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(55 articles)Project Cargo Options Narrow as Supply Chain Disruption Persists
Speakers at the October Breakbulk Summit underscored that while early engagement with logistics providers helps project developers respond to disruption, success requires more than identifying alterna
Heavy Lift Forwarding Maintains Demand Pipeline Amid Margin Pressure
Heavy lift and project forwarding markets are maintaining healthy activity levels, though profit margins are coming under pressure. The sector's pipeline suggests continued demand for specialized carg
Project Logistics Providers Redraw Supply Lines for Efficiency
The heavy lift and project forwarding industry is undergoing a strategic reassessment of how supply lines are configured and managed across global networks. This redrawing of logistics routes and capa
Military Cargo Logistics: Specialized Challenges in Heavy Lift Forwarding
Military cargo movement presents distinct operational challenges that differ substantially from commercial logistics. The article examines the specialized requirements for transporting defense equipme
Central Asia Middle Corridor faces capacity pressure from growing project pipeline
Central Asia's Middle Corridor is experiencing increased pressure from a rising pipeline of heavy project cargo, creating capacity challenges for freight forwarders and logistics providers. The corrid
Peel Port Group Establishes First Head of Project Cargo Role
Peel Port Group has announced the appointment of its first dedicated Head of Project Cargo, marking an organizational shift toward specialised handling of complex, heavy-lift cargo operations. This st
US Project Logistics Growth Strains Specialized Cargo Capacity
The US project logistics sector is experiencing significant growth that is now challenging existing infrastructure and capacity constraints within the specialized heavy lift and project forwarding ind
Samudera Expands Project Cargo Capacity with Ammonia Converter Shipment
Samudera has demonstrated enhanced project cargo handling capabilities by successfully executing a complex ammonia converter shipment. This development signals the carrier's commitment to expanding it
Henning Joins Natco's Projects Team in Heavy Lift Expansion
Natco has added Henning to its projects team, marking a personnel addition to its heavy-lift and project-forwarding division. This staffing move reflects the company's commitment to expanding its proj
Geopolitical Risks Force Marine Underwriting Changes in Shipping
Geopolitical risks are fundamentally altering how marine insurers assess and price risk in ocean shipping and project cargo operations. Underwriters are implementing stricter coverage terms, higher pr
Flying Whales Advances Next-Gen Heavy Lift Capabilities
Flying Whales, the French developer of innovative heavy-lift aircraft, has reached a critical inflection point with the construction of full-scale structures, marking the transition from prototype dev
Risk Management Becomes Critical for Breakbulk & Project Cargo
Breakbulk and project cargo operations are facing intensifying risk pressures that now require sophisticated assessment and mitigation strategies. The complexity of moving specialized cargo, from heav
HLI Rail & Rigging Appoints Devlin to Project Logistics Role
HLI Rail & Rigging has appointed Devlin to a project logistics role, signaling organizational growth or structural realignment within the heavy lift and project forwarding sector. This personnel move
COLI Coordinates Global Out-of-Gauge Campaign
COLI has launched a coordinated out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo campaign spanning multiple continents, signaling increased investment in complex, non-standard shipment logistics. This multicontinental coordi
COLI Antwerp Handles Four Out-of-Gauge Shipments Globally
COLI Antwerp, a specialized cargo handling operator at the Port of Antwerp, has successfully executed four separate out-of-gauge shipments destined for different continents. This accomplishment reflec
deugro Expands PNG Operations for Papua LNG Project
deugro, a leading heavy lift and project forwarding specialist, is expanding its operational footprint in Papua New Guinea to service the Papua LNG project, a major energy infrastructure development.
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding: The Race for Power
The article references developments within the heavy lift and project forwarding sector, which specializes in transporting oversized, non-standard cargo such as industrial equipment, renewable energy
Project Logistics: Managing Complex & Unconventional Cargo Moves
Project logistics represents one of the most complex and unpredictable segments of global supply chain operations, requiring specialized expertise, custom routing, and often unprecedented problem-solv
Osprey Opens New Logistics Base for Sizewell C Nuclear Project
Osprey, a heavy lift and project forwarding specialist, has established a new dedicated logistics base to support construction and delivery operations for the Sizewell C nuclear power station project
XLP and SCL Coordinate Oversized Cargo Route to Argentina
XLP member SCL has successfully coordinated the movement of oversized project cargo from Mexico to Argentina, demonstrating specialized logistics capabilities for energy infrastructure development. Th
Blue Water Secures Logistics Contract with Noble in Suriname
Blue Water has secured a new logistics contract with Noble in Suriname, marking a notable expansion of the company's service capabilities in South America. This agreement represents a positive develop
ABS and JB Energy Tackle Floating Wind Decommissioning Logistics
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) and JB Energy are collaborating to assess and develop logistics solutions for decommissioning floating offshore wind installations. This initiative represents a signi
Sarjak Container Lines Masters OOG Cargo Route to Vietnam
Sarjak Container Lines has demonstrated operational excellence by successfully executing a challenging out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo shipment from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City. This achievement highlights t
Dutch Ports Reverse Night Closure Plan for Large Vessels
The Netherlands has reversed its previous policy requiring night closures for large vessel operations at Dutch ports, marking a significant operational win for the maritime and heavy lift sectors. Thi
New 17,000-dwt Semi-Liner Design Enhances Project Cargo Capacity
Deltamarin and Toepfer have jointly unveiled a new 17,000-deadweight-ton (dwt) semi-liner multipurpose project (MPP) vessel design, marking a strategic advancement in specialized shipping for project
