KenzFigee expands into UK market
PRESS RELEASE – Following a growing demand for offshore equipment and support in the emerging markets such as decommissioning and wind energy, KenzFigee has now expanded its services to the UK. Clients in the UK...Read more
Coronavirus forces organizers to postpone and cancel breakbulk events
The outbreak of the coronavirus is having a major impact on the transport and logistics industry but event planners are faced with tough decisions as well. An increasing number of breakbulk and project cargo events...Read more
Jumbo: “No evidence cranes came into contact in Rostock incident”
With the salvage operation of the Liebherr cranes that sunk in Rostock Port underway, the investigation into the cause of the accident is still ongoing. ‘Although a very complex matter, there is currently no evidence...Read more
“New EU directive increases need for European Crane Operator Licence”
PRESS RELEASE – Support for ESTA’s new European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL) could be given added impetus by a new directive from the European Union. The directive – EU2018/958 – says that “national rules organising access...Read more
Hebo to recover sunken Liebherr cranes in Rostock Port
The mobile harbour cranes that fell from heavy lift vessel Jumbo Vision in Rostock harbour basin B on 31 January are to be recovered with the Hebo Lift 9. This floating crane left Rotterdam on...Read more
Mammoet deploys 264 axle lines to move giant Sky Bridge
PRESS RELEASE – Mammoet has completed the move of a 200 metres long Sky Bridge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). It will serve as a new panoramic point and the world’s longest airside bridge. The...Read moreBreakbulk Asia postponed because of coronavirus
PRESS RELEASE – Breakbulk Asia organizers have decided to postpone the event, originally scheduled for 18-19 March to a later date in 2020, in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus. This decision has been reached...Read more
‘Big Carl’ lifts first loads at Hinkley Point C
PRESS RELEASE – Big Carl, the world’s largest crane capable of lifting 5,000 tonnes, has completed its first major lift at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in the UK. In total, the Sarens...Read more
Breakbulk Europe returns to Bremen in 2021
Breakbulk Europe will return to Bremen for the fourth consecutive year in 2021. “Bremen has proved to be a good fit for the Breakbulk attendees with its historical charm, modern amenities, maritime environment and visitor...Read more
Order intake Siemens Gamesa shoots up 82%
Wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa saw its order intake shoot up by 82% in the last quarter, with the order book reaching more than EUR 28 billion in value. Despite the good long-term outlook, the...Read more
DHL axes jobs following Vestas’ logistics deal with DSV Panalpina
DHL Freight has laid off employees in Denmark following Vestas’ exclusive deal with DSV Panalpina to execute and manage all of the manufacturer’s general freight and special project transportation. Danish media report that about 10 of...Read more
Liebherr cranes fall off Jumbo ship while loading in Rostock
Part of Rostock Port has been closed after two mobile harbour cranes fell off the heavy-lift vessel Jumbo Vision during loading operations. Because there are fluids leaking from the cranes, port basin B has been...Read more
Goodrich moves 8,000 freight tonnes for Kazakh mining project
PRESS RELEASE – Indian logistics provider Goodrich has recently completed a massive project involving the movement of 8,000 freight tonnes of mining equipment. The machinery was picked up from locations across the globe and shipped...Read more
DSV Panalpina signs major project logistics deal with Vestas
DSV Panalpina has signed a major logistics agreement with Vestas to execute and manage its general freight and special project transportation. The partnership aims to simplify Vestas’ global transportation set-up and help the company to...Read more
Mammoet and LADOL create project cargo hub in Lagos
PRESS RELEASE – Nigerian company Lagos Deep Offshore Logistic Base (LADOL) and Mammoet, the global have signed a strategic partnership aimed at expanding LADOL’s project cargo capacity for industrial sectors in West Africa. The partnership will enable...Read more
US-based Crosby Group acquires offshore mooring specialist Feubo
PRESS RELEASE – Lifting and rigging specialist Crosby Group has acquired Feubo, has completed the acquisition of Feubo, a supplier of offshore mooring components for the oil and gas and wind energy markets. The acquisition, effective...Read more
Sarens moves giant 1,050-tonne splitter by road
Sarens has moved a giant 1,050-tonne heavy splitter in Kazakhstan using SPMT’s to transport the mega load over 47 kilometres of desert road. The transport was carried out for Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries which will be...Read more
Mammoet loses ALE brand following takeover
Mammoet has dropped the name ALE Heavy Lift following its takeover of the third-largest heavy lift company in the world. Effective January 8th, the business will be completely incorporated and operate under the Mammoet brand. Over...Read more