All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in October 2019 – Page 2
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NewsBernhard Schulte forms joint venture with MidOcean
Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) and MidOcean Wind (MOW) have entered into a joint venture to build and operate support vessels for the USA’s offshore wind energy industry.
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NewsNavegate expands in the USA
Navegate has opened offices in Houston, Texas and Kansas City, Missouri.
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NewsALS in TBM move
ALS has transported a tunnel boring machine (TBM) plus accessories from Bleddfa in Wales to Germany.
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NewsITI updates VR training
Industrial Training International (ITI) has updated the crane simulation library of its virtual reality (VR) training solution.
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NewsSGRE to buy Senvion assets
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has reached agreement to acquire selected European assets of Senvion Group for EUR200 million (USD223.3 million).
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NewsLiebherr-Mining moves to river transportation
Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar has been utilising the inland waterways to move its components in Europe.
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NewsRock-It invests in Triple M
Rock-It Cargo has invested in Belgium-based Triple M Entertainment Logistics.
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NewsRotor sails bring savings for Maersk
The installation of rotor sails on the tanker, Maersk Pelican, resulted in an 8.2 percent fuel saving over the course of a year, according to the wind propulsion system manufacturer Norsepower.
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NewsGard highlights scrubber-related claims
With the IMO 2020 deadline fast approaching, maritime insurance provider Gard has highlighted some of the recent scrubber-related claims it has handled.
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NewsJFT lands Rovuma EPC contract
JFT – a consortium between JGC, Fluor and TechnipFMC – has been awarded an EPC contract by Mozambique Rovuma Venture (MRV).
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NewsIMO looks at fuels of the future
An International Maritime Organization (IMO) symposium held on October 18 considered the sulphur 2020 limit which comes into effect on January 1, 2020, as well as the longer term need to decarbonise shipping.
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NewsCityring extension complete
Copenhagen Metro in Denmark opened its most recent extension during September after several years of construction works in and under the city centre.
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NewsYIFFY: celebrating young professionals
The 21st Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year (YIFFY) Award – supported by the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and TT Club – was announced at the FIATA World Congress, held in Cape Town on October 1-5.
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NewsMega Jack hits 100
ALE’s Mega Jack 300 has performed its 100th jack up operation at Kuwait’s Al-Zour oil refinery project.
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NewsBrexit and the impact for offshore renewables
If the UK leaves the European Union (EU) without a deal on the exit proceedings, there will be a significant effect on the offshore renewable energy market, said Global Renewables Shipbrokers (GRS).
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NewsNooteboom launches largest low-loader
Netherlands-based trailer manufacturer Nooteboom has expanded its EURO-PX low-loader portfolio with the addition of the 4+6 IC Interdolly Compact.
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NewsFinal load of Murco components leaves Pembroke
The export of components from the decommissioned Murco refinery in Pembrokeshire is now complete, with over 13,000 tonnes of cargo having been transported to southern Asia since the plant closed in 2014.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr Group moves to allay reports of financial woes
The Volga-Dnepr Group has downplayed Russian press reports regarding the scale of the current financial challenges it faces, HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News reports.
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NewsRegistration open for PPG master class
Registration has opened for the Project Professionals Group (PPG) project cargo forwarding training course, which will be held at the AntwerpXL exhibition in April 2020.
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NewsTime charter rates on the up
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have increased slightly over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.