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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.
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NewsDenzai bolsters ranks with Goldhofer SPMTs
Japan’s Denzai has acquired PST-ES-E (315) SPMTs from Goldhofer.
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NewsEXG moves transformer within India
Express Global Logistics (EXG) has completed a 1,929-km journey within India to deliver a 250-tonne transformer.
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NewsTeesworks quay serves North Sea offshore wind farms
Teesworks’ Steel River Quay is establishing itself as a central hub for the UK’s offshore wind energy industry. Completed in spring 2024 after a building timeframe of two years, the quay has supported major offshore wind projects including Dogger Bank and Hornsea 3, with capabilities tailored to large-scale turbine handling and heavy lift operations.
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NewsDSV’s deal for DB Schenker cleared
DSV said in a press release issued April 15 that it had fulfilled all closing conditions for its acquisition of Germany’s DB Schenker.
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NewsCourse set for industry-wide GHG pricing and fuel standards
Marine Environment Protection Committee 83 (MEPC 83) concluded with draft regulations that will set mandatory marine fuel standard and GHG emissions pricing for shipping, a first for the sector.
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NewsTadano takes orders for CC 78.1250-1 and CC 38.650-1 at bauma
Lifting equipment manufacturer Tadano has taken orders for its CC 78.1250-1, the latest addition to its lattice boom crawler crane offering, as well as a separate order for its CC 38.650-1. Both purchases were made at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany.
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NewsMammoet moves EO reactors in Alberta
Mammoet has successfully transport two ethylene oxide (EO) reactors within Alberta, Canada.
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NewsFracht North America appoints Reyes
Fabian Reyes has joined Fracht North America as vice president of strategic business development.
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NewsTGP adds fourth UK office
Trans Global Project (TGP) has opened its new UK head office as part of the company’s expansion plans.
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NewsNXGEN acquires axle lines from Scheuerle
Heavy lift and transport equipment solutions provider NXGEN has expanded its fleet with an additional 100 axle lines of SPMTs from TII Scheuerle.
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NewsABL co-founder rejoins in marine operations role
ABL Group co-founder and offshore energy and marine consultancy specialist Phil Lenox has joined the international design and engineering consultancy Longitude as global director of its marine operations engineering business line.
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NewsALS delivers silo from Netherlands to UK
Abnormal Load Services (ALS) has transported a polyester silo from the Netherlands to the UK.
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NewsDenholm unifies logistics arms under single brand
Denholm UK Logistics and Denholm Good Logistics will come together under a single trading brand.
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NewsDenzai becomes launch customer for Cometto’s MSPE 60t SPMT
Japanese heavy transport specialist Denzai has ordered 108 axle lines of Cometto’s new MSPE 60t (6/4/4) SPMT. The compact, high-capacity system was developed for operations in Japan’s constrained port environments.
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NewsDako handles intra-Europe heavy haul
Project freight forwarder Dako Worldwide Transport has handled an intra-Europe project, moving an oversized tube cage from Romania to Bulgaria.
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NewsPeters & May partners with Burgess
UK-based specialist marine transport and logistics company Peters & May has signed a partnership with Burgess, a global yacht brokerage and management company.
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NewsAK912 completes first project since refurbishment
UK-headquartered transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Allelys has used its AK912 to complete its first project since the mobile crane underwent a full refurbishment.
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NewsSchaften Cranes partners with Goldhofer, appoints managing director
The Netherlands-based crane rental firm Schaften Cranes has signed a large deal with Germany-based trailer manufacturer Goldhofer and has appointed Harm van de Logt as its managing director.
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NewsOsprey adds Tadano CC 38.650-1 crawler to roster
UK-based transport and rigging specialist Osprey is continuing to expand its fleet with the addition of the Tadano CC 38.650-1 crawler crane.