All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in March 2022
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ArticleDraghi sets Italy on a path to progress
In the past, Italy has been held back by the absence of a comprehensive investment programme and an unstable political landscape that prevented the domestic project cargo market from reaching its potential. Now it seems the shackles have been removed, with government spending on the up under the stewardship of a level- headed leader.
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ArticlePreparing for Europe’s transport revolution
Consultation is essential as regulators mull over heavy transport reforms, with the sector ready to play its part in crucial policy debates, writes Ton Klijn, ESTA director.
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NewsMajor acquisitions on the horizon for J M Baxi
J M Baxi Group has signed an agreement to acquire Allcargo Logistics’ project forwarding and logistics business and provided a binding offer to acquire Lift & Shift India’s heavy and over-dimensional cargo logistics business.
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NewsMacGregor lands Aurora equipment order
MacGregor has been selected to supply ro-ro equipment for four Aurora-class PCTCs on order by Höegh Autoliners.
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NewsTICT places Konecranes order
Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT) has ordered two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbour cranes for its operations in Lagos, Nigeria.
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NewsG2 Ocean outlines net-zero future
Ocean carrier G2 Ocean said that it aims to become a net-zero emissions company by 2050. Furthermore, it commits to bring zero-emission-capable vessels on to the water by 2030.
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NewsTerra Marique delivers transformer trio
Robert Wynn and Sons has utilised its heavy lift ro-ro barge Terra Marique to deliver three 121-tonne transformers from the Mammoet heavy lift terminal in Schiedam in the port of Rotterdam to Combwich Wharf, UK.
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NewsAreas off Carolinas up for wind energy development
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review and will hold a wind energy auction for two lease areas offshore North Carolina and South Carolina (USA) on May 11.
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NewsA magnificent journey with Collett
Collett & Sons has delivered two bridge sections as part of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Yorkshire’s Magnificent Journey project in the UK.
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NewsHuisman marks 100 with Spliethoff
Two Huisman heavy lift mast cranes (HLMC) have been installed on Spliethoff’s newbuild vessel Brouwersgracht, marking the 100th HLMC the company has delivered.
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ArticleHeavy lift team prepares for NASA’s next-generation rocket launch
The crew of the largest self-powered land vehicle in the world are readying for the challenges of moving NASA’s new Space Launch System.
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NewsCosco inks inland vessel order
Cosco Shipping has ordered two 700 teu electric container ships from Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry.
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NewsMaersk Supply Service invests in offshore wind
Maersk Supply Service is investing in an installation vessel for Empire Offshore Wind’s Empire 1 and 2 projects in the USA.
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NewsClyde & Co and BLM agree merger
Law firms Clyde & Co and BLM have agreed to merge following a vote in favour by partners at both firms.
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NewsStefanou promoted at Wallem Ship Management
Wallem Group has appointed Ioannis Stefanou as managing director of Wallem Ship Management.
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NewsCargotec and Konecranes cancel merger
The UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the proposed merger between Cargotec and Konecranes after its in-depth investigation identified substantial competition concerns.
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NewsTwo-stage lockdown under way in Shanghai
Authorities in Shanghai imposed a strict lockdown on March 28 as Covid-19 cases rose, creating disruption to logistics activities.
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ArticleGlobal energy transition drives demand for metals
Demand for mined metals is expected to continue rising. New investment through 2022 looks likely, although the rate of market growth could slow slightly this year. Phil Hastings reports.
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NewsCanaveral breaks ground for NCB3 project
Canaveral Port Authority, USA, has broken ground on a USD48 million project to rebuild its North Cargo Berth 3 (NCB3).
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