All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in May 2025
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NewsEuropean road freight index slips as demand cools
Contract and spot road freight rates in Europe both declined in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Upply x Ti x IRU index. Moreover, the industry continues to grapple with a severe driver shortage although there has been progress on harmonising licence regulations across the bloc.
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From our sponsorsSarens sets the stage for heavy transport excellence in Cambodia with new MoU
Sarens signs strategic MoU to enhance heavy transportation and installation in Cambodia
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NewsPurohit joins Total Movements
India’s Total Movements has appointed Sunil Purohit as its chief financial officer.
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NewsTraffic up at South Jersey Ports
South Jersey Ports reported strong growth in cargo activity during the first quarter of 2025, with breakbulk a major driver.
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NewsSarens opens Dunkerque hub
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Sarens has opened a hub in Dunkerque, France.
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NewsLaso completes multi-origin deliveries for Les Colladetes wind farm
Laso Transportes has delivered components for eight wind turbines to the Les Colladetes wind farm site in Tarragona, Spain.
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NewsFracht expands into Central Asia
Fracht Group has opened an office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan – its first office in Central Asia.
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NewsBakker selected as TIACA chair
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Roos Bakker, manager business development and contract management at CTSN, as its next chair for the 2026-2027 period.
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NewsDeadline extended for the Heavy Lift Awards 2025
There is now more time to gather your entries for the Heavy Lift Awards 2025! You now have until Friday May 30, 17:00BST to enter your submissions online.
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NewsSteel cut for Meriaura newbuild
The steel has been cut for Finnish shipping company Meriaura’s latest newbuilding.
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NewsWWPC to strengthen membership in Africa with latest appointment
Project freight forwarder network Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) has appointed Dilip Bhandari as an advisor for Africa.
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NewsMultraship relocates head office
Dutch-based Multraship Towage & Salvage has opened its new headquarters at Middenhavendam in Terneuzen, the Netherlands.
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NewsSif opens expanded Maasvlakte 2 plant
Sif Group has officially opened its expanded monopile manufacturing plant at Maasvlakte 2 in Rotterdam.
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NewsBarnhart completes rebrand of NCSG
Alberta, Canada-based NCSG is rebranding as Barnhart Crane and Rigging.
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NewsNorden commits to multipurpose fleet expansion
Norden has signed agreements for two additional 17,500 dwt multipurpose newbuilding leases, with purchase options, as it reinforces its projects and parcelling segment.
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NewsForth Ports submits planning proposal to expand port of Tilbury
Forth Ports has submitted a planning proposal to Thurrock Council to expand the port of Tilbury and its industrial complex at the site.
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NewsDenzai and Fagioli form strategic partnership
Japan’s Denzai and Italy’s Fagioli have signed a global strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on heavy lifting and heavy transport projects worldwide.
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NewsCOSCO expands SPMT fleet
COSCO Shipping has taken delivery of a significant order of SPMT axle lines and power pack units (PPU) from TII Scheuerle, with the logistics group now operating the largest SPMT fleet in China.
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NewsKonecranes promotes Tulokas to president and CEO
Marko Tulokas has been appointed president and ceo of crane manufacturer Konecranes, effective June 1, 2025.
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NewsManitowoc strengthens Australian presence
USA-based crane manufacturer Manitowoc has moved to a new office and workshop for its Australian operations, located just outside Sydney.