All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in September 2020
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ArticlePower to revive the global economy?
The development of new renewable power generation capacity worldwide may be slowed by the Covid-19 crisis, at least in the short term. Despite that, offshore wind energy is set to be one of the more resilient sectors and is poised for further strong growth.
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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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WhitepaperWhite paper: The safe handling of wind energy cargoes in port
In 2019, 60.4 GW of wind energy was installed at locations around the world – an increase of 19 percent compared to installations in 2018. Total capacity for wind energy globally stood at over 651 GW by the end of 2019, 10 percent higher than the total in 2018.
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ArticleTidal power awaits commercial surge
The wave and tidal power sector is seeing increasing numbers of small-scale projects around the world, but has yet to develop into a major industry. However, many expect that will happen soon.
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NewsSteel cut for Green Jade
CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) has commenced the construction of the heavy lift and offshore installation vessel Green Jade.
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NewsMarguisa and UHL form UML
Marguisa and United Heavy Lift (UHL) have expanded their joint sailing agreement and established United Marguisa Lines (UML), which will act as the operating company for their services to Africa.
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NewsFlint joins LEEA board in Australia
Steven Flint has been appointed to the board of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) as its regional director in Australia.
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NewsAertssen and Michielsens partner up for Total contract
Belgium-based crane companies Aertssen Kranen and Michielsens are forming a joint venture that will provide lifting solutions to Total Antwerp during turnarounds and maintenance works.
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NewsUddevalla boosts heavy lift capabilities
N.C. Nielsen has supplied the port of Uddevalla in Sweden with a 100-tonne capacity reachstacker.
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NewsMammoet relocates mining plant in Mozambique
Mammoet has transported Kenmare Resources’ 7,100-tonne wet concentrator plant and its dredge from Namalope to Pilvili, Mozambique.
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NewsGroupe Cayon opts for Cometto
France-headquartered Groupe Cayon has boosted its fleet with the delivery of two self-propelled modular vehicles from Cometto.
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NewsCIS launches virtual courses
Crane Industry Services (CIS) is offering custom virtual training courses.
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NewsEmirates boosts Mexico service
Emirates SkyCargo will commence twice-weekly cargo flights to Guadalajara, Mexico, from the first week of October 2020.
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NewsHöegh on track with machinery transport
Höegh Autoliners has transported rail tamping machinery from Europe to Australia for a railway maintenance project.
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NewsGS Express delivers for LNG project
GS Express Logistics has moved heavy and oversized cargoes from Jutsama’s fabrication yard in Teluk Panglima Garang to Westport’s terminal at Port Klang, Malaysia.
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NewsCrosby|Straightpoint launches Insight software
Crosby|Straightpoint has launched its Insight software system that allows users to monitor up to 126 load cells from up to 700 m away, before and during a lift.
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NewsTunnel segments move through Middlesbrough
AV Dawson’s port of Middlesbrough facilities in the UK has worked with Bertling Logistics and construction company Strabag to import tunnel segments for Anglo American’s Woodsmith project on the North Yorkshire Moors.
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NewsAbu Dhabi Ports boosts logistics arm
Abu Dhabi Ports, part of ADQ, has acquired freight forwarder MICCO Logistics.
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NewsQatar Airways named de Bruijn
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Kirsten de Bruijn as its senior vice president, cargo sales and network planning.
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NewsABC tests vaccine transport capabilities
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has transported 12 SkyCell containers from Hong Kong to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.