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Empower project progresses with Gruber delivery
The Empower project – a multi-company scheme to develop flexible, green powertrains for heavy-duty trucks – continues to progress.
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Bremer Lloyd opens in Chennai as Indian project logistics market heats up
Bremer Lloyd has opened an office in Chennai, India as it enhances its presence in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.
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Vanguard opens in Hong Kong
South Africa-headquartered heavy transport and rigging specialist Vanguard has opened a new office in Hong Kong.
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Logisticians react to global IT outage
A number of port authorities and shipping lines were impacted by a global IT outage last week, highlighting cybersecurity concerns.
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Ceva and Almajdouie establish joint venture
Ceva Logistics has signed a joint venture agreement with one of Saudi Arabia’s leading logistics providers, Almajdouie Logistics.
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USA increases steel and aluminium tariffs to discourage transhipping through Mexico
USA president Joe Biden has issued an order to impose Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium products shipped from Mexico but manufactured outside North America.
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Protranser delivers trucks from Qingdao to DRC
Protranser has delivered 42 trucks from Qingdao to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Industry welcomes UK’s onshore wind energy plans
Investors and wind market players have welcomed the UK government’s decision to end the de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK.
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Blue Water secures Culcairn contract
Blue Water Shipping has secured the logistics contract for Neoen Australia’s Culcairn solar farm project.
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CMA CGM outlines Bolloré integration plan
Container shipping group CMA CGM completed its acquisition of freight forwarder Bolloré Logistics in February 2024. The latter will be integrated into the Ceva brand by the end of this year.
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EMS-Fehn diversifies with alternative fuel transport arm
EMS-Fehn-Group has launched a new division, EFG EnerLog, which specialises in the trade and transportation of alternative fuels.
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SC&RA responds to the US Department of Transportation’s request for industry insight
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has provided comments to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) after it welcomed feedback from the industry earlier in the year.
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Almajdouie enhances heavy transport capabilities alongside Vision 2030
The Middle East has become a hub for project logistics with significant investments expected across major industry verticals. Leading this transformation is Saudi Arabia, driven by its Vision 2030 strategy to diversify its economy away from fossil fuels. Almajdouie Logistics is actively enhancing its capabilities to meet these demands.
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GAC to acquire Quadrant Pacific’s ship agency business
Shipping and logistics provider GAC Group has agreed to acquire Quadrant Pacific’s agency business.
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Cautious consistency about Mexican energy
With a change of leadership under way in Mexico following June elections, the incumbent administration is expected to maintain a focus on energy independence and self-sufficiency.
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Tschudi expands with Berlin office
Tschudi Logistics has opened its newest office in Berlin, Germany.
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Forth Green Freeport opens for business with tax sites designated
Forth Green Freeport (FGF) officially opened for business on June 12 following approval from the Scottish and UK Governments of its outline business case. Three tax sites located in Grangemouth, Rosyth and Mid-Forth (Leith and Burntisland) have been designated.
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Broekman opens Istanbul facility
Netherlands-headquartered Broekman Logistics has opened a new branch in Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Becker and D’Abreo ‘divide the world’ as Rhenus plots expansion
Rhenus Group appointed Moritz Becker and Colin D’Abreo as co-vice president directors of its project logistics unit during May 2024. Each has his own particular areas of expertise and the structure of the roles reflects this experience. “We have divided the world,” said Becker, who now leads Rhenus Project Logistics’ operations in Europe, the CIS region, and Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAPAC). D’Abreo will oversee activities in the Americas, India, China, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
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BIFA elects three board members
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) elected Denise Hill, Ian Mallon and Chris Packwood to its board of directors.