More MPP operators cancel Panama Canal transit
Following Panama Canal Authority’s Advisory to Shipping No. A-48-2023, several MPP carriers and operators have decided to cancel traversing the canal until May or June 2024. United Heavy Lift got the ball rolling with several...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
UHL Finesse delivers Liebherr MHC to West Africa Container Terminal
West Africa Container Terminal recently took delivery of high-tech Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC), enhancing service delivery at Onne terminal, effectively restating its position as the best equipped port terminal in Nigeria’s eastern ports.Read more
United Heavy Lift takes delivery of UHL Felicity
Only days after the company placed a new order for an F900 Eco-Lifter pair that the CSSC Hudong shipyard in Shanghai, China, United Heavy Lift has taken delivery of its 17th newbuild, the UHL Felicity. Read more
UHL orders two more F900 Eco-Lifters at CSSC
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has continued its push to modernise its fleet and stay aligned with its newly developed ESG strategy with a new order for Eco-Lifter newbuilds. The order for additional two F900x Eco-Lifter...Read more
UHL, Ocean 7 open fifth joint office
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has partnered up with another heavy lift, project and general cargo transportation specialist, Ocean 7 Projects at its UHL Americas branch office in Houston, Texas. UHL’s Houston office has already started...Read more
United Heavy Lift takes delivery of MV UHL Fighter
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has taken delivery of the MV UHL Fighter, the 16th vessel in a series of 17 F900 Eco-Lifter newbuilds. The vessel was delivered on December 11 at the Hudong shipyard in...Read more
United Heavy Lift ties with COACH Solutions in digitalisation push
United Heavy Lift (UHL), a heavy lift, breakbulk and project cargoes transporter, has struck a digitalisation deal with Kongsberg Digital owned COACH Solutions. Under the agreement UHL will continue its increased focus on digitalization and...Read more
UHL partnered with Kurt Zech to acquire new F900 vessels
ShippingUnited Heavy Lift’s eight new F900 Ecolift vessels have been financed by the Gustav Zech Fund of Bremen entrepreneur Kurt Zech, who was also the investor behind the now-bankrupt breakbulk carrier Zeamarine. UHL is said...Read more
UHL expands fleet with eight new heavy-lift vessels
ShippingUnited Heavy Lift has taken delivery of the first of eight newly built F900 heavy-lift vessels, the MV UHL Faith. With the investment, the German project carrier wants to contribute to eco-friendly shipping and further...Read moreUHL opens own Houston office following SAL’s takeover of Intermarine
United Heavy Lift (UHL) is opening a new office in Houston which will be managed by Rene Pedersen, who joins the company from Intermarine. The move follows shortly after SAL Heavy Lift acquired a majority...Read more
UHL and Marguisa create joint venture to continue Africa services
ShippingUnited Heavy Lift and Marguisa have established a joint venture called United Marguisa Lines to continue their joint services to Africa. “The first year of the joint sailings has proven valuable to many clients and...Read moreUnited O7 expands in the Middle East with Dubai office
ShippingUnited Heavy Lift and Ocean7 Projects have expanded their Middle East presence by opening a new office in Dubai under their joint United O7 brand. The office will focus on chartering and is headed by Anup...Read more
UHL names DUO Shipping as exclusive agent for Turkey
AfricaUnited Heavy Lift (UHL) has signed an agreement with DUO Shipping to be the company’s exclusive commercial representative in Turkey. The contract takes immediate effect and will help the German project carrier to expand its...Read moreUnited Shipping Group plans further fleet expansion
Heavy TransportIt’s been a busy year for United Shipping Group, launching a new heavy transport company, expanding into the US and growing its vessel fleet. And the German project carrier is not finished yet, managing director...Read more
United Heavy Lift moves 8,000-tonne turret
OffshoreUnited Heavy Lift has safely moved an 8,000-tonne turret for Equinor’s new Johan Castberg FPSO. The turret is designed by SBM Offshore and will now be shipped from Drydocks World Dubai to Singapore where the...Read more
United Heavy Lift and Intermarine team up in North America
Heavy-lift fleetUnited Heavy Lift and Intermarine have teamed up in North America. The German heavy-lift carrier has appointed Intermarine as its exclusive commercial agent for the continent. “Together we are stronger and together we will move...Read more
United O7 readying to open US office in Houston
US MarketUnited O7, the joint venture of United Heavy Lift and Ocean7 Projects, is readying to open a new joint office in Houston. “We are slowly moving forward and finding customers for our ships”, says managing...Read more