Latest news – Page 497
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NewsInward-looking policies threaten shipping's outlook
Uncertainty arising from wide-ranging geopolitical, economic and trade policy risks is redefining the maritime transport landscape and shaping the sector’s outlook, says the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
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NewsEntrec closes Capstan deal
Entrec has completed the acquisition of Capstan Hauling, a heavy haul transportation provider that serves the oil and natural gas industry in northwest Alberta and northeast British Columbia.
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Industry seeks clarity ahead of Sulphur 2020
A survey conducted by global shipping consultancy Drewry reveals that there is considerable unease among global shippers/beneficial cargo owners (BCO) and freight forwarders ahead of the IMO’s sulphur 2020 emissions regulations.
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NewsAmWINS adds to insurance offering
Insurance broker AmWINS Group has formed two specialty managing general agencies focused on the marine industry, AmWINS Specialty Logistics Underwriters (ASLU) and Sentinel Marine Underwriters (SMU).
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NewsThe projects sector – is the tide turning?
The standout session at this week's Breakbulk Americas must be the one on Thursday, during which experts from both sides of the project logistics supply chain will discuss the current prospects for the sector.
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NewsGoeyvaerts places Konecranes order
Belgium-based Goeyvaerts has placed an order with Konecranes for a Gottwald Model 7 mobile harbour crane.
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NewsMultiple cargoes depart for Asia
Chipolbrok’s multipurpose vessel Qian Kun has started its eastbound voyage to Asia with the loading of offshore equipment at the Wallmann terminal in Hamburg.
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NewsBuss cues up wind farm work
Buss Group has signed an agreement with wind turbine manufacturer Senvion that will see the terminal operator support the development of the Trianel Windpark Borkum II offshore wind farm.
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NewsK+N sets sights on CIS
With a primary focus on serving clients in the oil and gas as well as consumer goods industries, Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) has opened offices in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, strengthening its logistics network in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
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NewsTGP acquires Natco Germany
UK-based Trans Global Projects (TGP) has acquired Germany’s Natco GmbH, effective October 1, 2018.
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NewsBDP expands in South America
BDP International is expanding its presence in South America with the opening of an office in Montevideo, the company’s first location in Uruguay.
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NewsDickey takes helm at Metro Ports
Metro Ports has appointed Robert Dickey as president, responsible for all terminal and stevedoring operations.
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NewsChipolbrok's epic voyage continues
Chipolbrok has called at the Russian port of St. Petersburg to load project cargo, destined for an infrastructure project in Asia, on its 2016-built vessel, Chipolbrok Atlantic.
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NewsNCA resumes Chicago service
Japan’s Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has recommenced its Narita to Chicago, USA service – the airline’s first transpacific freighter service to resume operation since the grounding of its entire fleet during June.
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NewsPPG concludes its 11th annual conference
The Project Professionals Group (PPG) announced that its 2019 annual conference will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as the network concluded its 11th annual conference in Portland, Oregon.
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NewsALE passes halfway mark for Hornsea project
ALE, in collaboration with its subsidiary Conbit, has loaded out and discharged 54 of the contracted 106 transition pieces for Ørsted’s Hornsea Project One, located in the North Sea.
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NewsGAC UK opens Dundee office
In response to increasing offshore and renewables activity in Scotland, GAC UK has opened an office in Dundee.
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NewsHouston readies for Breakbulk Americas
Leading logistics professionals are heading to Houston, one of the world’s leading oil and gas centres, for Breakbulk Americas, which takes place at the George R. Brown Convention Center from October 2 - 4.
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NewsOHT handles flotel delivery
Offshore Heavy Transport (OHT) has transported a semi-submersible accommodation unit, weighing 9,800 tonnes, from Singapore to Gabon.
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NewsNazzari joins Crane Worldwide
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Marco Nazzari as regional vice president for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA).