All News articles – Page 22
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NewsBIFA appoints Curtin as Scottish representative
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Chris Curtin as regional consultant representative in Scotland.
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NewsInterConti coordinates crate delivery
InterConti Navigation has coordinated the delivery of crates on behalf of Uhde High Pressure Technologies, part of ThyssenKrupp Group.
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NewsUHL weighs in on Panama Canal disruption
Water-saving measures are severely affecting the capacity of the Panama Canal. United Heavy Lift (UHL) has said that the vessels it operates will be unable to transit the waterway until around May-June 2024.
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NewsPCN holds 12th annual summit in Thailand
Members of the Project Cargo Network gathered at the Royal Cliff Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand, from November 12-14 for the network’s 12th annual summit.
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NewsBoa details plans for next generation semi-submersible barges
Norwegian offshore services provider Boa has outlined plans for its next generation of semi-submersible heavy lift barges.
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NewsGovert van Oord nominated to head up Van Oord
The supervisory board of Van Oord will nominate Govert van Oord as the company’s next ceo, with the formal appointment slated to take place at an annual general meeting of shareholders on April 11, 2024.
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NewsTotal Movements coordinates ODC shipment
Total Movements has coordinated the transport of eight pieces of over-dimensional cargo from the supplier’s works in India to a designated discharge port in South America.
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NewsHuisman to upgrade Aegir’s second crane
Huisman has been awarded a contract for the upgrade of the offshore mast crane onboard Heerema’s deepwater construction vessel Aegir.
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NewsCollett removes redundant MIVs in ongoing upgrade scheme
UK-based heavy haulier Collett & Sons has delivered two redundant 147-tonne main inlet valves (MIV) from Dinorwig hydropower station to a specialised facility in Bangor.
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NewsSwire Projects launches transpacific semi-liner service
Swire Projects, the projects and heavy lift shipping services division of Swire Shipping, has launched a semi-liner service connecting East Asia with the West Coast of North America.
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NewsALS Worldwide signs MoU with Somaliland
ALS Worldwide Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Somaliland as it expands its transportation services out of Berbera.
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NewsAllelys hauls generator and transformer to Rothienorman
UK-based Allelys has transported a generator and transformer from Buckie Harbour to the Rothienorman substation.
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NewsCargoLogicAir extends administration period
UK freighter operator CargoLogicAir has extended its administration period as it looks to meet creditor demands, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsUKMPG appointments
UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG), the trade body for the UK’s largest port operators, has appointed Henrik L. Pedersen, ceo of Associated British Ports (ABP), as its chair and Claudio Veritiero, ceo of Peel Ports, as its vice chair.
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NewsSarens installs locks at the Radicatel quayside
Belgian heavy lift and transport engineering expert Sarens demonstrated its expertise when installing locks at the Radicatel quayside in Notre Dame de la Garenne, France.
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NewsHapo takes on Cadeler’s cranes
Netherlands-headquartered Hapo International Barges has purchased the 1,200-tonne capacity cranes that were formerly fitted onboard Cadeler’s Wind Orca and Wind Osprey installation vessels.
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NewsAAL outlines EU ETS stance
AAL Shipping has published carbon surcharge guidance to help customers prepare for the increased costs related to the upcoming extension of the the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to cover the maritime industry.
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NewsChanges at Hill Dickinson as Jackson confirms step-down
International law firm Hill Dickinson confirmed that Peter Jackson, its long-standing ceo, will step down from the role on April 30, 2024.
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NewsBIFA welcomes potential expiration of CBER rules
In the recent past, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has said that its members are extremely concerned that practices undertaken by container shipping lines, as well as easements and exemptions provided to them, have been distorting the operations of the free market to the detriment of international trade, businesses and consumers.