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.
USA-based maritime, logistics and energy solutions provider Crowley has expanded its ocean shipping services with a route between the US Northeast and Central America.
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships came into force on June 26, establishing mandatory regulations to govern the way ships are recycled. BIMCO expects recycling activity to surge over the coming decade as a result.
Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping has held an official naming ceremony for the 32,000 dwt AAL Dammam, its sixth Super B-class vessel.
