All Safety articles – Page 19
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ArticleAwakening to a future of online upskilling in logistics
The Covid-19 crisis is forcing logistics companies to reassess their training strategies, resulting in surging interest in online and virtual learning.
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NewsBlue Water Shipping awarded Airfreight Solution of the Year
HLPFI is pleased to announce that Blue Water Shipping has won the Airfreight Solution of the Year award, sponsored by Sarens, at the Heavy Lift Awards 2020.
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NewsCIS launches virtual courses
Crane Industry Services (CIS) is offering custom virtual training courses.
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ArticleBrazilian logisticians plot survival path
Brazil is in the throes of the pandemic while its economy faces headwinds from rising political uncertainty and low commodity prices. The timing is more than unfortunate, as the project logistics sector in the country was poised for growth. Sophie Barnes reports.
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NewsESTA honours members with 2020 awards
The ESTA Awards of Excellence 2020 had another successful year honouring and recognising members that have excelled in their field of operations, this time in a virtual capacity.
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NewsJoint initiative focuses on safety in Esbjerg
Siemens Gamesa, MHI Vestas, Blue Water Shipping, the Dockers Union and the port of Esbjerg have teamed up to implement an improved safety initiative at the Danish port.
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ArticleSomaliland poised to challenge Djibouti in logistics arena
Berbera port in Somaliland has the potential to become a real alternative to Djibouti, explains David Whitehouse. East Africa may also be about to see oil exploration off troubled Somalia.
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NewsMHI Vestas and Verton team up for turbine innovation
Danish wind turbine manufacturer MHI Vestas has formed a partnership with under-the-jib equipment manufacturer Verton, which will see the companies develop tooling that will be deployed during wind turbine installation.
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NewsDHL supports Livent expansion
DHL Industrial Projects has been supporting chemical manufacturing company Livent with the expansion of its production facility in the Salar del Hombre Muerto in the province of Catamarca, Argentina.
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NewsLong Beach outlines investment plans
For the next fiscal year, the port of Long Beach in the USA plans to invest USD369 million in capital projects to construct and renovate facilities.
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NewsMammoet launches Focus 30
The Netherlands-headquartered Mammoet has released its Focus 30 crane, which has been developed specifically for use in tight and confined workspaces.
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NewsSales up for Modulift solutions
UK-based under-the-jib equipment manufacturer Modulift has seen substantial growth in the sales of its trunnion spreader beam and Active Link wireless load cell this year.
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NewsVan Grinsven moves through Europe
The Netherlands-based crane rental and transport specialist Van Grinsven has moved a 38-tonne steel structure to Schaijk using its three-axle MegaMAX lowbed trailer from Faymonville.
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NewsSuperior lifts with CC 6800-1
USA-based Superior Cranes has invested in a Demag CC 6800-1 crawler crane, which has a 1,375-ton (1,250-tonne) lifting capacity, enabling it to land a challenging petrochemical job in Virginia.
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NewsAspen to open in Waco
Aspen Trailers will open a product and services centre during March 2021 in Waco, Texas, to better serve its clients in southern USA.
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ArticleWest Africa power projects set to lead logistics rebound
Demand for power in West Africa has helped project cargo markets limit the impact of Covid-19. However, future recovery will depend on a solution to the region’s growing maritime security problems, reports David Whitehouse.
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NewsMammoet and Verton partner up to boost crane safety
Mammoet has signed an agency agreement with Australia-based smart technology company and under-the-jib equipment manufacturer Verton.
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NewsAinscough expands training offering
Ainscough Crane Hire has bolstered its training programme with the addition of three courses for crane professionals.
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NewsMacGregor to deliver monopile installation system
OHT has tasked MacGregor with the engineering, procurement and construction of a monopile installation system for its vessel Alfa Lift.
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NewsNolte’s night lift with Liebherr
Nolte Autokrane has assembled a 70 m-long cantilever connection bridge using six Liebherr cranes in Hanover, Germany.