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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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

As world leaders and experts gather at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the maritime industry is under the spotlight for its role in tackling climate change. With 80-90% of global trade by volume transported by sea, the sector is crucial in driving the global energy transition.