CEVA Logistics Ships Giant Eiffel Tower Art Across Atlantic
CEVA Logistics executed a specialized transatlantic shipment of a large-scale Eiffel Tower art installation destined for the Burning Man festival in the United States. This project demonstrates the lo
COLI Group Delivers 14 Transformers for Poland's Baltica 2 Wind Farm
COLI Group has successfully completed the transport of 14 transformers destined for GE Vernova's Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland, marking a significant milestone in the project cargo logistics
Blue Water Appoints Ude to Lead European Project Forwarding
Blue Water, a heavy lift and project forwarding specialist, has appointed Ude to a leadership role focused on expanding and strengthening its European project portfolio. This personnel move signals th
Neele-Vat Moves 1,000-Tonne Project Cargo China to Hungary
Neele-Vat, a specialized heavy lift and project forwarding company, has completed the movement of 1,000 tonnes of project cargo across the China-Hungary corridor. This shipment underscores the sustain
Data Center Boom Strains US Project Cargo Capacity
The explosive growth in data center construction across the United States is triggering unexpected bottlenecks in project cargo logistics. As hyperscalers rush to deploy AI infrastructure and support
deugro Joint Venture Expands LNG Support in Papua New Guinea
deugro, a global leader in specialized logistics and heavy-lift cargo transport, has established a strategic joint venture partnership to enhance its operational footprint in Papua New Guinea's energy
Allelys Boosts Lifting Capacity with Enerpac SBL1100
Allelys, a specialist in heavy-lift and project forwarding logistics, has announced a strategic equipment upgrade featuring the Enerpac SBL1100 lifting system. This procurement decision reflects the c
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding Named to 2026 Awards Shortlist
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International has been selected for recognition in a 2026 Project of the Year awards program, highlighting excellence within the specialized heavy lift and project forw
Jassper Shipping Expands Breakbulk with USD 50M Investment
Jassper Shipping has announced a significant USD 50 million investment in a strategic expansion of its breakbulk operations, signaling confidence in growing demand for specialized cargo handling servi
deugro Ships 5,180 Tonnes of Cables to Saudi Arabia
deugro, a global heavy lift and project forwarding specialist, has completed the ocean transport of 5,180 tonnes of electrical cables from China to Saudi Arabia. This shipment represents a routine but
Tata Steel Strengthens Heavy Cargo Network Against Weather Disruption
Tata Steel has announced strategic investments to fortify its heavy cargo logistics network against weather-related operational disruptions. This forward-looking initiative reflects the steel giant's
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding Named 2026 Provider of the Year
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International has been shortlisted for a 2026 Project Logistics Provider of the Year award, highlighting recognition within the specialized logistics sector. This recog
AAL Completes First Trincomalee Call for Sri Lankan Wind Project
AAL (Ascertain Advantage Limited) has successfully completed its first port call at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, delivering cargo for a major wind energy project. This maiden call represents an important l
Project Logistics Leaders Call for Flexibility in Volatile Market
The Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding Global (THLG) member community has identified flexibility as a critical strategic imperative in navigating an increasingly volatile project logistics market. This c
Oversize Load Tariffs Strain US Operators Amid Growing Concern
US-based oversize logistics operators are confronting a dual challenge of rising tariff exposure and increasingly stringent oversize load regulations that threaten both profitability and service relia
2026 Port/Terminal Operator of the Year: Industry Recognition
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International has released its 2026 Port/Terminal Operator of the Year shortlist, recognizing leading operators in the global heavy lift and project forwarding sector.
Ports Adapt as Renewable Energy Project Shipments Decline
Port terminals globally are reassessing operational strategies as project forwarding activity tied to wind energy installations faces slowdown. The renewable energy sector's intermittent demand for he
Toepfer Transport Updates Monthly Multipurpose Shipping Rates
Toepfer Transport has released its monthly multipurpose shipping rate update, providing market intelligence to project cargo and heavy lift forwarding professionals. This routine rate publication serv
SCL Expands Vietnam Project Cargo Footprint via Local Partnership
SCL, a supply chain and logistics provider, is making a deliberate market entry move into Vietnam's project cargo sector by establishing a local partnership. This represents a calculated expansion str
EXG Marks Milestone BESS Project with Heavy Lift Specialist
EXG has completed a significant battery energy storage system (BESS) project utilizing specialized heavy lift and project forwarding capabilities, marking a notable milestone in the energy infrastruct
Greek Broker Reveals Marine Logistics Behind Odyssey Film
A Greek shipping broker has disclosed the intricate marine logistics network orchestrated for the production of a major blockbuster film, highlighting the specialized ocean freight and breakbulk opera
Maersk Delivers Specialized Cargo for Korean Energy Company
Maersk has successfully delivered specialized cargo to a Korean energy company, reinforcing its position in the specialized and project logistics segment of ocean freight. This type of operation typic
RoliProjects Deploys StorageChain AI for Project Logistics
RoliProjects, a player in heavy lift and project forwarding, has adopted StorageChain AI technology to enhance its project logistics operations. This adoption represents a targeted technology upgrade
Brazil's Capital Goods Imports Surge Project Cargo Demand
Brazil is experiencing a surge in capital goods imports, creating increased demand for specialized project cargo logistics services. This trend reflects growing investment in infrastructure and indust
Deugro Flags Critical Air Freight Capacity Pressure Amid Disruptions
Deugro, a leading global provider of heavy-lift and project cargo services, has publicly flagged significant capacity pressures in the air freight market amid ongoing supply chain disruptions. This wa