All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in September 2023
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NewsHarnessing the Baltic’s power potential
Project logistics in the Baltic region is mostly concentrated on local or joint European infrastructure and energy projects – with self-sufficiency top of the agenda, writes Megan Ramsay.
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NewsAinscough overcomes windy conditions at data centre lift
Ainscough Crane Hire’s Heavy Cranes team recently overcame windy conditions to safely install air handling units (AUH) at one of the largest data centres in Europe.
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NewsTugdock signs Salamander MoU
Tugdock has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Salamander Offshore Wind to collaborate in research and innovation related to the development of technologies and supply chain for floating wind energy in Scotland.
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NewsMashabi joins Saudia Cargo as managing director
Freighter airline Saudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as managing director and he will take up the position on October 8, 2023.
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NewsMedlog to develop Bruyères-sur-Oise
France’s Haropa Port is developing the port of Bruyères-sur-Oise to create a multimodal platform, 40 km from Paris, capable of handling heavy parcels, containers and bulk.
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NewsESTA board supports SPMT operator licence plans
Board members at the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) have given their backing to the development of a European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) organisation.
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NewsPorts of Indiana-Mount Vernon to double lifting capacity
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Ports of Indiana a USD2.25 million grant to assist in the purchase of a heavy lift crane for Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon.
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NewsRafeek & Moore Bertling Logistics (Guyana) established
Bertling Logistics and Rafeek & Moore have established a joint venture company targeting the project logistics market in Guyana.
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NewsBoosting capacity and raising standards in Africa
There has been a notable uptick in project logistics activity in Africa, driven by rising demand for minerals, metals and energy. However, there is a pressing need to improve standards. Carriers, meanwhile, are boosting capacity. David Kershaw reports.
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NewsPTC210-DS installed in Rotterdam for offshore wind vessel project
Mammoet has completed the assembly of its PTC210-DS ring crane, one of the largest in its fleet, in Rotterdam for a heavy lift project for GustoMSC.
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NewsJAS Projects completes column trio move to Poland
JAS Projects Bremen has completed the first heavy lift shipment for a chemical complex extension project in Poland.
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NewsAmmonia columns handled by Total Movements
Total Movements coordinated the transport of two oversize columns in India.
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NewsEmil Egger steps up for Swiss wind energy installation
Two Liebherr crawler cranes supplied by Emil Egger have erected Switzerland’s second-largest wind farm.
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NewsBroekman Logistics taking steps to realise sustainability targets
Broekman Logistics has shared details of the steps it is taking to reduce fossil fuel use at its terminal operations in Rotterdam.
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NewsBMS to inaugurate 3,000-tonne ringer crane
BMS Heavy Cranes will introduce its all-electric ring crane, which can lift up to 3,000 tonnes, this weekend.
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NewsShipNext lands Belgian grant to develop predictive analysis tool for shipping
Online cargo platform ShipNext has secured a EUR400,000 (USD422,530) grant from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO) to strengthen the adoption of predictive analytics and AI in the supply chain.
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NewsLongview adds a pair of Super Gloria reachstackers to lifting fleet
The US West Coast’s first and second 130-ton (118-tonne) lift capacity Kalmar Super Gloria reachstackers joined the port of Longview’s fleet this summer, expanding its reach in the breakbulk industry.
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NewsGiant cranes delivered to Hinkley Point C by Osprey
The first of two giant turbine hall crane girders has been delivered to the Hinkley Point C nuclear power project in the UK by Osprey Group.
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NewsAlternatives for project cargo moves in the Caspian States and Central Asia
The rugged terrain and infrastructure limitations of Central Asia present unique challenges for heavy and project cargo transportation – and the geopolitical tensions currently affecting the region are adding a further layer of complexity, writes Megan Ramsay.
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NewsAberdeen’s South Harbour expansion completed
A GBP420 million (USD514 million) expansion of Scotland’s port of Aberdeen was officially opened on September 22.