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NewsLaso wraps up duo of projects
Laso Transportes has concluded two projects having transported all the components for the Monte Becerril y Salguero wind farm in Spain and completing the delivery of a large reservoir to Estarreja, Portugal.
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NewsHarren strengthens ties in Türkiye
Harren Crewing has strengthened its connections in Türkiye by signing a cooperation agreement with Atotech Maritim, a part of Torlak Shipping.
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NewsUSTR finalises fees on China-linked vessels
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.
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NewsCornède appointed to Geodis management board
Global logistics provider Geodis has appointed Hervé Cornède as executive vice president, public affairs.
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NewsRoundtable forum tackles sector safety
April 17 saw deugro Houston host its inaugural annual trucker safety forum.
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NewsOXBO performs eye-catching tower move
OXBO Mega Transport Solutions coordinated delivery of a 186 ft (57 m) demethaniser tower from the Watco Terminal in Houston, Texas, to Loving, New Mexico.
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NewsWSC endorses IMO decarbonisation plans
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has welcomed a global agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is centred around decarbonising the shipping industry.
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NewsASF ships 2,475 steel pipes from China to Iceland
Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding (ASF) has successfully managed the shipment of 2,475 steel pipes from Caofeidian, China, to Thorlakshofn, Iceland, for a power plant project.
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Newspewag acquires Aberdeen Web
pewag has acquired manufacturing partner Aberdeen Web, which makes webbing slings, round slings and ratchet systems.
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NewsDOLL showcases technology for moving blades, tanks and construction machinery
DOLL Fahrzeugbau used bauma 2025 to showcase its latest innovations in trailer technology, including a three-axle low-bed-trailer with pendular axles, a three-unit wind blade transport system, plus a semi-trailer engineered for military operations in challenging terrain.
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NewsGPO Heavylift delivers Prysmian barge to USA
GPO Heavylift successfully completed a significant transatlantic project, transporting Prysmian’s cable laying barge Ulisse from Pikkala, Finland to Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
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NewsRo-ro rates under pressure while tariffs hit China-US sailings
Conditions in the ro-ro shipping sector continue to soften, according to sector analyst and data provider Esgian. In March, daily time charter rates fell month on month by 12 percent, ending Q1 2025 at USD60,000 per day on average. Further declines are expected in the months ahead.
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NewsSouth Enabler completes sea trials
Wallenius Sol’s South Enabler has successfully completed its sea trials in the Adriatic Sea as the company prepares for the vessel to join its fleet.
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NewsDSV adds to group executive committee
DSV has made a series of appointments to its group executive committee whilst renaming its solutions division to contract logistics, effective April 30, 2025. These changes come after the company obtained all regulatory clearances for its acquisition of DB Schenker earlier this week.
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NewsTrio of NYK firms to merge
Three shipping and ship-management firms within the NYK Group will merge as part of a strategic business integration.
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NewsTrump looks overseas to boost US maritime industry
On April 9, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to revitalise US shipbuilding and strengthen the US-flag fleet.
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NewsWireCo unveils next-gen hoist rope for heavy industrial applications
Wire and synthetic rope specialist WireCo unveiled its latest crane hoist rope at the bauma 2025 exhibition in Munich last week: the Casar Lazerlift.
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NewsITI releases third edition of Rigging Engineering Basics
Industrial Training International (ITI) has released the third edition of Rigging Engineering Basics, offering updated guidance on lift planning, crane selection, and rigging safety.
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NewsHALO module delivered to USA
Antonov Airlines, in collaboration with transport engineering specialist Fagioli, completed the transatlantic transportation of the habitation and logistics outpost (HALO) module – the first component of the future lunar space station Gateway.
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NewsHutchison port sale hits Panama snag
In early March, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison agreed to divest the majority of its global port assets to the Blackrock-TiL consortium in a USD22.8 billion deal. The transaction included control of several terminal operations and a significant stake in Panama Ports Company. However, reports have since emerged that Hutchison will no longer sell its Panama Canal-adjacent assets. The deal has also drawn scrutiny from Chinese regulators, who are expected to launch an antitrust review.