CLdN starts direct service between UK and Spain
CLdN has started a new pure ro/ro service between the UK, Ireland and Spain to keep cargo moving amidst the corona crisis. With all cargoes being moved unaccompanied by truck drivers or passengers, the service...Read more
BIFA: extend Brexit transition to cushion corona shock
PRESS RELEASE – The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling upon the UK government to request an extension to the Brexit transition period. As a result of the coronavirus, “members will be less well...Read more
Industrial equipment manufacturer JCB halts all UK production
PRESS RELEASE – Industrial equipment manufacturer JCB has stopped production at all of its UK manufacturing plants as disruption resulting from the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic causes an unprecedented reduction in global demand. The company has halted...Read more
“Double-edged crisis could lead to catastrophic job loss”
The British oil industry is sounding the alarm warning that the oil price war and Covid-19 could drive the North Sea oil and gas industry over the cliff edge, putting tens of thousands of offshore...Read more
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
‘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
Collett expands with 7,000m2 warehousing facility
PRESS RELEASE – Leading specialist transport company Collett & Sons has expanded its operations, purchasing 7,000 square metres of warehousing and office space at its new Bradford site in the West Yorkshire region in the...Read more
Port of Felixstowe Upgrades Ro/Ro Facilities
PRESS RELEASE – In her first port visit of 2020, Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP has inspected the site of work to upgrade Roll-on/Roll-off facilities at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. The works will allow the...Read more
Jan de Nul secures contract for world’s largest wind farm
Jan de Nul has secured a major offshore wind contract. The company will install the turbines for the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farms, which is the largest wind project in the world. Jan...Read more
Rhenus Logistics buys UK-based PSL Group
Rhenus Logistics has acquired 100% ownership of The PSL Group, a European express specialist based in the UK. Rhenus says the takeover will open up new opportunities, services, and expertise to the customers of both...Read moreEquinor obtains five new exploration licenses for UK Shelf
The Oil and Gas Authority has granted Norwegian oil major Equinor five new licenses for exploration on the UK Continental Shelf, which is a major market for the oil company. The licences are situated in the...Read more
DEME wins EUR 200 million offshore wind contract
DEME Offshore has been awarded a major contract for the transport and installation of 165 foundations and turbines at Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm in the UK. The 1.4 GW Hornsea Two offshore wind farm...Read more
Spliethoff and BigLift establish new commercial venture in UK
Spliethoff has opened a new commercial venture called Spliethoff-BigLift UK to expand and develop the commercial representation of Spliethoff and Biglift Shipping in the UK. The move is not motivated by Brexit a spokesperson for...Read more