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CF&S Estonia are pleased to share an unexpected challenge they encountered this past month that put their problem-solving skills to the test.

Due to a strike in Finland starting March 11, 2024, the company were enquired for a reloading operation of oversize cargo in the Southern Port of Paldiski, instead of the intended Port of Helsinki.

The team at CF&S Estonia quickly adapted, despite it requiring a lot of short-notice coordination; from securing a docking spot to handling all the necessary paperwork for customs and permits.

The task at hand involved moving a metal reactor, an enormous object weighing 174,500 kg and measuring 31.0 x 3.87 x 4.07 meters.

Thanks to the efficient work of their team, CF&S managed to transfer this reactor from the vessel ‘Koga Ranger’ to a self-propelled modular transporter using the ship’s cranes.

From there, it was carefully moved onto the barge, securely fastened, and then transported safely to the Port of Porvoo.

“This operation not only demonstrated our ability to adapt to unforeseen challenges but also highlighted the strength and creativity of our team.”

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Central Oceans’ dedicated team in China, along with their esteemed partners in Argentina, has successfully completed two shipments from Tianjin and Qingdao.

These shipments were specifically intended for the installation of a cutting-edge furnace at a prominent seamless pipe mill in Argentina. Right from the project’s inception, their team has been actively involved, providing valuable assistance in designing the packing and lifting points. With utmost care, they ensured the safe lifting and secure fastening of the items in accordance with the established plan. Currently, the units are well on their way, and Central Oceans trust their partners in Argentina to handle the final delivery to the designated site with utmost professionalism.

Once fully installed, this mill will significantly enhance its steel production capabilities, contributing to a total guaranteed production capacity of 950,000 tons of liquid steel for seamless pipe manufacturing. Notably, this investment represents a significant stride towards cleaner steel production in Argentina, as it will effectively reduce the CO2 emission intensity associated with their steel manufacturing process.

Central Oceans are immensely proud to be part of this remarkable endeavor, and they eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on the local steel industry in Argentina.

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Central Oceans’ dedicated team in China, along with their esteemed partners in Argentina, has successfully completed two shipments from Tianjin and Qingdao.

These shipments were specifically intended for the installation of a cutting-edge furnace at a prominent seamless pipe mill in Argentina. Right from the project’s inception, their team has been actively involved, providing valuable assistance in designing the packing and lifting points. With utmost care, they ensured the safe lifting and secure fastening of the items in accordance with the established plan. Currently, the units are well on their way, and Central Oceans trust their partners in Argentina to handle the final delivery to the designated site with utmost professionalism.

Once fully installed, this mill will significantly enhance its steel production capabilities, contributing to a total guaranteed production capacity of 950,000 tons of liquid steel for seamless pipe manufacturing. Notably, this investment represents a significant stride towards cleaner steel production in Argentina, as it will effectively reduce the CO2 emission intensity associated with their steel manufacturing process.

Central Oceans are immensely proud to be part of this remarkable endeavor, and they eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on the local steel industry in Argentina.

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Sarens tackles challenging wind and water conditions in extremely complex operation.

For bridge installations that demand flawless and safe execution, clients trust Sarens’ years of industry-tested wisdom and innovative engineering leadership. That is why, from the fall through winter of 2022, client Max Bögl asked Sarens to carefully install two vital bridges in the city of Duisburg: the Oberbürgermeister Karl Lehr Brücke (OBKL) over the Ruhr river, and the Hafenkanalbrücke spanning the canal that leads to the port of Duisburg.

The OBKL bridge is one of only three inner-city north-south connections across the Ruhr, an important axis for traffic, and the main artery for the port of Duisburg and associated logistical traffic. It is so vital to the city’s daily functioning that without it, officials say, traffic would be gridlocked, the port would be deprived of its primary road access, and normal traffic flow as well as local public transport would come to a standstill. “Duisburg is simply unimaginable without this traffic axis,” they explain.

The new OBKL bridge to be installed, a massive 4.400-tonne structure of pure steel, measured 25 metres high, 34 metres wide, and 180 metres long including the approach bridges. It would replace the old structure connecting the Kaßlerfelder roundabout with the Pontwert.

