All articles by Megan Ramsay – Page 2

  • Chris Grigentin
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    ‘France Relance’ and sustainable ambitions drive project logistics activity

    2023-12-14T13:35:00Z

    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.

  • Harnessing the Baltic’s power potential
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    Harnessing the Baltic’s power potential

    2023-09-29T14:38:00Z

    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.

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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.

  • From mag spain 1
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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.

  • First load-out of pin piles in South Korea
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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.