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Ships rerouted as Red Sea crisis escalates
The hijacking of the Galaxy Leader and subsequent attacks on other vessels underscores the influence of geopolitics in the Middle East Gulf in commercial shipping. A number of the world’s leading container carriers, including Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC are now diverting their ships away from the Red Sea region because of an increased threat of attacks.
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Harren Group reinforces commitments to safety
Harren Group has launched its groupwide “Act Safely!” programme, a new initiative that reinforces safety as a core value within the organisation.
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Thomas to chair BIFA’s young forwarder virtual network
Clara Thomas, operations coordinator from UK-based Quality Freight Services, has been appointed as chair of the virtual format of the British International Freight Association’s Young Forwarder Network (YFN), succeeding Herbie Cobby from Geodis.
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RightShip launches tiered RightFLEET system
Digital maritime platform RightShip has launched three new subscription tiers to its data and services for owners and managers: RightFLEET Starter, RightFLEET Lite, and RightFLEET Enterprise.
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Full ships or a damp squib? Gauging the multipurpose market
With a promising project pipeline and a supply side that favours the market, the multipurpose shipping segment is in a stable state, despite 2023 landing somewhat flatter than expected.
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Flying high and beefing up capabilities
During 2023, the heavy lift airfreight market continued to grapple with the impacts of the Russian-Ukraine war, as other providers in the sector beefed up their capabilities.
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Mergers, acquisitions, and expansions: a year of consolidation
Throughout 2023, the project logistics sector saw some key players expand their footprint to target new markets or reinforce their position. It comes off the back of a largely positive outlook for the market, with several industry verticals set to provide a swathe of work around the globe.
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Looking back on 2023
It’s tricky to summarise the current state of play in the project logistics and heavy lift shipping sectors. Whether the glass is half full, or half empty, is very much situation dependent.
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MyCrane signs MoU with Equip9 to facilitate heavy equipment selection
Online crane rental platform MyCrane has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with heavy equipment application Equip9 to advance their respective technical and commercial projects.
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ABP bolsters Port of Hull capacity with Liebherr LHM 420
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested GBP4.2 million (USD5.3 million) in a new Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane that will be stationed at the port of Hull.
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Wind energy OEMs cooperate on equipment standardisation
Wind energy OEMs Siemens Gamesa and Vestas – in cooperation with Energy Cluster Denmark– have signed a partnership agreement to increase standardisation in the wind industry, the initial focus trained on tower transportation equipment.
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Portico obtains REGO certification
Portico – the logistics provider and cargo terminal based at the UK’s Portsmouth International port – has gained a Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certification, verifying that its entire electricity supply comes from renewable sources.
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BIMCO adopts portfolio of ETS clauses
BIMCO’s documentary committee has adopted an emission trading scheme (ETS) allowances clause for its ship management agreement, SHIPMAN, and three ETS clauses for voyage charter parties.
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Silk Way West adds to fleet
Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 777 freighters.
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Van de Vin steps down from ALS helm
ALS Group managing director René van de Vin is retiring from his role and will be succeeded by Faheem Hoosen.
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Falcon awarded ExxonMobil contracts
Falcon Logistics, an affiliate of Blue Water Shipping, has signed three contracts with ExxonMobil Guyana covering vessel agency and wharfage operations, Customs clearance, and inland transportation in Georgetown and Trinidad.
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One Air adds second Boeing 747 to fleet
British all-cargo airline One Air has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-400 freighter.
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RoliProjects helps youngster achieve driving ambition
Canadian project forwarder Rohde & Liesenfeld, which trades under the brand name RoliProjects, is sponsoring 17-year-old racing driver Alex Berg.
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HLPFI scoops Seahorse awards
HLPFI’s deputy editor Sophie Barnes was presented with the Multipurpose Cargo Logistics Journalist of the Year award, sponsored by OIA Global, at the Seahorse Freight Association Journalist Awards held on December 11, 2023 in London.
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Van Oord’s Svanen lined up for crane upgrades
Offshore construction company Van Oord is upgrading its heavy lift installation vessel Svanen, with a focus on the next generation of monopile foundations.