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(49 articles)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
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
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
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
ESTA Endorses Intelligent Access Technology for European Transport
The European Shippers Association (ESTA) has publicly endorsed the adoption of Intelligent Access technology to support the European transport sector. This endorsement represents a significant industr
EU Fast-Tracks Military Schengen to Reduce Transit Delays
The European Parliament is accelerating implementation of a "Military Schengen" framework designed to reduce administrative and logistical delays for cross-border movements of heavy equipment and proj
Project Cargo Faces Perfect Storm: Delays, Capacity Crunch, Talent Gap
The project cargo sector—a specialized niche handling oversized, high-value equipment and machinery—is facing a perfect storm of operational headwinds. Industry participants are contending simultaneou
Specialized Fleet Owners Struggle With End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling
Specialized fleet owners operating heavy lift and project forwarding equipment are encountering significant obstacles in recycling aging assets, a structural challenge that extends beyond routine vehi
TT Club Appoints Egerström as New Commercial Director
TT Club, a leading mutual insurance provider for the transport and logistics sector, has appointed Egerström to the position of commercial director. This executive appointment reflects the organizatio
Rhenus & COSCO SHIPPING Partner on Heavy-Lift Project Cargo
Rhenus, a leading German logistics provider, has announced a strategic partnership with COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers to enhance joint capabilities in project cargo and heavy-lift operations. Th
Rhenus & COSCO Expand Cuxhaven Hub for Heavy Lift Cargo
Rhenus and COSCO have announced a strategic partnership to expand and scale operations at the Cuxhaven port hub, signaling a significant investment in heavy lift and project cargo handling capacity in
EU MEPs Adopt Military Mobility Position for Defense Transport
The European Parliament has adopted a unified position on Military Mobility regulations, marking a significant step in harmonizing cross-border transportation rules for defense equipment and heavy mil
Radia and Blue Water Shipping Partner for Global Oversized Cargo Solutions
Radia and Blue Water Shipping have announced a strategic partnership designed to enhance their combined capabilities in handling oversized and complex logistics requirements across global trade lanes.
G2 Ocean Launches Emission Reduction Certificates for Shipping
G2 Ocean has introduced Emission Reduction Certificates (ERCs), a new financial instrument designed to help ocean freight operators—particularly those in heavy lift and project forwarding—quantify and
Ian Taylor Enhances Pilotage Reliability for Project Cargo in Magellan Strait
Ian Taylor, a specialized maritime services provider, is reinforcing its pilotage capabilities for project cargo operators transiting the Strait of Magellan. This development addresses a critical oper
Hyperscalers Drive Modular Logistics Revolution
Hyperscalers—major cloud and technology companies—are fundamentally transforming logistics operations by adopting modular infrastructure approaches. This shift represents a departure from traditional
Gebrüder Weiss Ships Doppelmayr Cable Car System to Malaysia
Gebrüder Weiss, an established Austrian transport and logistics company, has completed a specialized shipment of Doppelmayr cable car equipment to Malaysia. This project highlights the continuing dema
Broekman Expands Heavy Lift Capacity With New Liebherr Crane
Broekman, a Netherlands-based project cargo and forwarding specialist, has invested in a new Liebherr crane to expand its heavy lift and project forwarding capacity. This strategic equipment acquisiti
Manuport Logistics Executes Complex FPSO Skid Transport
Manuport Logistics, a member of XLP (a specialized logistics network), has successfully executed a complex Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit component transport operation. This ac
Spanish Ports Showcase Project Cargo Capabilities at Breakbulk Europe
Spanish ports are actively promoting their specialized capabilities in handling project cargo and breakbulk shipments at the Breakbulk Europe conference, a leading industry event for heavy-lift and no
Union Challenges Military Mobility Package Logistics Feasibility
A labor union has raised serious concerns about the logistics capacity underlying Europe's Military Mobility Package, characterizing current planning assumptions as 'delusional.' The union's assessmen
DSV Consolidates APAC Project Logistics Under Pinz Leadership
DSV has placed its Asia-Pacific project logistics operations under Pinz's management, representing an organizational consolidation in a key growth region for specialized freight. This move reflects th
Project Cargo Summit Early Bird Registration Now Open
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International has opened early bird registration for its Project Cargo Summit, a flagship industry conference for professionals in project logistics, heavy lift operati
UAL and Vertom Form Strategic Heavy Lift Partnership
UAL and Vertom have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening their combined capabilities in the heavy lift and project forwarding sector. This partnership represents a notable consol
Total Movements Expands Overland Transport Capacity
Total Movements has announced an expansion of its overland transport capacity, signaling growth in the project forwarding and heavy-lift logistics sector. This expansion reflects rising demand for spe