Megan Ramsay
ArticleFair winds and following seas…
As Shipping Days 2025 approaches, industry leaders are set to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in maritime and logistics, from the energy transition and digitalisation to the future of shortsea shipping. With a focus on France’s renewable marine energies and port infrastructure, Atlantic Port La Rochelle is positioning itself at the heart of the country’s offshore wind ambitions. Meanwhile, shifting market dynamics in project logistics are creating fresh opportunities both at home and abroad.
ArticleNigeria rises as a powerhouse for project logistics
With a surge of infrastructure and energy projects under way, Nigeria is emerging as a powerhouse for project logistics in Africa. As currency stability improves and foreign investment returns, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of rising volumes and fresh opportunities, writes Megan Ramsay.
ArticleAfrican logisticians prepare for continental boom
Africa is a key frontier market for the project logistics sector with major investments across energy, mining, infrastructure and manufacturing. From oil and gas expansion in the west to renewable energy growth in the north and east, the continent presents vast – albeit complex – opportunities for the sector.
ArticleCombi Lift completes transport of Miami cruise port boarding bridges
In September and October 2024, Combi Lift successfully transported four fully assembled cruiseship passenger boarding bridges from Barcelona to Miami, overcoming multiple challenges. Megan Ramsay spoke with the teams involved to learn more on what was a vastly challenging project.
CapPro newsRystad sets out 12 key trends for energy sector in 2025
Amid what research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy calls “a shifting policy landscape” driven by elections across the world’s major economies in 2024, as well as ongoing geopolitical tensions and the continuing push for decarbonisation, the year ahead looks set to be interesting at the very least when it comes to developments in the energy sector.
NewsEmirates SkyCargo injects B747F capacity
Emirates SkyCargo has added extra capacity to its freighter fleet, wet-leasing an additional two Boeing 747 freighters.
NewsCooley joins Northwest Seaport Alliance
The Northwest Seaport Alliance has appointed Laurie Cooley as its new senior business development manager, non-container.
NewsPiracy incidents down but risks remain high
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has published its latest annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report, which reveals a slight year-on-year drop in global maritime incidents during 2024.
NewsProject cargo rates likely to rise in 2025, Drewry says
According to analysis from maritime research and consulting firm Drewry, project cargo activity will keep multipurpose shipping rates buoyant in 2025, despite the potential impact of geopolitical challenges and trade tariffs.
NewsGuidance on stability of lifts
A new paper entitled ‘Guidance on Stability of Lifts’ outlines key strategies for ensuring safe and stable heavy lift operations when moving loads onto, off or between ships in port or at sea.
ArticleFrance focuses on offshore evolution
The majority of project cargo demand in France stems from the wind energy sector, and there is an increasing focus on standard offshore and floating wind farms, writes Megan Ramsay.
NewsESTA appoints policy officer
Miguel Florez de la Colina has been appointed to the new post of policy officer at ESTA, the European association for the abnormal road transport and mobile crane rental industry, with effect from March 2025.
NewsTitan to supply UECC with biomethane
United European Car Carriers (UECC) vessels will sail on biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) supplied by Titan Clean Fuels for the remainder of 2024 and most of 2025, bolstering UECC’s ‘Sail for Change’ sustainability strategy.
NewsEngineered Rigging adds dynamic testing of hydraulic equipment
USA-based Engineered Rigging has upgraded its equipment service centre in Russellville, Arkansas, to offer dynamic testing and certification of hydraulic cylinders, pumps and other high-pressure hydraulic equipment.
CapPro newsBrazil emerging as a renewable energy leader
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2024 Fostering Effective Energy Transition Report has ranked Brazil as among the top 20 nations when it comes to using renewable energy.
NewsThe future of Indonesia’s energy ambitions
Indonesia looks set to continue creating project cargo handling work as its oil, gas and mining sectors shift into a higher gear.
NewsProject Cargo Africa: a roadmap to future growth
Raw materials exports, many of which are essential to the global energy transition, underpin many African economies and continue to generate project logistics activity. Turbulence in Europe has benefitted the continent too, writes Megan Ramsay.
NewsSouth American project logistics markets keeps its feet amid volatility
HLPFI’s last South America project logistics report suggested that 2023 would be a more stable year. That proved to be somewhat over-optimistic – but the community is keeping its feet amid turbulent currents, writes Megan Ramsay.
Article‘France Relance’ and sustainable ambitions drive project logistics activity
Wind energy continues to be the order of the day for France’s project logistics and heavy lift sector. The country’s policy on renewable power sources is driving increasing investment in both projects and supporting infrastructure, with floating offshore wind projects in the spotlight. Megan Ramsay reports.
NewsHarnessing the Baltic’s power potential
Project logistics in the Baltic region is mostly concentrated on local or joint European infrastructure and energy projects – with self-sufficiency top of the agenda, writes Megan Ramsay.