#project-forwarding
(31 articles)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
2026 Ship Operator of Year: Breakbulk Heavy-Lift Leader
This article announces a shortlist recognition for a ship operator in the breakbulk and heavy-lift project forwarding sector. The feature highlights competitive differentiation in specialized vessel o
UPF Group Enters Rwanda Market with Heavy Lift Capabilities
UPF Group, a prominent player in heavy lift and project forwarding services, has announced its expansion into Rwanda, marking a strategic entry into the East African market. This move represents the c
US-Canada Tariff Battle Disrupts Oversized Cargo Supply Chains
The intensifying tariff dispute between the United States and Canada is creating significant headwinds for the oversized and project cargo logistics sector, a critical but often overlooked segment of
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding Int'l Safety and Training Award 2026
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International has been shortlisted for recognition in the 2026 Safety and Training Award program, highlighting the organization's commitment to occupational safety and
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
ABB Secures Major Grand Tour Propulsion Contract
ABB has secured a major propulsion contract for the Grand Tour project, representing a notable win in the competitive marine technology procurement landscape. This contract demonstrates continued dema
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
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.
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
2026 Overland Transport Provider of the Year Award Finalists
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International has announced a shortlist spotlight recognizing excellence in overland transport provision for 2026. This recognition program highlights leading providers
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
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
UTC Appoints Lange as VP of Special Projects
UTC has announced the promotion of Lange to Vice President of Special Projects, signaling the company's continued investment in its heavy lift and project forwarding division. This leadership elevatio
AI Stock Sell-Off Unlikely to Slow Air Cargo Growth
A significant market correction in AI-related semiconductor stocks—including a $238 billion loss for Nvidia alone—has sparked concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom. However, industry observ
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
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding Shortlisted for 2026 ESG Award
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International has been shortlisted for a 2026 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Award, signaling growing industry recognition of sustainability commitments wi
Toepfer Transport Updates Monthly Multipurpose Shipping Rates
Toepfer Transport has released its monthly multipurpose shipping rate update through Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International, providing market participants with current pricing benchmarks for mu
Heavy Lift Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
The Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International organization has unveiled the shortlist for its 2026 Heavy Lift Awards, celebrating outstanding performance and innovation within the specialized heav
Crane Worldwide Logistics Expands into Malaysia
Crane Worldwide Logistics has established a new office in Malaysia, marking a strategic expansion of its Southeast Asian footprint in the heavy lift and project forwarding sector. This move reflects g
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
Dutch Superyacht Reaches Sea via Barge and SPMT Solution
A Dutch superyacht manufacturer successfully employed an integrated transport solution combining barges and Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) to move a luxury vessel from shipyard to sea. Th
BigLift and CY Launch New Heavy Lift Frontier in Shipping
BigLift and CY have announced a new collaboration focused on expanding heavy lift and project forwarding capabilities. This partnership represents a notable development in specialized shipping, where
SCALES Acquires Adekma to Expand Heavy Lift Capabilities
SCALES, a logistics and industrial services company, has acquired Adekma as part of a strategic push to expand its industrial logistics portfolio. This acquisition reflects the ongoing consolidation t
Niconlift Platform Simplifies Heavy Load Handling Operations
Niconlift has introduced a new platform designed to simplify the complexity inherent in heavy load and project forwarding logistics. This launch addresses a persistent operational challenge in the spe
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
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
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
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
Broekman Logistics Navigates Mundra Port Customs for Complex Cargo
Broekman Logistics successfully managed a complex multi-container import operation at Mundra Port in India, navigating stringent customs procedures and regulatory requirements that characterize India'
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