All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in May 2025 – Page 2
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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.
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ArticleSpace race: responding to the surge
With the surge in oversized cargo driven by Spain and Portugal’s accelerating investment in offshore wind, green hydrogen and industrial projects, ports across the Iberian Peninsula are racing to expand capacity and unlock new logistics potential. Daniel Searle reports on how the region is preparing to move the energy transition, piece by piece.
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NewsRhenus signs MoU with IWAI
Rhenus Group has put pen to paper on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), meaning that it the global logistics service provider will operate barge services in several of the country’s national waterways.
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NewsHomages paid to industry stalwarts
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has paid tribute to Gerhard Kaupert from Manitowoc and Martin Lottes from Tadano Faun, who are both set to retire this year. Meanwhile, Zuidnatie is celebrating Marc Van Aken, who has been working – and continues to work – in the port industry for 40 years.
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NewsA vision for a ‘hundred-year company’: leadership changes at Barnhart
In mid-March 2025, USA-based heavy transport engineering specialist Barnhart Crane and Rigging confirmed the appointment of David Webster as president, succeeding Alan Barnhart, who has held the role of president and ceo for more than 38 years.
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NewsLGH launches in Australia
Lifting and moving equipment hire company Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has launched in Australia, with its headquarters opening in Somersby, Central Coast, New South Wales.
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NewsBOCS and UAL place newbuilding order to boost joint liner services
Multipurpose shipping specialists Universal Africa Lines (UAL) and Bremen Overseas Chartering and Shipping (BOCS) have placed a joint order for a pair of newbuild vessels at New JiangZhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry.
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NewsIreland sets the stage for greater offshore wind development
Ireland is paving the way for greater offshore renewable energy development with work to establish a national Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) under way.
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NewsMammoet replaces key New Jersey bridge
Dutch transport engineering specialist Mammoet has successfully transported three bridge sections as part of work to replace the Portal North Bridge in New Jersey, USA.
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NewsBIFA makes further changes to policy and compliance team
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), as part of an ongoing reshuffle of its policy and compliance team, has promoted Paweł Jarza to policy, compliance and external affairs director.
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NewsADMA recognised as international teaching centre
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) has been officially recognised as an international teaching centre by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).
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NewsSarens installs 1,270-tonne bridge in Belgium
Heavy transport engineering specialist Sarens has installed a 1,270-tonne bridge over a railroad in Tubize, Belgium for construction firm Galère.
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CapPro newsSeven UK projects cleared for extensions
The UK’s Crown Estate is proceeding with its capacity increase programme to maximise the potential of existing offshore wind lease areas.
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ArticleGeopolitics casts a shadow over buoyant civil sector
Worldwide requirements for upgraded basic infrastructure, notably transport systems and public utilities, will continue driving long-term demand for new civil engineering projects. Shorter-term, though, geopolitical issues, notably repercussions from new USA-led international trade tariffs and the war in Ukraine, are likely to harm the sector. Phil Hastings reports.
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Statkraft steps back from green hydrogen developments
Statkraft has decided to stop new development of green hydrogen projects due to increased uncertainty in the market.
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NewsFLS Group builds momentum with targeted global expansion
At the start of 2025, FLS Group drew industry attention with a bold move into the Philippines, forming a strategic partnership with local specialist AC Logistics and acquiring a stake in Antrak Logistics Philippines. Shortly thereafter, it announced the acquisition of a majority share in Italian logistics provider LogiProject. David Kershaw spoke with Torbjörn Larisch, ceo at FLS Group, to explore the rationale behind these developments and what lies ahead.
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NewsVernazza deploys Tadano trio for bridge lift
Italian crane service provider Vernazza Autogru has opted for a trio of Tadano lattice boom crawler cranes to lift a 728-tonne railroad bridge in the Italian commune of Soave.
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NewsKalyaniwalla joins Total Movements supervisory board
India-based Total Movements has appointed Armin D. Kalyaniwalla to its global supervisory board.