All articles by Sonny Prior – Page 10
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NewsEgytrans deploys gantry system for power plant project
Egytrans has transported and lifted a 245-ton (222.3-tonne) turbine and 290-ton (263.1-tonne) generator for a power plant construction project in western Cairo, Egypt.
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NewsAertssen Group acquires ADM Team Heavy Weight
Belgium’s Aertssen Group has strengthened its position in the heavy lift market with the acquisition of ADM Team Heavy Weight.
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NewsPanalpina nominates Kern
Panalpina’s board of directors is proposing to elect Thomas Kern as chairman of the board at its annual general meeting (AGM) on May 9.
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NewsTaiwan’s Formosa 1 reaches logistics milestone
All 20 foundation monopiles destined for the Formosa 1 Phase 2 offshore wind farm project in Taiwan have left the EEW Special Pipe Construction yard in Germany on board two heavy lift vessels, according to the Jan De Nul Group.
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NewsALS opens in Stockholm
Abnormal Load Services (ALS) has increased its Scandinavian coverage by opening an office in Sweden.
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NewsABC soars with spare part
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has transported a 40-tonne unit from Frankfurt, Germany to Singapore on behalf of freight forwarder Ziegler.
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NewsRecord year for Liebherr
The Liebherr Group has achieved an annual turnover of over EUR10 billion (USD11.3 billion) for the first time in the company’s history.
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NewsChanges at the top for UHL
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has appointed Lars Bonnesen as managing director and Christian Monsted as general manager, as Lars Rolner takes on the position of managing director of the holding company, United Shipping Group.
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NewsBBC overtakes Cosco in multipurpose top spot
BBC Chartering has reclaimed its title as the world’s largest multipurpose operator by deadweight from China’s Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers, according to Dynamar's latest report.
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NewsACS supports Mozambique relief efforts
Air Charter Service (ACS) has worked with various aid agencies and governments to transport almost 500 tons (453.6 tonnes) of humanitarian aid to Mozambique following cyclone Idai.
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NewsDowning heads up Priority Freight’s projects division
UK-headquartered Priority Freight has appointed Steve Downing as head of group projects. He will be responsible for developing and leading the company’s recently launched project division.
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NewsSpliethoff adds another five Hansa vessels to its fleet
The Spliethoff Group has confirmed the acquisition of a further five Hansa Heavy Lift vessels.
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NewsNord/LB exits ship financing
Germany bank Nord/LB has confirmed that it will withdraw from the ship financing sector.
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NewsJan De Nul orders Voltaire
Jan De Nul Group has placed an order at China’s Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry for the jack-up installation vessel, Voltaire.
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NewsGAC sets up in Guyana
GAC has established GAC Logistics and Shipping (Guyana), which will provide support for oil and gas clients in the Atlantic region of South America.
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NewsLiebherr crane goes to Switzerland
Switzerland-based construction company, Christen, has purchased a LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane from Liebherr.
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NewsBreithaupt & Philipp buys ‘compact powerhouse’
Germany-based Breithaupt & Philipp has bought a three-axle Demag AC 60-3 all-terrain crane.
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NewsPD Ports secures deal with Cargow
The UK’s PD Ports has secured a deal with Cargow that will see the Dutch shipping line operate a bi-weekly connection to Teesport.
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NewsBIMCO to open office in Athens
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is opening an office in Athens later this year.
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NewsStraightpoint partners with Dutest in UAE
Lifting equipment supplier Dutest will distribute Straightpoint’s range of load cells throughout the UAE.