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Jeep maker may invest billions to make EVs in Mexico
Stellantis NV is considering renovating a plant in Mexico to build hybrid and electric vehicles as it transforms its lineup to meet surging demand for

Azul awards ULD management agreement to Unilode
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has awarded a full-service ULD (unit load device) management agreement to Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced ULD management,

Portico launches haulage arm with eight HGVs
Portsmouth, UK-based cargo terminal operator Portico has launched a haulage service with a fleet of eight heavy-goods vehicles. Portico is now able to manage goods

UECC and Svitzer partner on biofuels
UECC is expanding the use of carbon-neutral biofuels in its logistics chain through a partnership with towage provider Svitzer. The two companies have signed a

Höegh Autoliners reports strong second quarter
Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners posted an operating profit of USD99 million for the second quarter of this year – a quarter-on-quarter increase of 27.7 percent.

New Brand For PCYT
Our member for Turkey, Project Cargo & Yacht Transport (PCYT) has introduced its new branding and image to the world with a new logo and

The GTI Group Launches New Corporate Brand and New Website
PFN Member for Canada, The GTI Group, backed by private equity firm Novacap, has experienced tremendous growth with new start-ups, numerous acquisitions and the expansion

XELLZ receives first patent for its ReelFrame™ cable transport solution
Dutch logistics company XELLZ has developed the ReelFrame™ as a solution to transporting heavy cable drums or reels without the use of cranes when loading

Seafarer happiness rises from lowest ebb
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

Van der Vlist adds wind energy trailer
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

Maersk to acquire Martin Bencher
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,

Offshore foundations depart Le Havre
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

Konecranes adds Lifetime Advantage features
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

Maersk outlines ETS compliance costs
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

Shortlist spotlight: Ship Operator of the Year Award
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

Strong start for port of Rotterdam
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

BigLift keeps busy with various large-scale deliveries
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

ABP targets Newport development
Associated British Ports (ABP) is targeting manufacturing and logistics development at two sites – covering 95 (38.4 ha) acres – at the port of Newport.

Chantillon joins Ahlers
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

Sarens in Goliath replacement
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

Jeep maker may invest billions to make EVs in Mexico
Stellantis NV is considering renovating a plant in Mexico to build hybrid and electric vehicles as it transforms its lineup to meet surging demand for

Azul awards ULD management agreement to Unilode
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has awarded a full-service ULD (unit load device) management agreement to Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced ULD management,

Portico launches haulage arm with eight HGVs
Portsmouth, UK-based cargo terminal operator Portico has launched a haulage service with a fleet of eight heavy-goods vehicles. Portico is now able to manage goods

UECC and Svitzer partner on biofuels
UECC is expanding the use of carbon-neutral biofuels in its logistics chain through a partnership with towage provider Svitzer. The two companies have signed a

Höegh Autoliners reports strong second quarter
Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners posted an operating profit of USD99 million for the second quarter of this year – a quarter-on-quarter increase of 27.7 percent.

New Brand For PCYT
Our member for Turkey, Project Cargo & Yacht Transport (PCYT) has introduced its new branding and image to the world with a new logo and

The GTI Group Launches New Corporate Brand and New Website
PFN Member for Canada, The GTI Group, backed by private equity firm Novacap, has experienced tremendous growth with new start-ups, numerous acquisitions and the expansion

XELLZ receives first patent for its ReelFrame™ cable transport solution
Dutch logistics company XELLZ has developed the ReelFrame™ as a solution to transporting heavy cable drums or reels without the use of cranes when loading

Seafarer happiness rises from lowest ebb
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

Van der Vlist adds wind energy trailer
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

Maersk to acquire Martin Bencher
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,

Offshore foundations depart Le Havre
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

Konecranes adds Lifetime Advantage features
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

Maersk outlines ETS compliance costs
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

Shortlist spotlight: Ship Operator of the Year Award
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

Strong start for port of Rotterdam
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

BigLift keeps busy with various large-scale deliveries
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

ABP targets Newport development
Associated British Ports (ABP) is targeting manufacturing and logistics development at two sites – covering 95 (38.4 ha) acres – at the port of Newport.

Chantillon joins Ahlers
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

Sarens in Goliath replacement
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