All North America articles – Page 2
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NewsBarnhart bolsters footprint in Southwest USA
Barnhart Crane and Rigging has acquired the assets and operations of two branches belonging to Crane Service, which is owned by ML Holdings, in Texas and New Mexico.
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CapPro newsMexican energy shifts under state control
Mexico’s energy sector is undergoing a significant shift as new laws place energy firmly back in state hands. Oil company Pemex is reasserting control over production and distribution of energy.
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NewsPeters & May expands freight forwarding operations to USA
UK-based Peters & May has expanded its freight forwarding operations to the USA and will operate from its Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office.
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NewsACS adds second Canadian office
Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened an office in Montreal, Quebec, the company’s second office in Canada and the 36th globally.
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NewsSaguenay Port Authority orders ESP.6B MHC from Konecranes
Saguenay Port Authority in Quebec, Canada, has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B mobile harbour crane (MHC) for a new cargo handling system currently under development.
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NewsAmbercor and Origin FGL Lojistik move rotors to USA
Ambercor Shipping USA and Origin FGL Lojistik have collaborated to manage the shipment of two rotors from Türkiye to the USA.
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CapPro newsTGS warns of 26 GW offshore wind shortfall by 2035 amid US policy shift
TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, highlights a transformative shift for the offshore wind energy industry and a potential global installation shortfall of 26 GW by 2035 thanks to the USA’s shift in policy.
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NewsTX-10,000 prepared for 2025 season
In January 2025, Xenos Marine acquired the VB-10,000 heavy lift vessel. The ship was renamed TX-10,000 at a christening ceremony in Galveston earlier this week.
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NewsNTSB proposes reviews for 68 US bridges following Baltimore collapse
As part of the ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to ascertain the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision.
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NewsProposed USTR fines for heavy lift shipping ‘unfeasible’ in free market
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed large fees for vessels operated by Chinese ship operators or those built in China that dock at US ports, in a bid to counter China’s dominance in the maritime trade. Drewry’s analysis highlights the scale of the potential impact on the heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector.
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NewsBerard transports crane and installs bridge span
USA-based transport engineering specialist Berard has been busy delivering a portal crane near Seattle, Washington, and transporting and installing a bridge span in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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NewsOmega Morgan expands facilities and makes appointments
USA-headquartered heavy transport and rigging specialist Omega Morgan has expanded its facilities at its Dallas, Texas, and Portland, Oregon, sites whilst making a couple of appointments.
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NewsEngineered Rigging appoints Thorsen
USA-based Engineered Rigging has appointed Dave Thorsen as technical sales specialist.
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NewsWebster named president and CEO at Barnhart Crane and Rigging
Barnhart Crane and Rigging has confirmed that David Webster has been named as president of the company, replacing Alan Barnhart, who held the role of president and ceo for more than 38 years.
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NewsMoU signed to develop Puyallup Tribal Terminal
Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) and the Puyallup Tribe have joined forces to expand the region’s shipping capacity through construction of a new berth on the East Blair Waterway.
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Newsdeugro overcomes Red Sea disruption to keep OSHL deliveries on track
deugro Japan, in collaboration with the local teams of deugro USA, delivered a wide range of oversized and heavy lift (OSHL) components from more than 20 global seaports and airports to a downstream oil and gas project in Texas.
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NewsFelbermayr delivers generators from USA to Romania
Austria-based Felbermayr has delivered two generators from Charleston, USA, to Mintia, Romania – with another still to be delivered.
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NewsLogistics Plus opens Honolulu warehouse
Logistics Plus (LP) has opened a warehouse in Honolulu, Hawaii. The company’s LP Hawaii branch commenced in late 2022.
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NewsBigge orders 29 cranes from Liebherr
USA-based crane rental and sales company Bigge Crane and Rigging has ordered 29 cranes from Liebherr, adding to its nearly 200 Liebherr cranes already in its fleet.
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NewsDako transports wind turbine components from India to USA
Germany-headquartered project freight forwarder Dako Worldwide Transport has delivered 25 wind turbines from India to the USA.