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Mammoet appointed as exclusive heavy-lift and heavy transport service supplier at Steel River Quay
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.

Fortescue partners with Cosco Shipping to promote green shipping.
On July 25, 2024, Fortescue and Cosco Shipping , a leading global green technology, energy and metal company, inked a memorandum of cooperation in Shanghai. Under this MOU, both parties will leverage their respective technological and resource strengths to collectively develop a sustainable green fuel supply chain.

CP&A designs four-rail Stacker Crane for aerospace facility
Asper, Phillips & Associates (CP&A) is proud to introduce our latest project: a 1-ton capacity overhead stacker crane, specifically designed for painting airplanes at a major aerospace manufacturer. This state-of-the-art crane replaces an existing three-rail stacker system and showcases our expertise in delivering comprehensive mechanical and structural design service.

Exhibitor Spotlight: DHL Industrial Projects
DHL Industrial Projects is part of DGF’s Integrated Solutions specialized in handling project logistics, such as single move or ad-hoc shipments, capital projects and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) including global multi-supplier management, from pick-up through consolidation and delivery to fabrication facilities and final project jobsites.

Exhibitor Spotlight: Haven Genk
Haven Genk was founded in 1936 as a coal harbour. After the acquisition by the current shareholders (Group Machiels and Aperam) in 1997, the former coal harbour was transformed into a modern trimodal logistics platform which is operational since 2000. Haven Genk operates an inland terminal with trimodal (water, road and railway) connections.

Mammoet takes delivery of world’s most powerful crawler crane!
Mammoet has just taken delivery of the world’s most powerful crawler crane, the Liebherr LR12500! With an astonishing lifting capacity of 2500 tonnes, this engineering marvel is poised to revolutionise energy and infrastructure projects worldwide.

From China to Tajikistan: Globalink Logistics Delivers Massive Cargo Safely and Swiftly
Globalink Logistics achieved a remarkable milestone by safely transporting a 155-ton, 5-meter high cargo for the Nurek Hydro Power Project in Tajikistan. The journey spanned from China through Turkey’s Haydarpasha Port, showcasing their expertise in managing complex project logistics across international borders.

Successful sea-to-rail Transport Trial Transforms Granite Logistics
De Filippis Company has achieved a breakthrough in logistics by implementing a successful sea-to-rail trial for transporting 3,000 tonnes of granite from Galicia to Lyon. Departing from Vigo and arriving at Montoir de Bretagne via the Vigo‒Montoir shipping service, this granite is now efficiently conveyed by train to Lyon’s Part-Dieu station.

Revolutionising Bridge section removal in Berlin: AutoKrane Schares’ Breakthrough
AutoKrane Schares, renowned for its expertise in heavy lifting, has achieved a ground-breaking milestone in Berlin’s urban landscape. Recently, they successfully removed a 60-meter-long, 1500-tonne section of Margraff Bridge over the Britzer Verbindungs Canal.

TL-Hub partners with AntwerpXL for a Job Day 100% Transport & Logistics
TL-Hub, the premier recruitment platform for transport and logistics professionals, is pleased to announce its partnership with AntwerpXL, the leading event for the breakbulk and project cargo industry.

GAC Consolidates its Position in New Zealand
GAC Group has strengthened its position in New Zealand by acquiring Quadrant Pacific’s agency business, previously its network partner in the country. GAC New Zealand has been operating since 2008 in collaboration with Quadrant Pacific.

Sarens finalised transport and installation of sections for the Clyde Swing Bridge
Sarens, a specialist in heavy lifting and engineered transport, finished the transportation and installation of two bridge sections for the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside swing bridge project in Glasgow, Scotland.