The other bridge Sarens was tasked with installing, the new Hafenkanalbrücke, weighed approximately 3.650 tonnes and was also constructed of pure steel. It measured 25 metres high, 34 metres wide, and 126 metres long. It would replace the old structure connecting the Pontwert to Mercator Island.

This particular operation posed significant challenges, not the least of which was skidding heavy bridge sections within a limited operational window that left no room for error. There was limited space to set up equipment for the operation. The crew also had to adjust to wind restrictions and very low water levels.

Sarens decided to use a combination of techniques and equipment, deploying a barge, SPMTs, strand jacks, skidding systems, and various climbing systems to safely install both bridges. The engineering team worked out all the calculations and drawings to skid the heavy bridge sections into place, despite low water levels.

After numerous calculations and meticulous planning, the team shortlisted the following equipment: Barge Paula (100m x 33m x 7,6m); 68 axle-lines SPMTs; 12 x SJ200T strand jacks; 8 x CS450 jacking system; 16 x CS250T jacking system; Modular beam system, 1500mm x 1000mm; Bracing systems; Skidding system.

All equipment was set up within six weeks, and everything except the barge was transported via 75 truckloads from Sarens headquarters and various yards in Europe. The barge Paula was transported by tugboats over the North Sea and the River Rhine. The team also had to find solutions for bringing the strand jack cables over the water, using 12km of strands for the job.

Sarens first conducted preparation and testing before transporting the bridges into position. The steel bridge parts were delivered by ship by client Max Bögl, and then assembled into bridge structures on the pre-assembly area next to the distribution circuit. When the assembly of both bridge superstructures was complete, they could then be partially loaded onto Sarens SPMTs and skidded over the floating barge Paula.

The Hafenkanalbrücke was the first bridge to be installed. The crew carefully skidded the bridge section, using strandjacks and skidshoes, onto the barge Paula. Next, the loaded barge was moved approximately 100 metres further with winch cables so that the bridge could be skidded over the barge on skidshoes installed on the island. The crew skidded the whole bridge over the island and parked it there, between the Rhine and the port canal.

In the meantime, the barge sailed around to the port canal, where the crew skidded the bridge back onto the barge via strandjacks and a skidding system. Once it was completely loaded, winch cables moved it into its final position. The bridge was then lowered onto the abutments by means of a jacking system.

Next, the barge Paula moved back to the Rhine to skid the OBKL bridge onboard in a similar manner. The bridge was then positioned by means of winch cables and lowered onto the abutments with a jacking system.

The team had to skid both bridges into place within a limited timeframe, in a very complex and difficult operation. To ensure safety throughout, the crew handled the extremely heavy bridge sections in a very slow and precise manner. Wind and water level restrictions further compounded this challenge, and the crew had to closely monitor the barge to ensure stability of the entire set-up given the low water levels and bridge sections to be installed.

The two bridges are currently floating in their temporary bypass position and will replace the old bridges once they are dismantled. Sarens is thrilled to celebrate the successful completion of yet another complex bridge installation project and would like to thank everybody who was involved in making it possible!

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Ask Christoph Schares, the managing director of the Bocholt, Germany-based crane service provider that bears his name, and he will tell you that the Tadano AC 4.100L‑1 is indisputably the best all-rounder in its class: “Its powerful lifting capacity, combined with a 59.4-meter-long main boom and an axle load lower than the 12-tonne limit, makes it an extremely cost-effective taxi crane,” he says while summarizing the main advantages behind the AC 4.100L‑1 from his perspective.

This is why he made sure not to miss out on traveling to Zweibrücken and picking up the crane in person together with Operations Manager Tim Schlattmann, Company Officer Eric Reichmann, and crane operator Klaus Kayser, with the crane being handed over by Tadano Sales Manager Helge Prüfer.

