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Seaway7, in partnership with and Seagreen Wind Energy Limited and Global Energy Group, have been running Hazard Observation Card Award initiative since last summer aimed at promoting a ‘safety first’ and ‘open culture’ among employees and contractors involved with the Seagreen project at the Port of Nigg.

The latest winner of the Hazard Observation Card Award initiative — Les Simpson, QC Inspector for Seaway7— has thoughtfully selected Macmillan Cancer Support as the recipient of the monthly charity donation.

Macmillan is a UK organization, comprising millions of dedicated supporters, professionals, volunteers, and advocates who work tirelessly to aid people living with cancer in the UK. Their aim is to help those affected by cancer live their lives to the fullest by providing essential physical, financial, and emotional support.

Expressing his gratitude, Matt Smith, the Relationship Fundraising Manager for Scotland North & East, Macmillan Cancer Support, said, “We are extremely grateful to Les for nominating Macmillan. His generous donation of £1,000 could be spent on our phone service, which would enable our welfare rights advisers to assist people affected by cancer in claiming the £25,716 in benefits they are entitled to. As you can see, this donation will make an enormous difference to the lives of people living with cancer. Currently, over 3 million people are living with cancer in the UK, and this number is projected to rise to 4 million by 2030.”

With the remaining Seagreen jackets successfully loaded onto barges at our Port of Nigg facility in mid-February, this is the final donation to be made through the Observation Card Award scheme, of which nine charities have benefited in total.

The monthly Hazard Observation Card Award was developed by Seaway7 and the Seagreen project team which is a joint venture between TotalEnergies and SSE Renewables. Seaway7, the main contractor for the Seagreen renewable energy project, elected Global Energy Group’s Easter Ross port facility as the storage, marshalling, and logistics base for turbine structures that will form Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.

If a potential hazard or improvement was identified at the Port of Nigg facility, employees and contractors could submit a Hazard Observation Card to their team leader. Each month, the best card was chosen and the person who submitted it was asked to nominate a charity to receive a donation. Global Energy Group, Seaway7, and Seagreen each contributed a third of the monthly donation, culminating in a grand total of £8,000 over the course of the initiative.

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PCN are pleased to report Founder Air & Sea Cargo are new members in Taiwan.

The company was established in 1968 and they offer a full range of project cargo services for various industries. Melody Lin (Business Development) says they are looking forward to working with the professional PCN partners for project cargo.

Melody continues; “Founder Air & Sea Cargo is a vigorous, experienced and mature player in the market with over 55 years of development and growth. Our continuing strength is rooted in our highly professional, innovative and well-experienced team, capable of undertaking all kinds of tasks and challenges as well as seizing new opportunities.

“Our reliable solutions to difficult projects show our ability to respond to the demands of the market with effective, convenient and first-rate services.”

Three recent projects handled by the Founder team are photographed in the gallery below:Yacht from Taipei to Los Angeles, USA; Heavy machinery from Kaohsiung to Toronto, Canada; Heavy machinery from Kaohsiung to Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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Belgian partners DEME, Tractebel and Jan De Nul introduce SEAVOLT©, a new offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) technology.

This technology is a result of joint research and development, combining the expertise of solar, environmental and offshore experts.

SEAVOLT technology (patent pending) can withstand harsh offshore conditions while creating large surfaces that are protected from the waves. The modular design allows for easy adaptation to different sites and demands. Benefits include local renewable energy production and the possibility to install the panels in offshore wind farms (where local authorities permit multi-use concessions). Another advantage is the addition of large volumes of renewable energy capacity in a relatively short time.

The partners, together with Ghent University, started the VLAIO-funded research project MPVAQUA (Marine PV Aquaculture) within the frame of Blue Cluster four years ago. A marine floater concept was developed together with initial research on effects on the marine ecosystem, integration of aquaculture, and a financial assessment. Following laboratory testing, the partners are currently developing an offshore test installation which will be launched off the Belgian coast in summer 2023. Furthermore, in collaboration with RBINS, parallel tracks focusing on the ecosystem, the environment and cost effectiveness are being launched with the support of the Energy Transition Fund and the Federal Relaunch Fund.

The interest from the PV sector in offshore locations stems from land scarcity, combined with the need for local production and rapid acceleration of the energy transition. Photovoltaic technology is developing faster than ever: The “magic” 1-TW milestone of installed capacity was reached in 2022, the need for local renewable energy production is increasing drastically, and the complementarity between wind and solar technology has been confirmed all over the world. As authorities allow for multi-use concessions and the grid infrastructure shows good potential for combined use, the addition of offshore floating solar to current and future offshore wind sites presents an opportunity to add large volumes of additional renewable energy.

Philippe Van Troeye, Tractebel CEO: “In the same way that we have seen wind technology moving from land to the sea, we are seeing the extension of the whole energy system towards offshore locations. Along with offshore green fuel production, offshore energy islands, interconnectors and potential solutions for energy storage, we believe offshore floating PV has an important role to play in the acceleration of the energy transition. While this technology is still in its infancy, we are convinced that with such strong partners on board we are giving SEAVOLT all possible chances to succeed.”

