All articles by Megan Ramsay – Page 2

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    Alternatives for project cargo moves in the Caspian States and Central Asia

    2023-09-25T14:51:00Z

    The rugged terrain and infrastructure limitations of Central Asia present unique challenges for heavy and project cargo transportation – and the geopolitical tensions currently affecting the region are adding a further layer of complexity, writes Megan Ramsay.

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    Winds of change ripple across Brazil’s project logistics market

    2023-08-09T14:00:00Z

    There is a clear consensus regarding Brazil’s project logistics potential on the global stage – but its political and economic uncertainties cannot be ignored. Nor can the changing dynamics among other large economies, writes Megan Ramsay.

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    French focus shifts offshore

    2022-12-07T10:58:00Z

    France’s wind energy sector, both onshore and offshore, continues to provide plenty of work for the heavy lift and project logistics community, and ports are preparing for a surge in activity.

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    Market hotspots indicate strong bounceback

    2021-06-28T08:45:00Z

    Covid-19 hit Spain hard last year with many industries suffering as a result. There were, naturally, consequences for the project cargo community – but more than 12 months since the pandemic took hold, optimism is returning. Megan Ramsay reports.

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    South Korean project logistics: battening down the hatches until storm clouds lift

    Given its heavy reliance on exports, South Korea has been hard hit by the slump in worldwide trade resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. There are, however, reasons for optimism in the project market – for those who can survive the wait.

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    Hopes of Spanish logistics recovery after short-term shock

    This time last year, confidence in Spain’s wind energy sector was high and the outlook was bullish in spite of long-running political uncertainty. With a coalition government now in power, the country is among those worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic – but projects are continuing, writes Megan Ramsay.

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Supporting a greener energy sector
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    Supporting a greener energy sector

    2020-03-09T12:55:00Z

    As part of the green energy movement, many companies in the oil and gas sector are diversifying in order to survive – and logistics has a role to play. Megan Ramsay reports.

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Sidestepping the scammers
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    How can logistics companies sidestep the scammers?

    2019-11-19T13:30:00Z

    Business e-mail compromise scams defrauded approximately USD1.3 billion from organisations and individuals in 2018 – nearly 50 percent higher than in 2017. The logistics industry is particularly exposed to scams of this nature. Megan Ramsay reports. 

  • FROM THE MAGAZINE: Repowering Spain’s wind farms
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    Repowering Spain’s wind farms

    2019-06-25T11:05:00Z

    Wind power is big business in Spain, and confidence that this industry will remain a stable source of work for project logisticians is running high. Megan Ramsay reports.