The team at Schares considers the AC 4.100L‑1’s extremely compact design to be another crucial advantage, as it provides the machine with enormous maneuverability. This, together with all of the crane’s characteristics taken together, is what makes the AC 4.100L‑1 the perfect taxi crane for Schares. In fact, the company will use it for a broad range of jobs, including civil engineering projects, steel construction work, and lifts for the chemical industry. “And it goes without saying that the AC 4.100L‑1 is also perfect for erecting large cranes,” adds Eric Reichmann when going over the ways that the crane will be used in Schares’ fleet. A fleet, it is worth mentioning, that has long had the cranes from Zweibrücken as a mainstay, with examples including the AC 350-6, the AC 160‑5, and, of course, City cranes such as the AC 40‑1.

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Huisman has been awarded a contract from VARD, a designer and shipbuilder, for the delivery of a full electric 250mt Hybrid Boom Subsea Crane, and a 100mt Knuckle Boom Crane destined for integration into Toyo Construction Co. Ltd.’s latest cable-lay and construction vessel.

Toyo Construction Co. Ltd., renowned for its expertise in offshore construction, will welcome this vessel as the latest addition to its fleet, specially designed for the flourishing Japanese offshore wind industry. The purpose-built VARD 9 15 design signifies a milestone in advancing capabilities for cable-laying and turbine foundation installation works in the Japanese offshore wind sector.

Huisman’s Hybrid Boom Crane stands out for its cutting-edge features, including a fully electric traction and storage winch design that ensures secure storage of large diameter subsea wire rope. Equipped with both passive and active heave compensation systems, this crane guarantees superior workability offshore. Designed to meet the specific requirements and preferences of Toyo Construction Co. Ltd., the crane will undergo certification according to ClassNK regulations.

The 250mt Hybrid Boom Crane is a proven subsea crane concept that combines the high lifting height of a conventional lattice-type boom crane with the operational advantages of a Knuckle Boom Crane.

The 100mt Knuckle Boom Crane, part of Huisman’s recently launched Subsea Crane range for offshore construction vessels, is a compact yet powerful subsea-rated crane. Featuring active heave compensation, this crane is designed to assist in subsea work and handle cargo efficiently across the deck.

Both cranes will be manufactured at Huisman’s state-of-the-art production facility in Zhangzhou, China.

Haruhisa Obayashi, President of Toyo Construction: “We are delighted with the opportunity to supply our new cable lay vessel with Huisman’s state-of-the-art offshore cranes. Huisman’s proven track record of manufacturing cranes of superb quality will boost our intentions to become a top-class contractor for offshore wind and other offshore construction projects.”

David Roodenburg, CEO of Huisman: “We are honoured to announce our partnership with Toyo Construction as an esteemed new client in Japan. We take pride in supplying cutting-edge equipment for their multi-purpose construction vessel, empowering Toyo to excel in offshore construction in Japan and beyond.”

Torgeir Haugan SVP Sales & Marketing of VARD: “We are happy to be working together once again with Huisman to deliver the two offshore subsea cranes, that will become a vital part of this complex vessel to be designed and built by VARD for Toyo Construction, our new Japanese client.”

Features & benefits of the Huisman Hybrid Boom Crane:Superior load curve for optimised deck handling and overboarding of voluminous structures, such as suction anchors or pinpiles; Ability to lower the knuckle for an improved operational weather window, significantly reducing motions during offshore lifting operations; Fully electric-driven subsea winch package enabling significantly lower power consumption of the crane system; Hydraulic active and passive heave compensation, allowing for the precise lowering of loads through the splash zone and accurate landing on the seabed.

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Mammoet is working with Rietveld, a specialist in fleet management and vehicle and machine safety systems, on a joint project to protect drivers and road users when mobile cranes are moving and maneuvering.

The project combines three different safety technologies and was commissioned by Mammoet to support its customers to meet stricter safety regulations. Testing is currently being carried out on one of its new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 70t mobile cranes.

The three-tier system includes Rietveld’s OmniVue 360° camera system. Using a combination of cameras installed on the crane’s chassis, it generates real-time first and third-person images of the vehicle. This gives the driver a full 360-view from both inside and outside the cab, enabling them to see what pedestrians and other road users are seeing.

