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NewsAsian Spirit delivers to Duluth
The multipurpose, heavy lift vessel Asian Spirit has delivered 39 wind turbine blades to Duluth Seaway Port Authority’s Clure Public Marine Terminal on Lake Superior in the USA.
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NewsBek appointed CEO at Blue Water Shipping
Thomas Bek has been appointed ceo of Blue Water Shipping. He succeeds Søren Nørgaard Thomsen, who is leaving the transport and logistics group after seven years.
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NewsShortlist spotlight 2025: Airfreight Solution of the Year
HLPFI reviews the finalists for the 2025 Airfreight Solution of the Year, sponsored by AsstrA-Associated Traffic.
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NewsCromarty Firth gets consent for quay expansion
Scotland’s port of Cromarty Firth has been granted the marine and dredge licences for its GBP111 million (USD149.5 million) Phase 5 expansion.
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NewsMyCrane launches MyCrane Trading
Online crane rental platform MyCrane has launched MyCrane Trading, a Dubai-based crane sales, leasing and maintenance services provider. The company has closed a USD50 million investment deal with a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)-based investment holding firm.
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NewsGrimaldi takes delivery of Grande Tianjin
Grimaldi Group, based in Italy, has taken delivery of Grande Tianjin – the first of seven PCTC vessels commissioned by Grimaldi from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC), both of which are part of China State Building Corporation (CSSC).
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NewsAir One launches B747-400F service linking UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia
Air One has launched a scheduled Boeing 747-400 freighter operations connecting markets in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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NewsFelbermayr delivers generators, transformers and turbines to Mintia
Austria’s Felbermayr has delivered more than 34,000 freight tons worth of material – or around 1,600 packages – for the Mintia gas and steam power station in Romania. Slated for completion in late summer 2025, the company has already delivered three generators, transformers and turbines to the site.
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NewsHanseatic Global Terminals launches Latin American arm
Hanseatic Global Terminals launched its Latin American arm at the start of August, marking the brand’s first-ever regional expansion.
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NewsMACS and Hugo Stinnes merge under single brand
Germany’s MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping and Hugo Stinnes are merging their operations under a single brand.
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NewsBLG Logistics takes LHM 550 delivery
Liebherr has delivered a new LHM 550 mobile harbour crane to BLG Logistics at the Bremerhaven car terminal in Germany, expanding its transhipment capacity for a wide variety of general cargo, heavy goods and project loads.
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NewsTotal Movements handles intra-Indian delivery
India-headquartered project logistics and freight forwarding firm Total Movements was on hand to execute the door-to-port delivery of a 375-tonne oversized vacuum tower, from India’s west coast to the east.
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NewsDenzai establishes Indonesian subsidiary
Tokyo-headquartered heavy transport specialist Denzai has established a subsidiary in Indonesia, Denzai Heavylift Indonesia. Based in the country’s capital, Jakarta, the business arm was formed on May 28, 2025.
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NewsSallaum Lines takes early delivery of Ocean Breeze
Ro-ro carrier Sallaum Lines has taken early delivery of Ocean Breeze, a next generation LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China.
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NewsRhenus makes leadership changes within air & ocean division
Rhenus Group has made three leadership appointments in its air and ocean division.
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NewsBlue Water names Foley as SVP of projects
Ryan Foley has been appointed senior vice president of projects at Blue Water Shipping, effective January 1, 2026.
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NewsAltius delivers transformer from China to Spain
Spanish freight forwarder Altius has overseen the transport of a 196-tonne transformer destined for the Valle Solar photovoltaic plant.
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NewsThe rising tide of renewables
The Heavy Lift Group’s (THLG) 72nd international conference took place in The Hague, the Netherlands during May, bringing together professionals from over 50 countries for talks on industry best practice, innovation and the future of the heavy lift and project cargo sectors.
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NewsNorden continues to boost multipurpose fleet
Danish shipping firm Norden has entered into lease agreements with purchase options for six multipurpose vessels as it aims to grow its presence further in the project cargo market.
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NewsOne World Shipbrokers reopens in The Hague
One World Shipbrokers has reopened from a base in The Hague, the Netherlands. The company was previously based out of Hamburg, Germany.