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ArticleProject logistics providers adapt to market realities
With the world in turmoil, project logistics providers are operating in an environment where the only certainty is uncertainty. David Kershaw takes a look at how companies are coping and at where the markets may be heading.
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NewsSjøhest solution for blade installation
GustoMSC and NOV Lifting & Handling have developed the Sjøhest wind blade installation (WBI) solution.
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NewsOff-spec fuels more prominent in Europe and USA
BIMCO analysis has shown significant geographical differences when it comes to VLSFO sulphur compliance and ISO 8217 quality problems.
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From our sponsorsWinner reveal: Ship Operator of the Year 2022
The shortlist for this year’s Ship Operator of the Year included some of the real heavyweights in the heavy lift shipping arena. AAL Shipping came away with first prize.
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NewsBall mills head to Australia
Freight forwarder AAW Project Logistics has transported ball mill sections for a mining project from Italy to Australia with the help of Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
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NewsBlue Water expands in Turkey
Blue Water Shipping has opened offices in Istanbul and Izmir, Turkey, which will have a local team of specialists handling industrial projects.
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NewsRockbottom tackles staff shortages with project logistics academy
Recruiting and retaining project logistics talent is, at present, near impossible. Jason Dickens, consultant at dedicated project forwarding recruiter Rockbottom Consulting, shed some light on the current situation.
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From our sponsorsShortlist spotlight: Project Logistics Provider of the Year
HLPFI reviews the shortlisted entries for the 2022 Project Logistics Provider of the Year, sponsored by AAL Shipping.
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NewsStrong first half for Boskalis
The Netherlands-headquartered Boskalis reported strong results in the first half of 2022 with high utilisation rates for its large ships and increased revenues.
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NewsHöegh Autoliners reports strong second quarter
Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners posted an operating profit of USD99 million for the second quarter of this year – a quarter-on-quarter increase of 27.7 percent. Net profit stood at USD53 million.
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NewsEuropean freight rates hit new highs
The European road freight rates have broken records in the second quarter of 2022, according to a benchmark produced by Transport Intelligence, Upply and the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
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NewsStrong start for port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam reported strong throughput figures for the first half of this year. Breakbulk traffic continues to grow, and investments are being made to secure Europe’s energy independence.
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NewsStrong 2022 for Georgia Ports Authority
Fiscal year 2022 proved to be another record-breaker for Georgia Ports Authority (GPA).
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From our sponsorsShortlist spotlight: Ship Operator of the Year Award
HLPFI reviews the shortlisted entries for the Heavy Lift Awards 2022 Ship Operator of the Year award, sponsored by Trans Global Projects Group.
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NewsEuropean organisations call for container shipping review
Ten European trade organisations, representing the owners and forwarders of cargo, port terminal operators and other parts of the supply chain, are demanding an immediate start to the review of European Union’s Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for the container shipping industry.
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NewsRisks may lie in existing shipping contracts
“The conflict in Ukraine saw businesses scramble to understand and navigate the rafts of new international sanctions which were rapidly introduced by individual states and international bodies,” said Hyun Woo Kang, a transportation lawyer with global firm Reed Smith.
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ArticleSustainable project freight forwarding
While project freight forwarders have a relatively light direct carbon footprint, their choices and decisions are central to the success of the heavy lift sector in its efforts to achieve sustainability.
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NewsSlide in container spot rates continues
The slide in spot rates in container shipping has become entrenched, according to analyst Drewry, with the dips getting bigger by the week. It added that it could be the beginning of the end of the container market bull run.
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NewsCongestion and delays still prominent
Container shipping industry analyst Xeneta said that shippers on major trades are seeing falling spot rates and premiums, and getting capacity allocations is becoming easier.
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NewsGrimaldi tackles climate targets
Luigi Pacella Grimaldi spoke with David Kershaw on Grimaldi Group investment programmes as it tackles climate target head on.