All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in May 2018 – Page 2
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NewsDan-Czech delivers silos
Dan-Czech Specialtransport has handled the delivery of silos, measuring 26.8 m long, from Žilina in Slovakia to the UK.
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NewsFesco powers into Moscow
Russia-headquartered logistics group Fesco has completed the delivery of three transformers from Novorossiysk to a combined heat power plant project in Moscow.
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NewsAGCS expands insurance offering
Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality (AGCS), Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer, has formed a partnership with its engineering division to offer expanded project cargo coverage.
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NewsHaizea Wind opens at Bilbao
Haizea Wind has inaugurated its EUR60 million (USD70.28 million) wind turbine tower and offshore foundation manufacturing facility at the port of Bilbao, Spain.
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NewsKerch Strait Bridge opens
The controversial Kerch Strait Bridge has been officially opened to road traffic. The 19 km bridge connects Crimea’s Kerch Peninsula and the Taman Peninsula of Krasnodar Krai in Russia.
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NewsModulift supplies for subsea installation
Modulift has refurbished two subsea spreader beams to lift 260-tonne and 280-tonne manifolds for an oil and gas project, offshore Libya.
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NewsEmirates names Harman
Emirates SkyCargo has appointed David Harman as cargo manager for Switzerland. Based in Zürich, Harman will be responsible for overseeing all operational and commercial aspects of the airline’s freight activity in the country.
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NewsEMS moves Bremen office
EMS Chartering has relocated its Bremen office and, since the beginning of the year, strengthened its team with the appointment of Andreas Walter.
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NewsMultipurpose rates edge up
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector continue to creep upwards, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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NewsJumbo founder passes away
Jumbo has announced that its founder, Hans Gerhard Kahn, passed away on May 18 at the age of 95.
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NewsICS fears chaos and confusion
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) fears ‘chaos and confusion’ unless the International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolves issues concerning the implementation of the 0.5 percent sulphur in marine fuel cap.
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NewsOsprey crosses the M1
Osprey Heavy Lift has installed a 1,200-tonne bridge deck over the M1 motorway in the UK on behalf of Buckingham Group Contracting and Cleveland Bridge.
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NewsHareket takes MGSL delivery
Cometto has delivered 108 axle lines of MGSL heavy-duty modules to Turkey’s Hareket Heavy Lifting & Project Transportation.
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NewsSimsHD expands fleet
SimsHD has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of a heavy haulage trailer fleet, including a USD3 million Trail King 24-axle dual lane trailer.
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NewsRed Hook enters SSBMT partnership
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has awarded a long-term lease of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) to Red Hook Terminals and Industry City.
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NewsCosmatos on the double
Cosmatos Shipping Services has handled the export of four desalter vessels at the port of Thessaloniki, Greece.
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NewsBigge opts for Liebherr
Bigge Crane and Rigging has purchased four Liebherr LTM 1220 all-terrain cranes.
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NewsBlue Water defends Norwegian contract
Blue Water Shipping has signed a seven-year logistics contract with the Norwegian Armed Forces.
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NewsSarens loads out in Wallsend
Sarens has loaded out a 580-tonne pile template in Wallsend, UK on behalf of Van Oord.
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NewsSlug catchers sail to Saudi Arabia
Coordinadora has loaded two slug catchers, weighing 2,000 tonnes each, on board CY Shipping's deck carrier CY Interocean II, at the port of Gijón, Spain.