All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in March 2020 – Page 2
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NewsPMI plummets in USA and Europe
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – a bellwether of economic health for the manufacturing and service sectors – has dropped to record lows in both the USA and eurozone during March.
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NewsLatin America: Behind the curve but preparing for the worst
The Central and South America regions were among the last to be hit by Covid-19. To be forewarned is to be forearmed, but little can prevent the adverse impact coronavirus will have on the project logistics supply chain.
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NewsSC&RA update on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) is appealing to the US Department of Homeland Security to confirm that the crane, rigging, and specialised transportation industry is classified as Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.
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NewsDuncan joins Long Beach
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners in the USA has named Kenneth W. Duncan as managing director of commercial operations.
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NewsALS presses ahead
ALS has organised the road transport of a 70-ton (63.5-tonne) press from Italy to the Netherlands.
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NewsEquipment manufacturers suspend production
Crane manufacturer Tadano and trailer manufacture Broshuis have announced a temporary shut down of their production sites.
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NewsHendrik Veder completes test lift for Allseas
Hendrik Veder Group has tested a 5,000-tonne lifting capacity tub-mounted crane.
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NewsICS and IAPH call for G20 support
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) have joined forces to call for swift action to support global supply chains from the impact of Covid-19.
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NewsLiebherr lands large Al Faris order
Al Faris Group has ordered 69 Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes.
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NewsMultimodal 2020 rescheduled
Multimodal 2020 has been rescheduled and will now take place from November 4-6 at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.
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NewsProjects and investments curtailed
There is uncertainty as to how Covid-19 will affect the project logistics sector in the long-term, but initial indicators are ominous given recent statements made by leading project developers around the world.
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NewsFreight rates face extreme downward pressure, says AAL
HLPFI discusses the immediate impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak on the multipurpose shipping sector with AAL Shipping’s managing director, Kyriacos Panayides.
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NewsGeodis introduces charter services
Geodis has launched charter services to secure air cargo capacity between China and Europe as well as on transatlantic routes.
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NewsSaudia Cargo extends services
Omar bin Talal Hariri, ceo of Saudi Airlines Cargo, said the carrier has taken proactive steps to ensure the continuity of its cargo operations.
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NewsTadano streamlines EMEAR approach
Crane manufacturer Tadano has streamlined its sales and customer service approach in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Russia (EMEAR).
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NewsForce majeure declared
DHL Global Forwarding has invoked force majeure as a result of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsFred. Olsen secures CFXD contract
CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering has contracted Fred. Olsen Windcarrier for the transport and installation of wind turbines for the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind farms (CFXD) in Taiwan.
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NewsKeeping track of Covid-19 port restrictions
Wilhelmsen Ship Agency has introduced an interactive Covid-19 port restrictions map covering gateways around the world.
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NewsCovid-19 tightens global grip
When China sneezes, the world turns to its sick bed. Although China is now in the recovery position and regaining strength, the rest of the world is battening down the hatches.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen outlines Covid-19 contingency
Wallenius Wilhelmsen will recycle up to four vessels as the shipping company prepares “for a challenging time ahead” as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.