All North America articles – Page 7
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NewsFaymonville selects site for maiden USA production facility
Trailer manufacturer Faymonville has selected a site in Little Rock, Arkansas for its first USA production facility.
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NewsMammoet reduces project’s drilling rig downtime using Mega Jack 5200
Mammoet was contracted by Damen Shiprepair to assist with a jack-up leg repair for the Noble Regina Allen drill rig.
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NewsPhilaPort and port of Vancouver receive funding from EPA
The port of Philadelphia has been awarded USD79.7 million from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program, whilst the port of Vancouver USA has received USD22.5 million from the organisation. The funds have been earmarked to support climate and air quality initiatives zero-emission port equipment purchases.
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NewsMaryland receives federal funds to improve Dundalk Marine Terminal
The state of Maryland has received funding for key transportation and port infrastructure projects in Baltimore.
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NewsPort of Albany makes strategic investments to boost heavy handling capabilities
The port of Albany has been investing to upgrade its facilities and position itself as a vital link for heavy lift and project cargoes in northeastern USA. HLPFI spoke with the port’s ceo, Rich Hendrick, on its plan to boost its capabilities further.
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NewsBranch to head up Port NOLA and NOPB
The port of New Orleans has appointed Beth Ann Branch as president and ceo of Port NOLA and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB).
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NewsSarens powers CVOW project
Sarens has assisted in powering the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project in the USA.
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NewsTGP delivers over-dimensional reels from UK to Brazil
Trans Global Projects Group (TGP) has delivered five over-dimensional reels from Newcastle, UK, to Açu Port in Brazil.
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NewsLogistec appoints chief commerical officer
North American marine service specialist Logistec has appointed Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as chief commercial officer.
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ArticleBusy US project logistics sector awaits election outcome
The USA’s project logistics business has been at full tilt in recent years. Although operators remain busy, there is growing caution about the market with projects on hold awaiting the outcome of autumn’s presidential race. Ian Putzger reports.
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NewsEnvironmental challenges for ports persist in the wake of Hurricane Milton
While Gulf Coast ports have reopened following Hurricane Milton, issues regarding the impact of weather and its disruptive potential on port operations remain a key concern for multiple industries and logistics in particular.
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NewsTGP coordinates trafo delivery to Tennessee
Trans Global Projects (TGP) Group moved four 202-tonne transformers plus accessories from Bad Honnef, Germany to Stanton, Tennessee, USA.
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ArticleCHIPS act spurs project logistics activity as power demands surge
The US government’s CHIPS and Science Act, signed in August 2022, has spawned the development of new semiconductor production facilities across the country. Those spoken with by Ian Putzger in HLPFI’s latest USA report highlight how this sector has emerged as a strong source of work for the project cargo community.
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NewsBennett opens terminal in Dayton, Texas
Bennett Family of Companies (Bennett) has opened its latest location in Dayton, Texas. The facility houses Bennett On-Site Services, BOSS Heavy Haul, DBA BOSS and Bennett Motor Express.
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NewsSigüenza appointed managing director of Erhardt Projects in USA
Erhardt Projects has appointed Alberto Rodríguez Sigüenza as managing director of its USA operations.
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NewsNew marine vessel Ivy joins Fehmarnbelt tunnel project fleet
The Fehmarnbelt tunnel project has welcomed its latest addition to the marine fleet with the introduction of ‘Ivy,’ a vessel designed specifically for transporting and immersing the massive tunnel elements that will form the backbone of the undersea link.
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NewsBerard launches USNS Point Loma
USA-based heavy haulage specialist Berard has launched USNS Point Loma, a 2-200-ton (1,995.8-tonne) expeditionary fast transport (EPF) ship.
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NewsCakeBoxx appoints Rossel as vice president of product development
USA-based CakeBoxx Technologies has appointed Tobias Rossel as vice president of product development.
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NewsAnalysts respond to ILA strike suspension
As of 5am ET on Friday, strike action by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) was suspended. Following a collapse in negotiations, the strike ultimately came to an end after fresh offer by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) employer body includes a 62 percent wage increase over six years.
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NewsSarens partners with Empire Energy to develop US offshore wind projects
Empire Energy Partners’ offshore division has signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) framework agreement with Sarens to enhance the development of offshore wind projects in the USA.