The Saint-Malo is en route to Europe and is expected to arrive at its home port by the end of the year, entering service on February 12, 2025. Like four of the five E-Flexer vessels Stena RoRo is delivering to Brittany Ferries, the Saint-Malo will be powered by state-of-the-art multi-fuel engines and the market’s largest battery-hybrid package—an impressive 12 MWh.

In early December, Vertom, a Netherlands-based shipping company, took delivery of Vertom Rita, the first of a series of 12 advanced diesel-electric shortsea vessels ordered from Chowgule Shipyards in India.

Mammoet has started a major bridge replacement project at Amsterdam Centraal Station. The project includes the replacement of four steel railway bridges and one concrete bridge on the east side of the station, with minimal impact on commuter traffic.

In a strategic move to enhance its service offering for the crane, marine, and offshore industries, Hendrik Veder Group UK has announced a partnership with Test and Lift Engineering Services, a leading load testing expert based in England.

The St. Lawrence Seaway and Canada’s Algoma Central are collaborating to refloat the Tim S. Dool, a 28,471 dwt bulk carrier that has been grounded on the St. Lawrence River since midday on Saturday, 23 November.

The wind turbine installation vessel Brave Tern is nearing the completion of a significant upgrade at the Navantia Ferrol shipyard but has encountered an unexpected issue. During the final stages of testing, the vessel accidentally knocked over a 25-tonne crane on the quayside.

As world leaders and experts gather at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the maritime industry is under the spotlight for its role in tackling climate change. With 80-90% of global trade by volume transported by sea, the sector is crucial in driving the global energy transition.

Mammoet has signed a contract with Buss Ports to marshal wind turbine generator foundations for two of Europe’s biggest offshore wind farm projects – RWE’s Nordseecluster A (Germany) and Thor (Denmark).

The Port of Aalborg has enhanced its operational capabilities with the arrival of a new Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane. This cutting-edge machinery is set to play a pivotal role in handling project cargo, particularly components for offshore wind energy, while also supporting the movement of dry bulk goods and containers.

Following the successful launch of Sea Change, the first hydrogen-powered ferry in the United States, SWITCH is poised to embark on its next groundbreaking zero-emission vessel project. This initiative will focus on the U.S. construction of an advanced DNVGL-classed RoPax ferry, based on the innovative design of Norway’s MF Hydra.

The Port of Kalama has received a major boost for its TEMCO Rail Expansion Project with a $26.3 million grant from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Rail Administration (FRA) under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Programme.

Rotterdam-based Broekman Logistics has enhanced its breakbulk operations by acquiring B.V. Expeditie- en Stuwadoors Maatschappij J.C. Meijers, a respected name in the Rotterdam stevedoring sector.

KCC has chosen to install bound4blue’s eSAIL solution following a thorough study of alternative sail technologies. The study identified eSAILs as the most efficient option for the evaluated vessels and their trade routes.

HTL Logistics India Pvt Ltd, a Conqueror member based in Ahmedabad, India, has successfully managed the transportation of nine sets of windmill blades from Tuticorin, India, to Brownsville, USA.

Kalmar has announced a major deal to supply 26 Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Générale de Manutention Portuaire (GMP) at the Port of Le Havre, France. The order, which also includes the MyKalmar Insight performance management tool, was booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2024 order intake.

When it comes to lifting and transporting, Mammoet is a global heavyweight. And we also like to make ourselves strong locally. Whether you want to install bridge parts or the finishing touches on a construction project and moverover last miles and/or load-outs/ins for you projects.

AXL 2024 has once again confirmed its status as the must-attend event for the breakbulk, project cargo, heavy lift and RoRo industries. This year’s conference and exhibition welcomed nearly 4,000 attendees from 58 countries, alongside more than 100 exhibitors.

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, and Almajdouie Logistics, a top provider of comprehensive logistics solutions in the Middle East, have officially signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).