#heavy-lift
(22 articles)China's Energy Export Boom Drives Project Cargo Growth
China has emerged as a dominant force in global project cargo and heavy lift logistics, driven by its substantial energy infrastructure exports. The country's export machine continues to move large-sc
Canadian Project Cargo Demand Accelerates Amid Growth
The Canadian project forwarding and heavy lift market is experiencing accelerating demand as infrastructure and industrial projects gain momentum. This positive development signals strengthening econo
Denzai Secures KAFCO Contract for Heavy Lift Services
Denzai has been awarded a contract by KAFCO to provide heavy lift and project forwarding services, marking a business development win for the specialized logistics provider. This contract award reflec
Container Lines Pivot to Premium OOG Business Model
Container shipping lines are increasingly targeting the out-of-gauge (OOG) and project cargo market as a strategic revenue diversification play. This shift reflects carriers' efforts to optimize vesse
Enerpac Launches CR Series Cribbing Rings for Heavy Lift Operations
Enerpac has introduced its CR series cribbing rings, representing an incremental product innovation in the heavy lifting and rigging equipment market. This development signals continued investment in
Rail Breakthrough Unlocks Out-of-Gauge Cargo Transport
A significant advancement in rail transport infrastructure now enables the movement of out-of-gauge cargo—oversized freight that previously faced routing restrictions or mode shifts to road or air. Th
Ultrabulk Reshuffles Leadership in MPP Operations
Ultrabulk has announced leadership changes within its MPP (Major Project Promotion) operations, signaling organizational realignment within the company's heavy lift and project forwarding division. Wh
Balena Projects Executes Complex Breakbulk Shipment to Brazil
Balena Projects has successfully executed a complex breakbulk shipment to Brazil, demonstrating the company's capability in handling non-containerized, project-based cargo operations. This completion
NSAL Manages AOG Project with Heavy-Lift Capabilities
NSAL has successfully executed an Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) project, showcasing its specialized capabilities in emergency aviation logistics and heavy-lift project forwarding. This engagement highlight
Hormuz Crisis Threatens Project Logistics on Multiple Fronts
Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz present a multi-layered threat to project logistics and heavy-lift cargo operations globally. The situation impacts routing flexibility, insurance premiums, and ves
Transatlantic Tunnel-Boring Equipment Shipment Powers Hudson River Project
A significant transatlantic shipment of tunnel-boring machinery has arrived in support of the Hudson River project, marking an important logistics milestone for specialized heavy-lift cargo operations
Baltic Ports Strengthen Project Cargo Capabilities for Wind Energy
Baltic ports are positioning themselves as strategic gateways for project cargo logistics, particularly for wind energy and renewable infrastructure components. The region's ports are leveraging geogr
MPP Charter Rates Remain Stable Despite Hormuz Strait Tensions
Multi-purpose (MPP) charter rates have demonstrated unexpected stability even as geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz create uncertainty for global shipping lanes. This resilience suggest
DSV Overcomes Iraq Logistics Bottlenecks for Energy Projects
DSV has successfully executed logistics operations to support Iraq's energy infrastructure expansion, demonstrating how specialized carriers can navigate the complex bottleneck challenges inherent in
Netherlands Military Secures Wagenborg LoLo Deal for Sealift Expansion
The Netherlands military has entered into a significant procurement agreement with Wagenborg to expand its heavy sealift capacity through dedicated roll-on/roll-off (LoLo) vessel services. This strate
UTC Overseas Delivers 410-Tonne Industrial Press to Vietnam
UTC Overseas has completed the shipment of a 410-tonne industrial press to Vietnam using ONE (Ocean Network Express) container services, signaling continued activity in project cargo movements within
Modern Shipping Launches Karachi-CIS Transit Solution
Modern Shipping has established a new dedicated transit solution connecting Karachi, Pakistan's primary port, to Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) markets. This development represents a strateg
Wind Turbine Shipping Risks: Critical Controls for Safe Delivery
Wind turbine shipment failures at sea represent a growing operational challenge for renewable energy supply chains, combining project cargo complexity with the inherent risks of heavy-lift maritime op
Sogedim & Fortune International Expand Project Cargo Capabilities
Sogedim has announced a strategic partnership with Fortune International to enhance its project cargo and heavy lift service offerings. This collaboration represents a targeted expansion within the sp
Maersk Transports Erium's Oversized Cargo Across Challenging Terrain
Maersk has undertaken a specialized logistics operation to transport oversized cargo for Erium across challenging terrain conditions. This case demonstrates the carrier's capability in project cargo a
ESTA Awards Recognise Special Projects and Supply Chain Talent
The European Shipping and Trading Association (ESTA) has announced its annual awards programme, honouring exceptional projects and individuals within the heavy lift and project forwarding sector. Thes
Blue Water Ships 38-Metre Aircraft Fuselage Estonia to Denmark
Blue Water completed a specialized ocean freight shipment transporting a 38-metre Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft fuselage from Estonia to Denmark. This project cargo movement highlights the continued dema