#project-cargo
(84 articles)CEVA Logistics Transports Giant Eiffel Tower Art to Burning Man
CEVA Logistics has undertaken a high-profile specialized logistics project, transporting a large-scale Eiffel Tower art installation across the Atlantic Ocean to the Burning Man festival in Nevada. Th
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
Dutch Infrastructure Crisis Threatens Heavy Lift & Project Cargo Capacity
The Netherlands is experiencing critical infrastructure constraints that are directly impacting the movement of exceptional and heavy lift cargo through the region. This infrastructure crisis represen
COLI Group Delivers 14 Transformers for Poland's Baltica 2 Wind Farm
COLI Group has completed the transport of 14 transformers destined for GE Vernova's involvement in Poland's Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project. This delivery represents a critical milestone in the d
Van Zyl Joins DHL Global Forwarding Heavy Lift Division
DHL Global Forwarding has announced a personnel appointment with Van Zyl joining the company's Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding division. This move reflects ongoing organizational development within on
Dutch Infrastructure Crisis Threatens Heavy Lift & Project Cargo Transport
The Netherlands is experiencing a significant infrastructure crisis that is directly constraining the movement of exceptional transport and heavy lift cargo across the region. This challenge affects n
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
Dutch Inland Shipping Gains Momentum From Heavy Industry Revival
The Dutch inland shipping sector is experiencing renewed momentum as emerging heavy industries—likely driven by reshoring trends and green energy infrastructure development—increase demand for barge-b
Total Movements Expands Locomotive Export Capabilities
Total Movements has announced expanded capabilities in handling locomotive exports, reinforcing its position as a specialist in heavy-lift and project forwarding services. This development represents
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
2026 Ship Operator of the Year: Heavy Lift & Project Cargo
This article announces the shortlist for the 2026 Ship Operator of the Year award in the heavy lift and project cargo segment, as featured in Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International. The award r
UK Planning Reform Gives Heavy Freight Greater Regulatory Voice
The UK planning system is undergoing a significant shift that elevates the role of heavy freight operators and project cargo specialists in infrastructure decision-making. This regulatory change refle
ARC Group Secures Major US Emergency Response Contract
ARC Group has secured a significant emergency response contract with the US government, representing a notable win in the specialized heavy lift and project forwarding sector. This contract award sign
Chipolbrok Ships 250-Tonne Hanuman Statue from India to USA
Chipolbrok, a specialized heavy lift and project cargo operator, has successfully completed the transportation of a 250-tonne Hanuman statue from India to the United States. This shipment represents a
Heavy-Lift Logistics Face Investment Risks and Equipment Gaps
The heavy-lift and project cargo sector faces mounting pressure from two interconnected challenges: tightening capital availability for equipment investment and persistent shortages of specialized hea
Zaniboni Joins Fracht Brazil: Heavy Lift Forwarding Expansion
Zaniboni has partnered with Fracht Brazil, expanding the latter's heavy lift and project forwarding capabilities in the South American market. This partnership represents a strategic alignment in the
AAL Shipping Opens Trincomalee Port for Wind Energy Cargo
AAL Shipping, a specialized breakbulk and project cargo carrier, has successfully completed its inaugural port call in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, delivering wind energy equipment. This milestone represen
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
TGP Transports Wellhead Equipment Indonesia to Azerbaijan
TGP has completed a specialized heavy lift transport operation moving a wellhead component from Indonesia to Azerbaijan. This represents a routine but noteworthy execution within the project cargo and
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
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
IDEA Logistics Handles Sweden-Turkey Yankee Dryer Heavy Lift Move
IDEA Logistics has executed a specialized heavy lift and project forwarding operation moving a Yankee dryer—a critical piece of paper manufacturing equipment—from Sweden to Turkey. This transaction ex
AI Boom Drives Data Centre Cargo Rush to US Ports
The accelerating global deployment of artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating an unprecedented surge in heavy and outsize cargo flowing into United States ports. Data centre components and
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
Grimaldi Deploys Grande Pacifico: Heavy Lift Capacity Expansion
Grimaldi, a prominent European shipping company specializing in automotive and heavy cargo logistics, has welcomed the Grande Pacifico into its operational fleet. This vessel addition represents a str
AST Successfully Delivers Breakbulk Cargo for Senegal Power Plant
AST has successfully delivered breakbulk cargo for a power generation project in Senegal, demonstrating the critical role of specialized breakbulk operators in supporting African infrastructure develo
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
MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle for Mozambique Energy Projects
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched a dedicated shuttle service to Afungi in Northern Mozambique, strategically positioning itself to capture growing demand from energy projects and infr
Project Cargo Summit 2026: Managing Logistics Volatility
The Project Cargo Summit 2026 represents an industry-wide effort by heavy lift and project forwarding specialists to develop strategies for navigating persistent market volatility while identifying co
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
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
Express Global Executes World's Largest Single BESS Shipment
Express Global Logistics has successfully executed what is reported to be the world's largest single shipment of a battery energy storage system (BESS), a significant milestone that underscores the ac
Mammoet Transports Hitachi Energy Transformer for Maersk
Mammoet, a global leader in specialized heavy transport and project logistics, has successfully executed the transportation of an oversized power transformer manufactured by Hitachi Energy through Mae
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
BigLift Completes Heavy-Lift Transport for REEF Project
BigLift has successfully completed a major transport and discharge operation for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) project, marking a significant milestone in the facility's construction
GOAL and LMTA Push for Streamlined Permitting Standards
The Global Organization of Automobile Logistics (GOAL) and the Logistics Motor Transport Association (LMTA) are jointly advocating for improvements to the permitting framework that governs heavy lift
Blue Water Launches Kazakhstan JV with Askar Tau for Heavy Lift
Blue Water, a prominent heavy lift and project forwarding company, has announced a strategic joint venture with Askar Tau, a local Kazakhstani logistics operator. This partnership represents a calcula
Flying Whales & FOX Brasil Establish Heavy-Lift Air Partnership
Flying Whales, a pioneering developer of hybrid-electric heavy-lift aircraft, has formalized a pre-commercial partnership with FOX Brasil, a major Brazilian project cargo and heavy-lift forwarding spe
Navigators Shift Project Shipments from Middle East to Asia
Navigators, a specialized project cargo operator, is strategically redirecting shipments away from Middle East routes toward Asian logistics hubs. This routing shift reflects broader market dynamics w
CEVA Logistics Secures Heavy-Lift Contract for AirTrunk AI Data Centers
CEVA Logistics has been selected to manage the complex heavy-lift and end-to-end supply chain operations for AirTrunk's hyperscale artificial intelligence data center infrastructure. This contract rep
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
Luisa Vessel Begins Initial Operations in Heavy Lift Market
The M/V Luisa has completed its first commercial operation, marking a notable development in the heavy lift and project forwarding sector. This inaugural voyage represents a standard industry mileston
CY Shipping, BigLift Launch New BC-Class Heavy Transport Vessel
CY Shipping and BigLift Shipping have jointly christened their first BC-Class heavy transport vessel, marking a strategic expansion in the heavy-lift and project cargo segment. This vessel class repre
AAL Shipping Completes Turbine Transport for Australian Wind Farm
AAL Shipping has successfully concluded its turbine transportation contract for an Australian wind farm development project. This completion marks the successful execution of a specialized heavy-lift