#specialized-shipping
(29 articles)AAL Completes Nine-Voyage Steel Bridge Transport for Melbourne North East Link
AAL completed a multi-voyage ocean freight operation to transport steel bridge components for Melbourne's North East Link infrastructure project. The nine-voyage solution demonstrates the logistics co
Deugro and dteq Successfully Deliver Power Transformers to Scotland
Deugro and dteq Transport Engineering Solutions executed a coordinated heavy-lift project shipment, transporting two large power transformers from a German manufacturing facility to a construction sit
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
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
Ambercor and Origin FGL expand Turkey-USA tank shipments
Ambercor and Origin FGL are executing a series of tank deliveries on the Turkey-USA trade lane, signaling sustained demand for specialized heavy lift services between these regions. This project repre
Heavy-Lift Maritime Market Surges to $42B by 2035
The heavy-lift and project cargo maritime transportation sector is experiencing steady expansion, projected to reach USD 42,079.57 million by 2035 at a 4% compound annual growth rate. This market enco
Rhenus Projects Logistics Delivers Transformers for Canadian Industrial Project
Rhenus Projects Logistics has successfully executed the delivery of critical transformers to support a major industrial project in Canada. This shipment represents a meaningful engagement for the spec
Maritime Nantaise Expands Fleet With New RoRo Vessel for Space Cargo
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise (CMN), a French maritime operator, has announced an order for a new roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel specifically configured for space industry logistics. This procurement re
DHL Express Launches Heavy Weight Express Service
DHL Express has unveiled a new Heavy Weight Express service, expanding its portfolio of specialized shipping solutions. This service addresses a specific market segment focused on heavier, oversized c
HPL One Appoints Koshy to Leadership Role
HPL One, a specialized logistics provider focused on heavy lift and project forwarding operations, has appointed Koshy to an unspecified leadership position. While the article provides limited details
DHL Expands Life Sciences Logistics Hub in Singapore
DHL Group is significantly expanding its life sciences and healthcare logistics infrastructure in Singapore, marking a strategic move to deepen its presence in one of Asia Pacific's fastest-growing ph
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
FedEx Expands Cold Chain Capacity for Pharma Growth
FedEx is pursuing deliberate expansion of its cold chain logistics capabilities under healthcare sector leadership, signaling intensified competition in temperature-controlled pharmaceutical distribut
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
Jassper Shipping Secures $50M to Expand Project & Bulk Cargo
Jassper Shipping has secured $50 million in growth capital to expand its project logistics and bulk cargo operations, signaling confidence in demand for specialized shipping services. This capital inf
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
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
Equipment Fragmentation Threatens Project Logistics Networks
The fragmentation of the equipment sector is creating structural vulnerabilities in project logistics operations globally. As suppliers become increasingly specialized and geographically dispersed, pr
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
Ningbo Ocean Shipping Enters Vehicle Transport with LNG Car-Carrier
Ningbo Ocean Shipping has marked its entry into the vehicle transportation sector by chartering the Clean Star, a 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuelled car-carrier from European owner Atlas EMF, under a two-year
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
COSCO Orders 8 Heavy Lift MPVs for Offshore Wind Logistics
COSCO's procurement of eight multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) represents a strategic capital allocation toward the rapidly expanding offshore wind logistics market. This acquisition demonstrates confidenc
FedEx Launches Dedicated Life Sciences Organization
FedEx has announced the creation of a dedicated Life Sciences Organization, signaling a major strategic commitment to the high-growth pharmaceutical and biologics sector. This move reflects industry r
FedEx Life Sciences Division Addresses Complex Healthcare Logistics
FedEx has established a dedicated Life Sciences division to address the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry's escalating logistical complexity. The new division will manage pharmaceuticals, biologi
FedEx Creates Dedicated Life Sciences Unit for Healthcare Logistics
FedEx has announced the creation of a dedicated life sciences unit designed to consolidate and enhance its existing healthcare logistics capabilities. This strategic reorganization integrates speciali
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 simultane
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
CY Frontier Launches First of Four Heavy Transport Vessels
CY Frontier has introduced the first vessel in a series of four newly built heavy transport ships, marking a significant expansion of specialized shipping capacity for oversized and heavy project carg
IDEA Logistics Moves Gas Turbine from Saudi Arabia to Turkey
IDEA Logistics has completed the transportation of a gas turbine unit from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye, demonstrating specialized heavy lift and project cargo capabilities in the energy sector. This shipm