Activity seems to be returning to the shortsea market, as reflected in the Toepfer Transport’s Shortsea Index which has been growing for the past couple of months.Read more
Panama Canal effects to be felt throughout 2024
Container xChangeThe Dry Bulk and LNG segments have borne the brunt of restricted transits of the Panama Canal that has been pushed into a crisis due to the drought and low water levels. Dry bulk and...Read more
Four hydrogen-powered general cargo vessels ordered in Vietnam
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry will take a collaborative effort, and include all the sectors of the industry pulling their own weight. CMB.TECH and Boeckmans have decided to make their contribution with the development of...Read more
First Moray West TPs reach Port of Nigg
The 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm has reached a major milestone with the arrival of Transition Pieces (TPs) to the Port of Nigg in the Cromarty Firth. Ocean Winds, the 50:50 joint venture between ENGIE...Read more
XXL monopiles to be built in Esbjerg from 2026 onwards
Baltic Structures Company (BSC) has moved closer to an offshore wind development hub that the Port of Esbjerg has recently turned into, by establishing an XXL monopile production plant. The company chose Esbjerg as it...Read more
UHL vessels won’t transit the Panama Canal before May, 2024
The severe drought that has had a major impact on the water levels in the Panama Canal are restricting the movement of heavy-lift multipurpose vessels. Based on the current information, United Heavy Lift said its...Read more
LASO boost transport solutions offering
With the growth in the number of wind farms, as well as special transport hubs, nacelles, tower sections and blades, requirements for specialist transport solutions are also growing. Read more
Aegir Offshore Mast Crane to get a boost
Huisman has been contracted to upgrade the Offshore Mast Crane onboard the world’s largest monohull crane vessel, Aegir, owned by Heerema. Read more
Turkish freight forwarder signs up for Esgian’s RoRo and MPP suits
Esgian Shipping has further expanded the list of clients making use of its RoRo and MPP suites with the addition of Universal Projects. Read more
Happy Buccaneer delivers ASCs to London Gateway
BigLift Shipping’s Happy Buccaneer has completed another delivery that is both complex and stunning to look at. The vessel delivered four new Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) to the London Gateway. Read more
New semi-liner service to connect East Asia with North America
Swire Projects, the projects and heavy lift shipping division of Swire Shipping has announced the official debut of a specialized semi-liner service linking East Asia with the West Coast of North America. With a focus...Read more
Fifth generation takes over at Van Oord
Govert van Oord will take over as the new CEO of Van Oord at the company’s annual general meeting of Shareholders in April 2024. The company will therefore transfer the leadership of the company from...Read more
Collett moves heavy pieces of obsolete equipment
Collett Transport delivered two obsolete 147Te Main Inlet Valves (MIVs) from Dinorwig Hydro-Power Station to a specialized facility located in Bangor. The deliveries are part of an ongoing essential upgrade scheme at the power station....Read more
Heavy units head from Buckie Harbour to Rothienorman Substation
Abnormal loads specialist Allelys has completed the transport as installation of two units (a generator and a transformer) from Buckie Harbour to Rothienorman Substation.Read more
Removed Wind Osprey and Wind Orca cranes get a new chance
As Cadeler’s Wind Orca and Wind Osprey jack-up vessels get their new cranes installed in Schiedam, the old units have got a new lease on life. Hapo International Barges have decided to buy both cranes...Read more