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Lifting Across the North Sea: LGH Powers Offshore Wind Progress
LGH provided heavy lifting equipment to move a subsea boring machine from the UK to Denmark, helping prepare the seabed for new offshore wind turbines. Their reliable tools and expertise ensure safe handling of heavy loads for clean energy projects.
AXL co-locates with leading Transport & Logistics event in Antwerp in 2025
THG Fulfil has teamed up with Zedify to advance its sustainability initiatives and deliver best-in-class fulfilment solutions. Zedify’s innovative cargo bike-first delivery service offers a faster, more eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods, especially in urban areas.
THG Fulfil Partners with Zedify to Drive Sustainable Delivery Solutions
THG Fulfil has teamed up with Zedify to advance its sustainability initiatives and deliver best-in-class fulfilment solutions. Zedify’s innovative cargo bike-first delivery service offers a faster, more eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods, especially in urban areas.
OZ Lifting Unveils Revamped Tele-Pro Davit Crane at ProMat
Headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, OZ Lifting is renowned for its innovative davit crane solutions. The newly upgraded Tele-Pro model, available in 500 lb., 1,200 lb., and 2,500 lb. capacities, introduces enhanced functionality, including the ability to telescope the boom in and out while under load.
DHL Supply Chain Leads Autonomous Trucking Launch in Texas
DHL Supply Chain is embracing autonomous trucking to boost freight capacity and streamline supply chain operations, marking a significant step in the logistics industry’s digital transformation. The company has chosen Texas as the launchpad for this initiative.
RoRo Operators Bank on Recovery in ‘High-and-Heavy’ Market
RoRo vessel operators are predicting a strong rebound in high-and-heavy cargo volumes next year, fuelled by rising global demand in the construction and mining sectors and increased exports from China.
Saint-Malo: Leading the Way in Eco-Friendly Shipping
The Saint-Malo is en route to Europe and is expected to arrive at its home port by the end of the year, entering service on February 12, 2025. Like four of the five E-Flexer vessels Stena RoRo is delivering to Brittany Ferries, the Saint-Malo will be powered by state-of-the-art multi-fuel engines and the market’s largest battery-hybrid package—an impressive 12 MWh.
Vertom Rita: A New Era in Shortsea Shipping
In early December, Vertom, a Netherlands-based shipping company, took delivery of Vertom Rita, the first of a series of 12 advanced diesel-electric shortsea vessels ordered from Chowgule Shipyards in India.
Mammoet Begins on Amsterdam Centraal Station’s Major Bridge Replacement Project
Mammoet has started a major bridge replacement project at Amsterdam Centraal Station. The project includes the replacement of four steel railway bridges and one concrete bridge on the east side of the station, with minimal impact on commuter traffic.
Hendrik Veder Group UK Expands Services with New Load Testing Partnership
In a strategic move to enhance its service offering for the crane, marine, and offshore industries, Hendrik Veder Group UK has announced a partnership with Test and Lift Engineering Services, a leading load testing expert based in England.
Efforts Underway to Refloat Grounded Bulker on St. Lawrence River
The St. Lawrence Seaway and Canada’s Algoma Central are collaborating to refloat the Tim S. Dool, a 28,471 dwt bulk carrier that has been grounded on the St. Lawrence River since midday on Saturday, 23 November.
Wind turbine vessel knocks over crane at Navantia Shipyard
The wind turbine installation vessel Brave Tern is nearing the completion of a significant upgrade at the Navantia Ferrol shipyard but has encountered an unexpected issue. During the final stages of testing, the vessel accidentally knocked over a 25-tonne crane on the quayside.