The second tier adds a series of sensors that detect people and obstacles within an adjustable safety radius around the crane. When the sensors detect a potential hazard, an acoustic signal alerts the driver. An LED warning panel also displays the section of the crane where the motion was detected.

The final tier, the ‘Halo’, draws a light boundary on the floor around the crane, giving those nearby a clear visual indication of the safe zone around it. This is especially important at sites where hearing protection is required. The boundary can be switched on and off manually and is set to automatically turn off when a certain speed is reached.

Ferdi Kivanc, Project Coordinator EMD at Mammoet, said:“By combining these three systems, Mammoet will improve safety, minimize accidents and damage, and give greater confidence to crane operators to create safer working environments. We see this as a comprehensive system that will not only enhance crane safety, but also operator training in the future. Initial tests are promising, and I am very proud of the results.”

Frank Kanters, Account Manager at Rietveld, added:“When Mammoet approached us with what it wanted to achieve, we were delighted to offer our expertise. By working with its engineers to test the integration of our collision-prevention technologies, we have created something unique in crane safety solutions. We look forward to developing the system further and progressing to eventual rollout.”

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MS Global Freight Solution, our members from Malaysia, recently moved a series of columns locally from Port Klang to Belawan, Indonesia.

The company’s scope of work included trucking from Kuantan across the Malay Peninsula to Port Klang, as well as port handling, customs clearance and organising for a chartered vessel.

‘MS Global Freight Solution, located in Port Klang, Johor Bharu and Penang, Malaysia, handle air & sea heavy lift project cargo to/from Malaysia, including East Malaysia (Borneo Island). We provide feasibility studies, road surveys, method statements, execution and supervision of packing, transportation, loading, lashing, unloading and placement at consignee’s site. We also arrange for breakbulk vessels, open tops, flat racks and maintain close relationships with many ship owners.’

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Global heavy lifting tower crane specialists, Marr Contracting, have been awarded the contract to deliver specialised heavy lifting crane services on the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) near Northwich, Cheshire.

A joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and FCC Environment, the 60MW energy from waste (EfW) plant will have the capacity to process 600,000 tonnes of waste per year capacity – producing enough power for 125,000 homes.

LSEP has appointed global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company Black & Veatch as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor to support LSEP in delivering its Energy from Waste facility at the Lostock Works site near Northwich.

Babcock & Wilcox Renewable, a segment of the global Clean Energy technology group within Babcock & Wilcox, has also been appointed to support the delivery of the power train, which is the heart of the energy generation and environmental performance of the plant.

Working in conjunction with Black & Veatch, Marr developed a two-crane solution utilising the world’s largest capacity luffing tower crane, the M2480D.

The solution offers lift capacities of up to 110 tonnes and a reach of up to 73 metres to lift the 70-tonne drum and boiler waterwalls weighing 85 tonnes. The first erected M2480D is founded on the Marr Transit System (MTS) – a rail system that extends the reach and coverage of the tower crane over the site without any loss of capacity. The second M2480D is installed on a static base.

The solution will support Black & Veatch’s preferred MMC / DfMA methodology by allowing larger sections of plant and equipment weighing up to 85 tonnes to be installed in fewer lifts.

“We’re excited to be working in the UK with a client like Black & Veatch who can see the benefits that the right cranage solution can deliver to a project. With the ability to lift in larger, heavier components, our approach will reduce the number of lifts required, helping to deliver a safer, more productive site,” said Marr’s Managing Director, Simon Marr.

“Marr’s experience in the successful delivery of similar large-scale EfW plants in Australia and the Middle East is ideally suited to emerging trends in the UK. Larger plants demand more efficient construction solutions and can really benefit from the use of technology such as the Marr Transit System,” said Steve Ryder, General Manager – International, Marr Contracting.

The LSEP is currently under construction and expected to be operational by 2025.

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Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Forterra (formerly RRAI) have signed a joint development agreement for autonomous terminal tractor solutions.

Kalmar will be responsible for developing the automation-ready terminal tractor – including the drive-by-wire solution integration – as well as the Kalmar One fleet management system to manage the operation of automated terminal tractor fleets. Forterra will be responsible for the integration of their AutoDrive platform for autonomous operations for the terminal tractor.

