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Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest and best-connected ports operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bianca Simeone as its new Head of Group Financial Planning and Analysis.

We differentiate ourselves through our signature “Sofa Style Service”,” re-thinking every step of the logistics chain so our customers can focus on their core business. From documentation to delivery, we ensure seamless, stress-free logistics that maximises efficiency and provides peace of mind.

We offer specialised shipping solutions within our three dedicated trade routes on our multipurpose fleet which can accommodate almost any load, from breakbulk, project cargoes/heavy lifts to bulk and containers. Our main trades are the MACS service from Europe to Namibia, South Africa & Mozambique where we offer up to 240 mt lifting capacity.

We offer an Agents Quotation Systems to allow Independent Freight Forwarders to work faster together, on their Sales and Operations. We want to decrease emails and time-consuming tasks in the whole Industry. We started by offering our solution to Freight Forwarders. In 2025, we’ll open our platform to Cargo Owners.

Established in 2005, Aprojects developed to a global operating logistics service provider specialising in offering comprehensive, turnkey solutions for complex logistics supply chains. Adapting to customers’ service and geographical requirements we continuously expanded our geographical presence, and our offerings related to industrial project logistics.

Singapore, September 20: Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) has taken delivery of the third Super B-Class vessel in its eight-vessel-strong third generation newbuilding fleet, the ‘AAL HOUSTON’, as the 32,000 dwt dual fuel multipurpose heavy lift vessel prepares for her maiden voyage.

As seen in Forkliftaction’s August roundup of port and container handling news, the materials handling electrification trend continues to pick up pace. With port and terminal operators worldwide continuing to strive towards their net zero commitments, we see the deployment of the latest battery-powered materials handling equipment.

Louise Tanguy, Recruiter for Maritime and Logistics at Logistics United B.V., will address the breakbulk industry at AntwerpXL, highlighting the critical recruitment challenges the sector faces if it fails to adapt. AntwerpXL, the award-winning global breakbulk, project cargo, heavy lift, and RoRo event, is a platform for industry professionals to discuss and innovate solutions. Breakbulk remains a cornerstone of global logistics and trade, yet the sector is increasingly struggling to fill crucial roles.

Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping’s 32,000 dwt Super B-Class vessel ‘AAL LIMASSOL’ has completed her maiden voyage to Europe, safely delivering over 89,000 freight tons of multipurpose cargo on a single sailing. This is not only a record cargo intake for the carrier, but a massive step forward for project owners needing to move their time-sensitive and valuable cargoes safely and efficiently.

North Carga SAS, a Globalia member based in Bogota, Colombia, is pleased to announce a critical update regarding new customs regulations issued by the Colombian Customs Authority. As of May 22, a new decree mandates that all air and sea shipments arriving in Colombia must have an advance declaration submitted 72 hours prior to arrival.

DEUFOL is an industrial goods packaging & supply chain expert. Providing both packaging & supply chain services for industrial & project cargo, and being globally present, we are able to support our customers with their industrial projects & supply chain. In our DEUFOL network of operations, our DEUFOL HUBS are an important asset where we consolidate, store, pack and ship the industrial cargo for our customers.

Mammoet has entered into an agreement to become the exclusive contractor for the provision of heavy lift and transport services at Steel River Quay, which lies at the heart of the Teesworks industrial zone in Teesside. Teesworks is a 2,600-acre site, located on the banks of the River Tees in the Northeast of England, and is central to the Teesside Freeport – the largest freeport in the UK.