All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in March 2022 – Page 5
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NewsRyder joins Marr’s London office
Marr Contracting International has appointed Steve Ryder as general manager of its international operations.
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NewsGPA plans Brunswick investment
The USA’s Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) plans to add a fourth berth, 360,000 sq ft (33,445.1 sq m) of warehousing and 85 acres (35 ha) of land for auto processing to the port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island terminal.
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NewsChallenging wind work for CC crane
Switzerland-based Toggenburger has deployed a Tadano CC 3800-1 to install an Enercon E 92 wind turbine at the St. Gotthard wind farm.
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Newsdeugro adds sustainable energy division
deugro has launched its sustainable energy division, providing a dedicated global team to lead the company’s long-term investment and commitment in delivering logistics solutions to support the global energy transition.
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NewsRising prices cause for concern
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling for urgent government action on rising commercial road transport fuel prices, including capping fuel prices and cutting fuel taxation, to avert a wider economic crisis.
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NewsLiebherr delivers 300th LHM 550
Port Gdańsk Eksploatacja in Poland has taken delivery of an LHM 550 mobile harbour crane, the 300th unit of this type Liebherr has delivered.
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NewsRotra Mare extension complete
Holland Shipyard Group has completed the extension of the heavy transport vessel Rotra Mare.
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NewsSmith named at Martin Bencher
Martin Bencher has appointed Paul Smith as managing director in the Middle East, based in Dubai, UAE.
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NewsBunker prices surge
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has continued to cause oil prices to soar. Bunker prices have reached record highs, with no sign of slowing.
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NewsAirbus takes off into heavy lift market
HLPFI’s interest was piqued at the turn of the year when Airbus launched a service to support commercial customers worldwide with outsized transport needs using its iconic Beluga Super Transporter (ST).
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Newsdeugro adds visiotrack app
deugro has introduced an app-based version of its supply chain management system for IOS and Android phones.
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NewsFalk joins Chapman Freeborn
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Hendrik Falk as senior vice president of cargo for the Americas.
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NewsMyCrane introduces selector tool
MyCrane has launched its crane selection tool, which allows users to identify for the ideal crane for their lift, as well as the crane’s optimum configuration.
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ArticleA novel approach for keeping pests out of wood packaging material
Importers are learning that relying on the ISPM#15 mark to ensure that solid wood packaging material is pest-free can be a costly mistake. Gary Lovett, forest ecologist at the Cary Institute, and Diana Davila, Houston branch manager at UTC Overseas, put forward a solution.
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From our sponsorsIn a record move, Sarens loads-out the heaviest module in Vietnam
Sarens SPMTs load-out the 4500-tonne LQUP jacket in Vung Tau, Vietnam.
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NewsIn-person training returns to BIFA
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is reintroducing face-to-face training for some of its courses.
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NewsECOL moves forward in Belgium
Belgian authorities have agreed to recognise the European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL), developed by the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA).
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NewsEsbjerg to develop digital twin
Denmark’s Port Esbjerg is working with global infrastructure advisory firm Moffatt & Nichol to deploy digital twin technology to help optimise its activities in offshore wind energy projects.
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News Modulift adds CMOD 250 corner units
Modulift has, for the first time, manufactured corner units for its CMOD 250 spread beam.
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NewsICTSI invests in Manila
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is expanding its Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) with the development of another berth.