UK-headquartered transport engineering and rigging specialist Osprey has bolstered its trailer fleet with 88 new SPMTs.
Osprey said the state-of-the-art axles enable precision movement of complex and heavy loads, reducing the need for cranes. They are suitable for in-plant transport of equipment and installations such as tunnel boring machines, as well as supporting ro-ro and lo-lo activities.
The latest trailers were supplied by Germany’s TII Scheuerle.
Sector analyst Veson Nautical identifies challenging market conditions ahead for the PCTC segment, should potential USTR port fees of USD1 million per voyage for non-US built car carriers enter force from mid-October. Combined with this week’s signals from Washington suggesting a sooner-than-expected reopening of the Red Sea, car carrier demand could take a heavy blow.
UK-based transport and rigging specialist Osprey is continuing to expand its fleet with the addition of the Tadano CC 38.650-1 crawler crane.
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer TII Scheuerle has added a fully electric, emission-free power pack units (PPU) to its range.
Peel Ports Group is progressing plans to develop a deepwater terminal at the port of Great Yarmouth in the UK, featuring a ro-ro ramp, heavy lift pad and around 10 ha of strengthened outdoor storage space.
Marine insurer Gard plans to restructure its activities largely around regional markets. Effective September 1, operations will be reconfigured into integrated teams, combining underwriting and claims handling expertise. The restructuring involves both the establishment of regional syndicates and changes at corporate level. The syndicates are new, and they are part of a broader organisational shift that also includes adjustments to corporate functions.
Italy-based Grimaldi Group has held a naming ceremony for Grande Shanghai, the first of 10 next-generation PCTCs on order at China Merchants Heavy Industries. The new delivery is Grimaldi’s first ammonia-ready car carrier.
