#heavy-lift
(44 articles)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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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