Luc Vandenbulcke, CEO DEME Group:“With our focus on working towards a sustainable planet, DEME is again showing its pioneering spirit. By working closely with like-minded partners, we have developed SEAVOLT – a new renewable energy solution which has great potential to accelerate the clean energy transition. DEME has decades of knowledge about what it means to operate in an offshore environment, and we are already the leading contractor in the offshore wind sector. We believe combining solar and wind energy offshore provides fantastic opportunities for the future.”

Philippe Hutse, Offshore Director at Jan De Nul Group: “We are thrilled to launch the SEAVOLT technology, which represents the culmination of years of hard work and innovation in offshore PV technology together with our partners. SEAVOLT is a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution that can be deployed in even the harshest offshore conditions. As the offshore wind industry continues to grow, we believe that it has the potential to play a crucial role in optimizing the use of space on the sea by complementing offshore wind farms. We are excited to see how SEAVOLT will shape the future of renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.”

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The new Rhenus Gateway at London, Heathrow will enhance the company’s air freight service offering, bringing handling, aviation screening, unit load device (ULD) build up and break operations in-house.

Rhenus announces strategic investment in air freight Gateway at its Heathrow branch to strengthen its service offeringRhenus announces strategic investment in air freight Gateway at its Heathrow branch to strengthen its service offering
Rhenus Air Gateway at London Heathrow Airport

Leading logistics service provider Rhenus Group has announced a strategic investment for the UK market with the opening of a new air freight gateway at its Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved Regulated Screening site close to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

The new facility is equipped with latest technology, cargo screening and air freight handling equipment, allowing customers of Rhenus to access to a full complement of air freight cargo handling capabilities. All time critical or sensitive cargo shipments will be handled efficiently without the need for third party screening or ULD build up.

Rhenus has made a significant investment in vertical markets such as life sciences and healthcare, perishable cargo and full vehicle logistics as part of plans to strengthen its service offering. The Gateway will also act as a consolidation hub, allowing Rhenus to increase consolidation services globally, working in partnership with RHEGREEN, the world’s first carbon reduction programme for air freight.

“This new handling and cross-docking facility at London Heathrow enables our skilled and experienced team to service an increasingly wide range of highly demanding and regulated industry sectors and all to the high and exacting standards of Rhenus,” said Martijn Stieva, Head of Airfreight North-West Europe. “The new gateway enhances our global air freight cargo proposition, ensuring we can handle all time-critical, sensitive shipments. We have invested in the latest X-Ray and Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) cargo screening equipment to boost our offering, and also in specialised air freight handling equipment to support unitised cargo. Our goal is to increase the volume of tonnage handled at the Gateway five-fold.”

“We are excited to confirm this significant investment for Rhenus and to announce the launch of the new Gateway,” added Spencer Davern, Managing Director, Rhenus Air and Ocean UK. “Our commitment to quality, efficiency and sustainability is at the forefront of this investment which is supported by our experienced workforce. Since our Heathrow site opened in May 2022, we have created a significant amount of jobs in the local community. Rhenus will continue with its intake of apprentices and graduates whilst ensuring that learning and development is accessible to all UK colleagues and actively encouraged.”

The new air freight hub in the UK joins the global Rhenus Gateway network of strategic locations including Amsterdam, Mumbai, Bangkok, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Miami, Newark, Shanghai and Sao Paulo.

Key accreditations held by Rhenus Air & Ocean UK include AEO, ISO 9001, ISO14001, IATA and WDA.

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Siemens Gamesa’s industry-leading and multi-award-winning RecyclableBlade has reached another important milestone, having been selected by RWE for 44 SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines to be installed at the Sofia offshore wind power project off the east coast of the UK.

In 2022, RWE became the first commercial, large-scale offshore developer to install Siemens Gamesa’s fully RecyclableBlade, with a number of blades being utilized in the Kaskasi offshore wind power project located 35 km north of the island of Heligoland in the German North Sea. The Sofia project will utilize RecyclableBlades measuring 108 meters long, representing the first deployment of this variant. The Kaskasi project utilizes 81-meter-long RecyclableBlades on the selected SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines.

“Our industry-leading RecyclableBlade technology is now delivering even greater circularity of resources. When we began working with RWE on the Kaskasi project, we knew that we had taken the first major steps toward delivering a decisive change to the wind sector. Having the opportunity to produce and install 132 RecyclableBlades for the Sofia project is a remarkable achievement. It fully demonstrates the joint focus between our companies to develop and deliver even greater levels of sustainability for renewable power generation globally,” said Marc Becker, CEO of Siemens Gamesa’s offshore business.

Utilizing Siemens Gamesa’s RecyclableBlade technology enables the full reclamation of the blade’s components at the end of the product’s lifespan: the resin, fiberglass, and wood, among others, are separated using a mild acid solution.

