All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in October 2020
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NewsTeam effort for WWPC members
Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) members Steder Group, Global Star Logistics, and Royal Cargo have delivered three transformers and accessories from the supplier’s facilities in China to Manila in the Philippines.
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NewsICAO updates guidance for repatriation flights
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has issued updated guidance to facilitate repatriation flights amid the ongoing crew change crisis.
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NewsTadano consolidates UK operations
From January 1, 2021, Tadano UK will be the sole representative of both the Tadano and Demag brands in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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NewsRobert Wynn and Sons’ beach operation
UK-based specialist shipping company Robert Wynn and Sons coordinated a beach landing of its heavy lift ro-ro barge Terra Marique at the Black Rock Sands beach in Wales to deliver a 128-tonne transformer.
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NewsFESCO handles power plant machinery
FESCO Transportation Group has delivered oversized equipment from Russia to the Akkuyu nuclear power plant under construction in Turkey.
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NewsOHT starts trading on Merkur Market
Specialised heavy transport and installation contractor OHT started trading on Norway’s Merkur Market on September 28.
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NewsOrigin handles asphalt machinery
Origin Logistics has coordinated the loading of asphalt machines, boilers and accessories onto a bulk vessel at Derince port in Turkey.
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NewsThome and Carsten Rehder team up
The Thome Group and Carsten Rehder have agreed to establish a joint venture, responsible for the ship management of the latter’s fleet of dry bulk, container and multipurpose vessels.
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NewsBimco warns against EU ETS for shipping
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) is concerned that the inclusion of shipping in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) will inhibit global CO2 reductions.
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NewsCharter rates on the rise
According to the latest report from shipbroker Toepfer Transport, time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have crept up slightly over the last month.
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NewsJumbo Vision keeps busy
Jumbo Vision delivered five separate cargo loads from ports in Greece, Italy and Spain to the USA – destined for various clients in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
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NewsCargotec and Konecranes to merge
Finland-based manufacturers Cargotec and Konecranes have agreed to merge their organisations.
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NewsLiebherr to repair crane at Rostock
Liebherr will repair the heavy lift crane HLC 295000 at the port of Rostock, Germany.
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NewsScotline orders fourth newbuild
Scotline Marine has ordered a fourth coaster vessel from the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands.
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NewsSAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine join forces
SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine are coming together to service the Americas and cross-Atlantic trade. Industry veteran Svend Andersen has joined Intermarine as its ceo.
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NewsOHT signs shipbuilding contract for newbuild vessels
OHT, through its subsidiary VIND Offshore Installation, has signed the shipbuilding contract with China Merchants Industry Holdings for the construction of a wind turbine installation vessel.
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NewsStevens Towing handles turbine transport
USA-based Stevens Towing has transported a Mitsubishi turbine from Savannah to Mount Vernon, Indiana.
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NewsFreight Connection Pakistan delivers door-to-door
Freight Connection Pakistan has delivered equipment from Coatzacoalcos in Mexico to Pakistan for an Engro Polymer project.
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NewsUniversal Transport boosts fleet with Goldhofer
Universal Transport has ordered 62 heavy-duty THP/SL-S Goldhofer modules.