July 18 - XLProjects network member MariTrans has become part of CargoTrans - a provider Customs, brokerage, consolidation and freight forwarding services.
MariTrans brings a wealth of experience moving oversized and out-of-gauge shipments, and the ability to handle large projects, to the venture.
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Members of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) gathered in Milan, Italy, from October 5-8 for its 23rd annual membership conference, as the network celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The Heavy Lift Group’s (THLG) 72nd international conference took place in The Hague, the Netherlands during May, bringing together professionals from over 50 countries for talks on industry best practice, innovation and the future of the heavy lift and project cargo sectors.
Deufol Döhle Projects (DDP) and ARC Logistics, both members of the XLProjects (XLP) network, have collaborated on the delivery of critical cargo for a project in New South Wales, as part of the ongoing growth of the Australian renewables and infrastructure sector.
In a bid to modernise its fleet, Finnish shipping firm Meriaura is planning on adding four new vessels to its fleet across 2026.
The port of Rotterdam posted a modest increase in breakbulk throughput in the first nine months of 2025. However, overall throughput has taken a hit.
Swedish battery system developer Echandia has been selected to supply energy storage systems for eight newbuild cargo vessels, with an option for two more vessels, owned by Spliethoff Group.