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. The company is among the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology. The company has provided autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and off highway commercial applications, and its AutoDrive® system is one of the leading driverless systems for complex conditions including ports and logistics centres.

Josh Araujo, CEO, Forterra: “This agreement brings together our vast experience in developing world-class autonomous systems and Kalmar’s extensive experience in port and terminal automation with their market-leading terminal tractor product. We believe AutoDrive is the best platform to create a compelling new offering for the container and trailer-handling market.”

Juuso Kanner, Vice President, Automation Business Line, Kalmar: “We believe that there is huge potential in automating terminal tractors in terms of safety and productivity. This development agreement is the next exciting step in our innovation journey after the successful Kalmar RoboTractor pilot done in Norway. Now we will leverage our extensive experience in straddle carrier automation, which has been adopted by a number of leading container terminals around the world.”

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Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been awarded a contract by LLOG Exploration to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services for the subsea development of the Salamanca development project in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Salamanca development project envisages the build-out of the Leon and Castille oil fields in water depths ranging from 1,800 to 2,000 meters.

The subsea portion of the project includes the installation of three infield subsea pipeline systems, as well as the design and fabrication of subsea structures. The pipelines will run from the wellsite to the Salamanca floating production facility.

Under the terms of the contract, ABL will provide technical document review and approval of all project critical procedures, drawings and documentation, and suitability inspections of the proposed fleet for subsea operations. ABL will also provide on-site attendances to review and approve transportation and mobilisation operations of project assets.

“We are pleased to be supporting LLOG as MWS on the Salamanca subsea development. We will apply our extensive MWS experience from the Gulf of Mexico, together with our multidisciplinary marine and engineering expertise in Houston to ensure the subsea equipment is transported and installed safely and efficiently.” David Ballands, Director Energy Services for the Americas, ABL.

The project will be managed and resourced by ABL’s office in Houston, USA, with support of ABL’s extensive marine surveyor networking around the Gulf of Mexico. The ABL team will commence its involvement in the first quarter of 2024.

ABL is part of Oslo-listed ABL Group ASA, an independent energy and marine consultancy group to the global renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. ABL’s operations in the USA are based out of Houston, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Boston and Seattle.

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PCN are pleased to welcome Baggio Shipping & Chartering as new members in Brazil.

Recommended as professional agents by current PCN members, the company are experts in multimodal project freight forwarding, chartering and breakbulk shipping.

“Baggio is a project freight forwarding company combining experience with adaptability and dynamism. Our know-how and know-who allows us to create seamless solutions at competitive costs.

We carry years of experience in multimodal project and heavy-lift logistics, which is our main area of expertise, along with breakbulk and bulk cargo. When it comes to oversized and heavy loads, we understand that attention to detail and on-site coordination plays a defining role. Our expert team are able to tackle the most challenging projects.

With in-depth knowledge in handling large-scale logistics projects for various sectors, including oil & gas, mining, power generation, renewable energy, civil & port infrastructure, urban mobility and shipbuilding among others, our solutions are always customised for each challenge.”

“We have passion to innovate and create out of the box solutions for special projects.”

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Bertschi Group, a leading provider of logistics services to the chemical industry, announces its endorsement of the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal, joining over 500 signatories across 20 sectors in a united call for action.

The declaration, aimed at complementing the European Green Deal, emphasizes the critical role of industry in achieving climate neutrality while preserving high-quality jobs for European workers.

“The European Industrial Deal represents a crucial necessity for collaboration and innovation in addressing the pressing challenges of our time,” says Jan Arnet, CEO of Bertschi Group. “By uniting behind this shared vision, we support the urgent need for clarity, predictability, and confidence in Europe, its industrial policy, and a secure and sustainable future for generations to come.”

Specializing in providing sustainable and efficient logistics solutions for the chemical industry, Bertschi Group understands the importance of sustainability and resilience in industrial operations. By endorsing the European Industrial Deal, the company reaffirms its commitment to supporting the transition towards a greener, more competitive European industrial landscape.

