Russian project cargo market continues to grow despite pandemic
RussiaThe Russian market of oversize cargo transport keeps growing at a steady pace despite the pandemic and the associated negative economic consequences, say leading transport companies operating in this field.Read more
Port of Bilbao records strong growth in wind components despite Covid-19
Wind energy logisticsThe Port of Bilbao has recorded strong growth in the throughput of wind energy components in the first half of 2020. Despite the coronavirus, which caused many manufacturers to temporarily shut down factories, volumes rose...Read more
Vestas increases revenue by 67% despite “challenging circumstances”
OEMVestas has increased its revenue by 67% in the second quarter to a total of EUR 3.5 billion. While the pandemic is creating some difficulties, the turbine manufacturer is confident about the remainder of 2020...Read more
Russia forecasts significant growth in super-heavy cargo transports
ConstructionThe Russian market for super heavy cargo is expected to grow by 2 to 4% annually in the next few years. In addition to the domestic power industry, the development of hydrocarbon reserves in Northern...Read more
Nordic fund plans large offshore wind investment at Port of Esbjerg
Offshore windNordic infrastructure fund Infranode plans to invest 134 million euros in offshore wind infrastructure at Port Esbjerg in Denmark as the port is readying itself for a fivefold increase in North Sea projects. Read more
Blue Water Shipping targets growing oil industry in Guyana
Oil & GasBlue Water Shipping has opened a new project logistics office in Guyana expecting to profit from the growing oil & gas industry in the region. “We see an increasing demand for complete project management”, says...Read more
IEA: Offshore wind to become 1 trillion dollar industry
Offshore windOffshore wind capacity may increase 15-fold and attract around USD 1 trillion of cumulative investment by 2040, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concludes in a new report about the future of the offshore wind market....Read more
Sif expects tens of millions in revenue from new marshalling services
Sif is expanding its production facility in the port of Rotterdam with another 20 hectares to provide marshalling space and onshore support services for the offshore wind industry. DEME will be the launching customer of...Read more
Containers drive growth in Rotterdam, breakbulk remains stable
The port of Rotterdam has recorded a total throughput of 240.7 million tonnes in the first six months of 2019, 3.4% more than in the first six months of 2018. The growth was mainly driven...Read more
Drewry downgrades multipurpose shipping outlook, but still expects growth
Drewry has downgraded its outlook for multipurpose shipping. Weaker projected global economic growth, greater competition from the dry bulk and container sectors, and slower ship demolitions are expected to negatively impact the industry. The ongoing trade...Read more
Port of Esbjerg is gearing up for growth in high and heavy cargo
The Port of Esbjerg is gearing up for growth in the handling of high and heavy cargoes with the purchase of a new Liebherr LHM 800 crane that can lift up to 308 tonnes. ”We...Read more
Rob Grool to grow Zeaborn’s managed fleet to over 250 vessels as new CEO
Change of leadershipWith effect from today, Rob Grool is taking over the leadership of Zeaborn Ship Management from Holger Strack, who has been acting as the company’s interim CEO since the beginning of the year. Together with...Read more
Port of Rotterdam: “We see room to grow our breakbulk throughput”
The Port of Rotterdam saw its conventional breakbulk volumes grow with 3.1% in the first quarter of 2019. The lifting of the American import ban on Russian aluminium had a lot to do with that,...Read more
UK to quadruple its offshore wind capacity by 2030
Offshore windThe British offshore wind industry is celebrating a ‘landmark’ Sector Deal with the government which will lead to significant growth in terms of both capacity and export. “It is the first Sector Deal for a renewable...Read more