All Logistics articles – Page 10
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ArticleJapan: Wind offers project cargo promise but challenges remain
Much of Japan’s project logistics prowess is borne out of projects that are managed by the nation’s EPC contractors but are ultimately executed abroad. However, there are domestic opportunities in the renewables sector that are likely to keep the region’s logisticians busy if red tape and infrastructure challenges can be overcome.
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NewsDAKO delivers piping equipment to Chilean copper mine
Project freight forwarder DAKO Worldwide has delivered 28 tonnes of piping equipment from Germany to a copper mine in Chile.
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NewsUpcargo transports tugboat bridge cabin in Panama
Upcargo Logistics has completed the discharge and transportation of a tugboat bridge cabin in Panama.
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ArticleBusy US project logistics sector awaits election outcome
The USA’s project logistics business has been at full tilt in recent years. Although operators remain busy, there is growing caution about the market with projects on hold awaiting the outcome of autumn’s presidential race. Ian Putzger reports.
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ArticleCHIPS act spurs project logistics activity as power demands surge
The US government’s CHIPS and Science Act, signed in August 2022, has spawned the development of new semiconductor production facilities across the country. Those spoken with by Ian Putzger in HLPFI’s latest USA report highlight how this sector has emerged as a strong source of work for the project cargo community.
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NewsBennett opens terminal in Dayton, Texas
Bennett Family of Companies (Bennett) has opened its latest location in Dayton, Texas. The facility houses Bennett On-Site Services, BOSS Heavy Haul, DBA BOSS and Bennett Motor Express.
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NewsSigüenza appointed managing director of Erhardt Projects in USA
Erhardt Projects has appointed Alberto Rodríguez Sigüenza as managing director of its USA operations.
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NewsOsprey delivers polar crane beams to Hinkley Point C
Marine contractor and logistics company Osprey Group has delivered polar crane beams for a second reactor building at Hinkley Point C in Somerset, UK.
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NewsCeva and Almajdouie form JV in Saudi Arabia
Ceva Logistics and Almajdouie Logistics have signed a final agreement to create a joint venture (JV) in Saudi Arabia, at the opening Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh.
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NewsPrologis Freight imports air-cooled screw chillers from China
Indian logistics service provider and XLP member Prologis Freight has imported three air-cooled screw chillers from Shanghai, China, to Nhava Sheva, India.
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NewsGebrüder Weiss expands logistics centre in Tbilisi
International transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has extended its logistics terminal in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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ArticleUkraine conflict shaking up infrastructure in the Baltic and Caspian seas
The outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022 led to a cascading of supply chain disruptions worldwide. The Caspian and Baltic regions have both been impacted significantly with the drive towards domestic alternative energy production being spurred on by a cutting off of Russian gas imports in the Baltics and the opening up of the Middle Corridor as a result of supply chain pressure through the Caspian.
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NewsDeutsche Bahn board approves sale of DB Schenker to DSV
The supervisory board of Deutsche Bahn approved the sale of DB Schenker to the Danish logistics firm DSV at an extraordinary meeting today.
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NewsEntries open for Seahorse Journalist Awards 2024
Entries are now open for the Seahorse Journalist Awards 2024. The event, hosted by the Seahorse Freight Association, celebrates excellence in transportation and logistics reporting and will take place on December 2 in London.
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NewsHeavy Lift Projects & Port Services formed in the UK
Heavy Lift Projects & Port Services has been established in the UK.
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NewsUnion to vote against DB Schenker deal this week
German railway and transport union EVG is reportedly planning to vote against the sale of forwarder DB Schenker to DSV later this week.
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NewsCutillo to retire from WCA Projects at the end of 2024
Bruce Cutillo, general manager of the WCA Projects network, will retire at the end of this year.
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NewsDSV to acquire DB Schenker
DSV has been successful in its bid for German freight forwarder DB Schenker
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NewsILA reiterates strike threat as shippers assess options
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) representing workers on the US East and Gulf coasts said that its members would go on strike on October 1, 2024 if a new contract is not in place.
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NewsScan Global Logistics acquires Blu Logistics Brasil
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has acquired Blu Logistics Brasil in a bid to continue growing its footprint in Latin America.