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NewsSpliethoff deploys advanced crane simulators for heavy lift training
Dutch multipurpose shipping group Spliethoff has inaugurated its next-generation training simulator in Manila, the Philippines. It is designed to train seafarers in crane handling and heavy lift operations under highly realistic conditions.
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NewsHLR develops hydraulic lifting cylinders
Germany-headquartered Heavy Lift Rental (HLR) has developed hydraulic lifting cylinders with a working load limit of 125 tonnes for synchronised lifting operations.
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NewsSlocombe steps up as interim president at PRPA
Canada’s Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has appointed Kurt Slocombe as its interim president effective January 1, 2026.
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NewsRaiss appointed at AGL
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has appointed Salim Raiss as managing director of AGL Morocco.
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NewsMammoet executes Dogger Bank substation works
Dutch transport engineering and heavy lifting specialist Mammoet has provided load-in, load-out and weighing services for the substation destined for the Dogger Bank wind farm, located off the UK.
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NewsAlabama invests USD100 million into port of Mobile redevelopment
As part of a USD100 million multi-year, multi-phase initiative to modernise the port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal and boost breakbulk handling capabilities, Alabama Port Authority has commenced the demolition and reconstruction of Pier B South.
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NewsAPX and Bok Seng partner to boost heavy lift logistics network
Thailand-headquartered APX Logistics Solutions and Singaporean logistics firm Bok Seng Logistics have partnered to link up their cross-border logistics network for heavy lift and oversize shipments, with a focus on Asia and Europe.
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NewsJudge strikes down US executive order halting offshore wind permits
President Donald Trump’s January 20 executive order that effectively blocked offshore wind development in the USA beyond those five projects already under way has been declared unlawful by a US federal judge.
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NewsStierli joins UTC Overseas
UTC Overseas has appointed Ralph Stierli as director of special projects.
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NewsOsprey upgrades Mansfield yard
UK-headquartered transport engineering specialist Osprey Group has expanded and upgraded its Mansfield yard to meet the growing demand for heavy lift and SPMT projects.
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NewsCollett delivers six transformers for Yorkshire GREEN substations
UK-based Collett & Sons has played a central role in delivering and installing six super grid transformers (SGTs) for the National Grid’s Yorkshire GREEN project – a major infrastructure upgrade that will boost Yorkshire’s high-voltage electricity network and support the flow of clean energy across the region.
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NewsGruber Logistics moves A310 through nature reserve
Italy-headquartered Gruber Logistics has moved the fuselage and other components of a decommissioned Airbus A310 through a German nature reserve, with the aircraft to serve as a restaurant at the Serengeti Park wildlife and leisure park in Hodenhagen.
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NewsDNV approves CMES-Tech WAPS
Classification society DNV has approved CSSC Shanghai Marine Energy Saving Technology’s (CMES) 5 m x 35 m tilting type wind assisted rotor system.
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NewsSC&RA rest break exemption granted
The USA’s Federal Motor Carrier Association (FMCSA) has granted a full renewal of SC&RA’s exemption from the 30-minute rest break Hours of Service rule, effective December 10, 2025 through June 17, 2030.
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NewsDavidson to succeed Fitzgerald as chief operating officer of Crowley
USA-based maritime, logistics and energy solutions provider Crowley has appointed Megan Davidson as its chief operating officer, succeeding Ray Fitzgerald, effective January 1, 2026.
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NewsTalbot named SVP North America at TGP
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Eddie Talbot as senior vice president North America.
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NewsAmasus equips Rotra vessels with Liebherr LS-C 100 cranes
Amasus has equipped the specialised transport vessels Rotra Futura and Rotra Horizon with Liebherr LS-C 100 ship cranes.
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NewsNCC plans Large Structures Innovation Centre for wind energy, construction and maritime industries
NCC – part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult – plans to establish a Large Structures Innovation Centre (LSIC) that will support the wind energy, construction and maritime industries.
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NewsNelson-Cooley joins Metro Ports
Metro Ports has appointed Laurie Nelson-Cooley as director of business development. She will focus on strengthening customer relationships, expanding multi-cargo capabilities, and supporting the company’s long-term terminal development strategy.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen secures contract extensions through 2030
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended two key strategic contracts for shipping services with an estimated additional value of close to USD500 million.