Latest news – Page 269
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NewsBarrier strengthens LEEA technical team
Duncan Barrier has joined the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s (LEEA) technical team (LTT).
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NewsUECC’s LNG battery-hybrid carriers taking shape
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is pressing ahead with the construction of three LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC), the first of which is scheduled for delivery later this year.
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NewsFirst LTM 1650-8.1 for Spain
Grúas y Transportes Ibarrondo has taken delivery of the first Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane in Spain.
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NewsLaso completes Alto do Croa work
Laso Transportes has completed its transport scope for the Alto da Croa wind farm project in Spain.
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NewsModulift frame rules the waves
A custom-made lifting frame designed by Modulift has been utilised to lower Mocean Energy’s Blue X wave energy prototype into the North Sea.
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NewsCaldana re-elected at THLG
Murilo Caldana, project director at Fox Brasil, has been re-elected president of The Heavy Lift Group (THLG) for a second term.
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NewsSC&RA elects board
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has elected Kevin Johnston from J&R Engineering as president for the 2021-2022 term.
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NewsOvercoming the eBL hurdles
There has been a concerted push from all sides of the logistics sector to adopt new technologies and realise both cost and environmental efficiencies. One technology that has gained increasing attention from the shipping sector in particular is electronic bills of lading (eBL) but there are a number of challenges that are preventing them from becoming a commercial and legal norm.
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NewsP&O adds Turkey-Caspian service
P&O Maritime Logistics is introducing a container and breakbulk shipping service connecting Turkey’s Marmara region to the Caspian Sea via Russian inland waterways.
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NewsMalin and Augustea’s semi-sub progresses
Malin Abram and Augustea’s semi-submersible lifting barge is being lengthened and strengthened at the Hat-San shipyard in Turkey in preparation for the transport and launch of a Royal Navy Type 26 vessel on the banks of the River Clyde in Scotland.
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NewsBergé strengthens services
Bergé Logistics has expanded its project cargo services with direct monthly services to India and China from Spanish ports.
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NewsAinscough poised for growth
Ainscough Crane Hire has commenced the first stage of its GBP30 million (USD42.5 million) investment programme, which will see 37 cranes added to its fleet by the end of 2021.
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NewsRöhlig grows Indian footprint
Röhlig Logistics will open two offices in India – in Hyderabad and Vizag.
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NewsTackling piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
99 maritime companies, organisations and flag states have joined together to sign the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy.
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NewsSwire Shipping launches North West Australia service
Swire Shipping will introduce a direct service between Singapore and North West Australia from June 2021.
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NewsTransGroup rebrands as SGL
TransGroup Global Logistics will rebrand as Scan Global Logistics (SGL), as the two companies integrate their global activities.
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NewsCrosby acquires Speedbinders
The Crosby Group has acquired Speedbinders, a USA-based designer and manufacturer of load binders for heavy-duty load securement.
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NewsCorpus Christi and Ares sign MoU for green hydrogen
The port of Corpus Christi in Texas and Ares Management have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of developing renewable energy infrastructure at the port and supporting the production of green hydrogen.
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NewsFrom Europe to the Caribbean with Blue Water
Blue Water Shipping has transported 555 tonnes of IT equipment from Billund in Denmark to Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.