“As a logistics company deeply committed to sustainability, we recognize that prioritizing investment in rail infrastructure and utilizing alternative energy sources significantly reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a greener future for Europe. To enable the success of the European Green Deal, a European Industrial Deal on same level needs to be adopted” says Hans-Jörg Bertschi, Chairman of Bertschi Group. Central to the declaration are ten key calls to action, including targeting infrastructure development to catalyze industrial transformation and enhance cross-border connectivity. Additionally, there is a focus on elevating competitiveness as a strategic priority, implementing a strong public funding chapter for clean technologies and prioritizing affordable and abundant low-carbon energy.

Furthermore, the declaration advocates for leveraging the single market, fostering innovation, and ensuring streamlined law-making processes. It also emphasizes the need for cohesive leadership and integrated approaches within the European Commission.

In endorsing the declaration, Bertschi Group emphasizes its commitment to a sustainable, competitive and resilient industrial landscape in Europe. By uniting behind this shared vision of the European Industrial Deal, signatories aim to demonstrate the viability of the European Green Deal and foster a just transition which benefits both industry and society.

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Patrick Löwenthal will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) CEP Europe at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics on April 1, 2024.

He succeeds Wilfried Hesselmann, who has successfully led the courier and express business since 2016 and is now taking his well-deserved retirement after 50 years with Hellmann. In his role as COO, Wilfried Hesselmann has driven expansion in the Eastern European market, including the recent acquisitions of Innight in Hungary and Romania, and Optimnet in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In his role as Managing Director of Night Star Express Hellmann Honold, he has also been instrumental in strengthening the network reach and performance of the joint venture, in particular through the successful acquisitions of Eiltrans and Gertner Express.

With the appointment of Patrick Löwenthal, Hellmann secures an experienced leader from within its own ranks. Having served as Managing Director of Night Star Express Hellmann in the Netherlands and Belgium since 2013, his deep understanding of the company’s processes, partners, and teams ensures a seamless takeover of the European CEP business. Together with his team, Patrick Löwenthal will continue to drive forward the expansion of the European express network in the coming years, contributing to the company’s global growth targets.

“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Wilfried Hesselmann for his dedication, leadership and immense contribution to our success over the past 50 years,” said Jens Wollesen, COO, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. “We are equally delighted to welcome Patrick Löwenthal, a highly experienced and respected member of our team, to lead our European CEP business. With the increasing volume of cross-border trade, the CEP sector is a key growth area in which we intend to continue our expansion, especially within Europe.”

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Ver.di has announced that ground staff working for Lufthansa at German airports will carry out another strike on March 7 through 9, which is expected to bring passenger flights to a standstill.

Starting at 4am on March 7 and scheduled to end by 7.10am on March 9, Lufthansa ground staff are set to carry out another wave of industrial action ahead of further negotiations with Lufthansa bosses, ver.di has announced.

The flag-carrier airline has predicted that the 60-hour strike action will impact around 200.000 passengers and has said that travellers will receive information about cancellations and possible rebooking options.

The strike follows two previous actions held on February 5 and February 28, as ver.di negotiates a new collective bargaining agreement with union members working at Lufthansa, as is the case in many industries in Germany at the moment.

The union is demanding a 12,5 percent increase in pay for 12 months for Lufthansa employees, as well as a one-off payment of 3.000 euros to balance the consequences of inflation.

Ver.di spokesperson and negotiator Marvin Reschinsky said that many ground staff at Lufthansa are earning minimum wage or just a little more than 13-euros per hour, and are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living increases in Germany.

Meanwhile, Lufthansa registered a record-breaking profit of 1,5 billion euros in the third quarter of 2023 alone, a 47 percent year-on-year increase. The airline is due to release its financial figures for the whole of 2023 on March 7.

“In the past few days, we have deliberately impacted passenger traffic with our strikes. However, by ignoring our request to negotiate, Lufthansa is telling us that it will only move when the pressure increases further,” said Rechinsky. The union is due to reenter negotiations with Lufthansa on March 13 and 14.

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