The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published on August 1 by the Mission to Seafarers, reveals that seafarer happiness levels are recovering, after reaching a record low last quarter. Overall happiness has increased from 5.85 to 7.21 out of 10, with levels rising across all categories. The survey, undertaken with the support of the Standard …
Van der Vlist has expanded its fleet with a trailer capable of transporting tower sections of the latest generation of wind turbines. The latest mega windmill trailer XL has entered into operation at Van der Vlist. With this trailer, Van der Vlist can safely and efficiently transport tower sections of the new generation of wind turbines. …
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has reached an agreement to acquire Denmark-based project logistics specialist Martin Bencher Group. With the planned acquisition of Martin Bencher, the shipping company will also introduce Maersk Project Logistics. Maersk’s existing project logistics activities – mainly based in Europe and North America – will be consolidated into a global product …
On July 29, the first convoy carrying three gravity-based foundations for France’s Fécamp offshore wind farm left Haropa’s port of Le Havre. The foundations were moved using the Castoro XI pontoon which was assisted by three tugs. The convoy traversed the François I lock before sailing away to the offshore site on July 30. A …
Konecranes has added new upgrades as part of its Lifetime Advantage program. Two of the four new upgrades directly address safety issues. The first safety upgrade, a container checking safety system for Konecranes empty container handlers, allows drivers or service technicians to check or perform maintenance on containers while the container is gripped by the …
The ETS, which is under revision to increase is geographical scope well beyond EU borders, will carry a significant cost burden for shippers. Maersk provided estimates of the ETS charge per freight equivalent unit on a number of trade lanes, which can be seen below: Trade Dry (in EUR) Reefer (in EUR) WCSA to Europe …
HLPFI reviews the shortlisted entries for the Heavy Lift Awards 2022 Ship Operator of the Year award, sponsored by Trans Global Projects Group. All of the ship operators on the shortlist demonstrated their ability to support the movement of heavy and oversize project cargoes successfully and efficiently around the world by sea in the past …
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Rotterdam reported strong throughput figures for the first half of this year. Breakbulk traffic continues to grow, and investments are being made to secure Europe’s energy independence. The volume of total cargo throughput at the port of Rotterdam was 0.8 percent higher in the first half of the year (233.5 million tonnes) than in the …
The Netherlands-headquartered BigLift Shipping has been involved with some large-scale wind energy cargo deliveries for leading OEMs over the past few months. Newbuilds scheduled for delivery later in the year are tailored to the demand of renewable energy shippers. The heavy lift shipping line mobilised BigLift Barentz to move 87 Vestas V150 wind turbine blades …
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Associated British Ports (ABP) is targeting manufacturing and logistics development at two sites – covering 95 (38.4 ha) acres – at the port of Newport. The Atlantic and West Way Road sites at the port of Newport comprise 73 and 22 acres (29.5 and 8.9 ha) respectively. Helen Thomas, ABP’s head of property for Wales …
Ahlers has appointed Roger Chantillon as chief commercial officer and director, secured transportation for international forwarding. As chief commercial officer, Chantillon will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Ahlers’ commercial and growth-oriented long-term strategy. In his role as business unit director, he will focus on the development of its international transport activities and the …
Sarens dismantled an existing Goliath gantry crane and replaced it with a larger unit in St. Nazaire, France. The latest Goliath crane spans 130 m over a dry dock and a ground-level construction area. Sarens dismantled the old gantry crane using two CC 6800s fitted with a 96 m and 114 m boom respectively, in …
