to further expansion
UPF Group will soon begin a joint sales effort with Afrilink Ocean for a direct coastal breakbulk liner service connecting Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Mombasa, Kenya, focusing on southbound cargoes into South Africa.
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NewsTiong Woon Logistics promotes Ang
Singapore-headquartered Tiong Woon Logistics has promoted Ang Li Fern to general manager, logistics.
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NewsTSL on hand for Sydney West Harbour Tunnel project
Freight forwarder TSL Australia has coordinated delivery of a tunnel thrust frame for the Sydney West Harbour Tunnel infrastructure project.
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NewsNoatum Logistics expands in Tianjin
Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, has expanded its Tianjin, China office.
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NewsEngineered Rigging adds Foxtrot motorised dolly to offering
USA-headquartered Engineered Rigging has added a Foxtrot SOLO 20 motorised dolly kit – including the SOLO 20 robotic skate – to its bare rental fleet.
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NewsCaldwell restructures in Canada
Illinois-headquartered lifting equipment manufacturer Caldwell Group has reorganised its Canadian sales structure, dividing the country into four regions.
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NewsAGL and Yusen Logistics partner in East Africa
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Kenya and Tokyo-headquartered Yusen Logistics have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to bolster their offering in East Africa.
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NewsPedersen promoted at Blue Water
Blue Water Shipping named Kenneth Skovbjerg Pedersen as director North Atlantic, with responsibility for the company’s activities across Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
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NewsLiebherr opens modernised branch in Riyadh
Saudi Liebherr Company has opened a modernised branch in Riyadh as the Germany-headquartered firm expands in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsJan De Nul wraps up 2025 work at DolWin kappa platform
Offshore marine contractor Jan De Nul finished its 2025 transport and installation campaign for three HVAC grid connection cables at TenneT’s DolWin kappa platform, 33 km offshore in the German North Sea.
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NewsKrawutschke named managing director of HPC
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) appointed Patrick Krawutschke as managing director of Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), effective January 1, 2026.
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NewsAtoB@C takes delivery of Fleximar
Sweden-headquartered AtoB@C Shipping has taken delivery of Fleximar, the ninth vessel in its Green Coaster series.
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NewsSAL Heavy Lift welcomes Sophie
Germany-headquartered SAL Heavy Lift has taken delivery of the multipurpose vessel Sophie on long-term charter from Auerbach Schifffahrt.
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NewsConcerns over shipping crews working in freezing conditions
India-based MarinePALS asserts that many cold weather practices in the shipping industry still fail to reflect the realities crews face onboard. In response, the maritime training provider has released a six-part training series to help address the inconsistent guidance given to seafarers.
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NewsNurminen Logistics opens Italian office
Finland-headquartered Nurminen Logistics has opened an office in Parma, Italy, adding to its offices in Finland, Sweden, China, Latvia and Lithuania.