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Heavy Lift Awards 2023: Shortlist revealed
HLPFI is pleased to reveal the shortlist for the Heavy Lift Awards 2023. Take a look at the finalists in with a chance of taking home a coveted trophy.
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Rebalancing the multipurpose shipping market
At a glance, 12 consecutive months of falling rates might be cause for alarm for the multipurpose and heavy lift shipping market. However, there is more going on than meets the eye. Owners and operators remain bullish, both now and for the future. David Kershaw reports.
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EC responds to ESTA’s call for action in German heavy transport crisis
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has received a response from the European Commission to its letter calling for urgent action to resolve the crisis facing heavy transport in Germany.
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Second Briese Heavylift vessel banned from Australia
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a second Briese Heavylift vessel from Australian waters.
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G2 Ocean focuses on safety with ICHCA International membership
Norwegian shipping line G2 Ocean is joining the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA International) as part of its commitment to providing a safe work environment and achieving zero injuries in its operations.
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WCA Projects members collaborate to return elephant to Thailand
World Air Logistics and Worldlink Shipping – both members of the WCA Projects network – have worked together to coordinate the transport of an elephant from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chiang Mai, Thailand on an IL-76 charter flight.
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Jensen named Global Wind Service COO
Wind turbine installation and service provider Global Wind Service (GWS) has appointed Nina H. Jensen as its chief operating officer, effective August 1.
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Exploration drilling in Blocks 6607/3 and 6607/6
Sector: Oil - Upstream
Project Type: Greenfield
Project Status: Under development
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AAL supports port development projects around the globe
AAL Shipping has supported port and terminal development projects in Vietnam and Australia, with the delivery of heavy lift cranes and related components.
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De-risking the carriage of lithium-ion batteries
Freight insurer TT Club is urging those responsible for transporting lithium-ion batteries to be keenly aware of the hazards. It’s calling for the development of a united approach to enhance their safe carriage. Improved regulatory clarity is required and automotive manufacturers need to address transport safety issues more thoroughly.
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InterMax ships press to Alashankou
InterMax Solutions coordinated the delivery of a 45-tonne mechanical press from Kaohsiung (Taiwan), via Shanghai, to Alashankou in Xingang, China.
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Spotlight on Sarens in Angola
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Crosby launches LoadConnect
The Crosby Group has launched the Crosby Straightpoint LoadConnect cloud-based software, which can monitor loads from any distance and from anywhere around the world to improve safety and efficiency at work sites.
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ESTA progresses with European Trailer Operators Licence
The European association for abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – is moving forward with its plans to develop a European Trailer Operators Licence (ETOL) for SPMT operators.
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ASDO launches heavy shackles geared to wind energy applications
Dortmund, Germany-based Anker Schroeder ASDO has launched heavy lifting shackles, ranging in capacity from 85-1,500 tonnes, in heavy duty (HD), heavy super (HS), and heavy polar (HP) ranges.
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ESTA forms health and safety commission
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has formed a health and safety commission that will promote best practices and lobby for legislative improvements.
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AGL delivers for oil and gas client
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) – formerly Bolloré Africa Logistics – has delivered oil and gas equipment, measuring 39 m long and weighing 170 tonnes, to a client in Egypt.
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Gosselin executes helicopter shipment
Belgium-based Gosselin Logistics coordinated the transport and loading of two helicopters destined for Jebel Ali in the UAE on behalf of Helicopter International Shipping Services.
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Modulift warns on off-brand compatibility risks
Lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift has issued a warning about other brands launching products that they deem as compatible with the company’s spreader range.