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NewsProject Cargo Summit returns to Bilbao
The Project Cargo Summit is returning to Bilbao from September 17-18, 2025, bringing together key players from across the project cargo supply chain.
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NewsGilmore promoted at Port NOLA
The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Chris Gilmore as chief engineering officer, effective immediately.
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NewsTSL Australia discharges a dozen units in Port Kembla
Melbourne-headquartered TSL Australia has discharged 12 oversized breakbulk units at Port Kembla, having been shipped from Phú Mỹ, Vietnam.
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NewsDP World signs MoU with ITOCHU to strengthen African supply chains
DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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NewsVan den Bos joins Ahlers to strengthen project logistics focus
Antwerp-based Ahlers Logistics has appointed Dave van den Bos as its ceo to drive the company’s international growth and strengthen its project logistics focus.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2025: Port/Terminal Operator of the Year
HLPFI reviews the finalists for the 2025 Port/Terminal Operator of the Year award, sponsored by UTC Overseas.
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NewsAAL Super B-class vessel makes maiden voyage to the UK
Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping has delivered a 330-tonne transformer to Dover in the UK. The unit will be installed at the Sellindge Substation redevelopment project which is part of the UK National Grid.
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NewsWR Logistics to open inaugural Spanish office
Project specialist WR Logistics is set to open its first office in Spain next month.
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NewsAir One takes B777 freighter delivery
UK-headquartered Air One International Holdings has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter for use by its affiliate cargo airline, One Air.
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NewsAPM Terminals inks MoU with Andhra Pradesh to boost port development
APM Terminals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Andhra Pradesh, India, committing to invest up to USD1 billion to modernise the state’s port and terminal infrastructure.
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NewsBlue Water and K+N on hand to advance wind energy logistics at the port of Neom
Wind energy cargoes have been arriving at the port of Neom in Saudi Arabia in support of renewable energy developments at the Oxagon industrial city. With support from international project logistics specialists Blue Water Shipping and Kuehne+Nagel (K+N), the port has developed its in-house capabilities, training and infrastructure.
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NewsESTA: Red tape risks undermining military mobility goals
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has written to the European Commission (EC) in support of the recently published white paper on military mobility. However, for that to be effective, the policy needs to be backed up by action to minimise bureaucracy and harmonise national standards for heavy and abnormal transport.
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NewsCometto equipment called on to install nine railway bridges
Germany’s Hüffermann Krandienst, Eisele and Thömen Spedition have been installing nine new steel superstructures at Ferdinandstor in Hamburg, Germany, calling on Cometto equipment for the job.
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NewsBBC Chartering to open in Madrid
Effective September 1, 2025, multipurpose shipping line BBC Chartering will be present with a wholly owned office in Madrid, serving both Spain and Portugal.
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NewsUAL introduces UAL Caribbean Shuttle
Universal Africa Lines (UAL) has introduced a fixed nine-day service linking Point Lisas in Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana’s Georgetown, and Paramaribo, Suriname. It will handle a variety of cargoes, including breakbulk and ro-ro.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2025: Overland Transport Provider of the Year
HLPFI reviews the finalists for the 2025 Overland Transport Provider of the Year award, sponsored by Goldhofer.
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NewsCore invests in Edwards Moving and Rigging
Private equity firm Core Industrial Partners has taken a stake in USA-based Edwards Moving and Rigging.
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NewsAsstrA ships power generation equipment from Bangladesh to the USA
Freight forwarder AsstrA-Associated Traffic has shipped a main power generation package and related equipment from Chittagong, Bangladesh to Houston, Texas.
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NewsMelvin departs SC Ports
Barbara Melvin has resigned as president and ceo of South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports and will pursue other opportunities).
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NewsTGP delivers transformers, wraps up wind energy project
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has transported three 113-tonne transformers, plus accessories, from Brazil to Canada. Separately, the project forwarder has also handled the delivery of wind turbines from China to Vietnam.