All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in September 2022
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NewsCombilift launches Combi-LC, for wind turbine blades and tower transport
Ireland’s Combilift has moved into the offshore wind energy sector with the launch of a product designed to meet the load handling demands of large-scale offshore wind manufacturers.
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NewsRightShip launches PortRISK to improve port and terminal risk management
RightShip has launched a digital platform, PortRISK, to improve operational efficiency and decision making for port and terminal operators during vessel pre-arrival preparations.
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NewsMassive wind energy supply chain investment needed if targets to be met
The global offshore wind supply chain will require USD27 billion of secured investment by 2026 if it is to meet a fivefold growth in annual installations (excluding China) by 2030, according to the latest Horizons report by Wood Mackenzie, a global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources.
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NewsESTA warns that German heavy transport crisis impacting wider economy
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) fears that the heavy road transport crisis in Germany is getting worse, despite assurances from regional and national authorities that they are responding to the industry’s concerns.
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NewsLaso fleet expansion continues with Goldhofer
Laso Transportes has bolstered its heavy-duty trailer fleet with new equipment from Goldhofer.
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Newsdeugro coordinates charter flights for US plant
deugro has delivered 37 pipe spools across nine charter flights to support an urgent facility start-up in the USA.
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NewsDHL IP launches graduate scheme
DHL Industrial Projects (DHL IP) has launched a graduate scheme to entice new talent into its organisation.
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NewsRoll Group and Hebetec develop heavy load out system
Roll Group and Hebetec Engineering have developed a patented system for the load out of large offshore wind farm components.
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NewsEcowende picks Van Oord for Hollandse Kust (west) lot VI
Ecowende has contracted Van Oord for the construction of the Dutch offshore wind farm on Hollandse Kust (west) lot VI.
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NewsBlue Water opens in Santiago
Blue Water Shipping has established a strategic hub in Santiago, Chile, to serve the Latin American market.
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NewsCMA CGM completes US East Coast terminal acquisitions
CMA CGM Group has finalised the acquisition of Global Container Terminals’ (GCT) Bayonne and New York terminals.
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NewsIUMI outlines recommendations for the safe carriage of EVs
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published recommendations on the safe carriage of electric vehicles (EVs). Notably, its research suggests that fires in battery EVs are not more dangerous than fires in conventional vehicles.
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NewsModern economies, ESG, and transformers – more than meets the eye
Samson Rathaur, marine risk engineer at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), looks at the growing logistical challenges and risks involved in supporting the evolving transformer market.
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NewsMammoet adds jacking and cradle system for larger monopiles
Mammoet has developed a jacking and cradle system capable of handling the world’s largest monopile foundations for offshore wind farms.
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NewsCometto’s customised solution for Hydro Aluminium Metal
Equipment manufacturer Cometto has delivered a 10-axle self-propelled ModulMAX SP-E for Norway’s Hydro Aluminium Metal.
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NewsSchares performs bridge replacement
Heavy transport provider Schares moved a 160-tonne railway bridge using a four-axle Cometto SPMT combination in a side-by-side configuration.
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NewsPort of Bilbao hosting energy transition seminar
The port of Bilbao, Spain, will host a seminar in October detailing how ports will play a key role in the energy transition.
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NewsKeegan signed up for BIFA Freight Service Awards
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has chosen Kevin Keegan, a legend of English football, as the host for its annual Freight Service Awards.
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NewsAeolus crane upgrade
Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus is lined to up to receive a major crane upgrade. By installing a new, longer boom on Aeolus’ existing crane, the vessel will be ready to handle up to 15 MW turbines for offshore wind energy projects.