North America news – Page 17
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NewsMaersk Supply Service invests in offshore wind
Maersk Supply Service is investing in an installation vessel for Empire Offshore Wind’s Empire 1 and 2 projects in the USA.
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NewsCanaveral breaks ground for NCB3 project
Canaveral Port Authority, USA, has broken ground on a USD48 million project to rebuild its North Cargo Berth 3 (NCB3).
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NewsNew Bedford plans renewables base
The port of New Bedford in the USA will add another logistics facility to support offshore wind projects off Massachusetts and the north-eastern coastline.
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NewsUS simplifies infrastructure grants
The US Department of Transportation has made USD2.9 billion of funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for major infrastructure projects.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen switches berths for breakbulk
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has moved its operations for rolling and breakbulk cargo at the port of Halifax, Canada.
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NewsMammoet supports Noatum with US reactor moves
Mammoet moved seven reactors from the port of Houston to an ethylene to alkylate plant located in Pasadena, Texas, on behalf of Noatum Project Cargo.
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NewsHumboldt development earmarked
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a USD10.5 million grant for renovations at the port of Humboldt Bay to support offshore wind energy activities.
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NewsGPA plans Brunswick investment
The USA’s Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) plans to add a fourth berth, 360,000 sq ft (33,445.1 sq m) of warehousing and 85 acres (35 ha) of land for auto processing to the port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island terminal.
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NewsFalk joins Chapman Freeborn
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Hendrik Falk as senior vice president of cargo for the Americas.
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NewsMartin Bencher boosts airfreight footprint
Martin Bencher has opened an office in Dallas, Texas, solely focusing on airfreight and serving the entire USA.
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NewsEngineered Rigging buys JS500 jack up
Arkansas, USA-based Engineered Rigging has acquired an Enerpac JS500 jack up system and is accepting rental reservations.
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NewsUnited O7 opens in Houston
Ocean7 Projects is joining United Heavy Lift’s (UHL) operation in Houston, Texas, as the companies continue to expand under their combined United O7 banner.
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NewsCombi Lift welcomes Wattman for US expansion
German heavy lift and project logistics specialist Combi Lift is expanding its presence in the Americas by opening an office in Houston, Texas, that will be led by Grant Wattman.
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NewsSeajacks opens in Virginia
Eneti subsidiary Seajacks, which provides installation and maintenance vessels to the offshore wind energy sector, has established an operation base in Virginia Beach, USA.
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NewsBay Crane acquires Capital City
USA-based Bay Crane has acquired fellow crane and rigging service provider Capital City Group.
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NewsTruck demand sees prices soar
Soaring demand for truck tractors and other transportation assets caused unprecedented price acceleration in the sector in 2021, reported USA-based auctioneer Ritchie Bros.
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NewsUTC supports Schuler in press move
UTC Overseas has transported automotive machinery presses from Manchester Terminal to Austin, Texas, on behalf of Schuler Presses.
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NewsFID for South Fork Wind
South Fork Wind, a 50:50 joint venture between Ørsted and Eversource, made a positive final investment decision (FID) on its 130 MW offshore wind farm in New York, USA.
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NewsHanten to succeed Farris at Trail King
Manufacturer Trail King Industries has promoted Ty Hanten to vice president of sales and marketing.
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NewsUTC’s multimodal solution
UTC Overseas designed a customised logistics plan to transport five rail-mounted gantry cranes from Taicang, China, to Indiana, USA.