The blades will be manufactured at Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory, which built the first RecyclableBlades for the Kaskasi offshore wind power project.

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Project Logistics Alliance member for the Philippines, Nonpareil International Freight and Cargo Services, was chosen for a huge transportation project.

This project involved the movement of 51 dump trucks which were both operational and non-operational. Each truck weighed 70 tons and measured 10.20 x 5.47x 5.18 meters, occupying a volume of 10939 CBM. This OOG cargo had to be taken from the mining site to the Port of Cebu, one of the largest domestic ports in the Philippines, where it was loaded onto a vessel for further transportation towards their final destination, Jebel Ali, in Dubai.

For this challenge to be completed, careful planning was required. First, surveys were carried out at the mining sites to decide how to move the trucks best. Nonpareil International carefully designed a transport methodology to be submitted to their consignee. The budget requirements of their client presented difficulties in acquiring charter vessels for the shipment and required rigorous rate negotiation in accordance with the allotted financial plan.

Once approved, a jetty port and temporary staging area for this equipment were scouted for near the mining site. An underdeveloped private jetty port was utilized on an island near the mining site as the staging area and for loading. The non-functional dump trucks were disassembled from the pick-up site and transported via road using articulated chassis. Due to harsh weather (rough seas, heavy rains, strong wind) conditions, loading activities had to be stopped several times to ensure safety. The loading operation for movement towards the Port of Cebu was completed in seven days.

Once the cargo arrived at the Port of Cebu, the functional equipment was driven to the staging area and the loading port, while the non-functional dump trucks were reassembled before loading onto the vessel. A Backhoe trailer hustled the non-operational dump trucks to the vessel under hook, under Full Liner Terms (FLT).

Besides the loading operations, the company’s export division also handled the documentation and customs clearance. Despite all challenges, Nonpareil International successfully loaded the dump trucks onto the vessel for further transport. The equipment is now on its way to the United Arab Emirates via Singapore. Congratulations, Nonpareil International, for yet another outstanding project.

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Vale International SA (VALE; CEO: Eduardo Bartolomeo Headquarters: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) have today announced a partnership to retrofit a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid–term contract for transportation of iron ore for Vale, with two 35m x 5m rotor sails produced by Norsepower Oy Ltd (Norsepower; CEO: Tuomas Riski, Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland).

The installation of the rotor sails is expected in the first half of 2024.

The Norsepower Rotor Sail made of lightweight and strong composite material and with a fully automated control system, produces thrust as the wind generates differential pressure around the slewing rotor while the vessel is sailing. By applying this solution, the vessel is expected to achieve about 6-10% fuel and GHG emissions reductions, combined with voyage optimisation technology – enabling significant advancements towards decarbonisation goals and reducing fuel consumption.

MOL and VALE will continue to work towards both the stable transportation of iron ore and the reduction of GHG emissions.

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The Central Oceans teams in Europe, Americas and Asia kicked off the shipments for a new desalination plant for a major Chilean mine engaged in the extraction and production of copper concentrate.

The project will involve the construction of a seawater desalination plant in Chile with a capacity of 1,050 liters per second.
The work will include the execution of maritime works, a pre-treatment system, as well as the development of reverse osmosis and post-treatment technology to guarantee the availability of water resources, the quality of which must be adjusted to the different operating conditions of the mining company.

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Motion2AI, the leading provider of vision-based AI forklift tracking and telematics software, announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Scott Cubbler to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Cubbler succeeds Byungsoo Kim, founder, who will remain actively involved as Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Cubbler is a supply chain and logistics industry veteran with over 35 years of experience, a proven track record of financial growth, and a commitment to excellence. He joined Motion2AI in March of 2022 as a Strategic Advisor providing counsel to leadership on the next phase of growth and innovation. Mr. Cubbler spent more than two decades at DHL Supply Chain, part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, most recently as president of Life Sciences & Healthcare, a position he held since 2012. He was also a DHL Supply Chain North America Executive Team and North American Board member.

“We are honored to have Scott’s leadership at Motion2AI and are eager to see what we will accomplish together,” said the board of directors in a joint statement. “His breadth and depth of knowledge in the ever-changing supply chain environment and passion for innovation uniquely position him to drive the company forward and deliver value for our customers.”

“It’s an incredibly exciting time to become Motions2AI’s CEO,” said Mr. Cubbler. “I’ve had good insight into the company over the past year and the well-crafted strategic plan. I’m honored to lead our exceptional team as we expand our footprint and service offerings. The benefits that Motion2AI provides to our customer base are transformational for their operations and we’ve only just begun with the possibilities for artificial intelligence for warehouse logistics.”

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Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches EFFER iQ.1400 HP, a super heavy loader crane equipped with the advanced control system SPACEevo for improved productivity and safer operations.

The size and vertical performance of the new loader crane make it ideal for operations in metropolitan areas.

The EFFER iQ.1400 HP is a 135 tonne metre ™ crane that combines the V10-Force decagonal boom with the latest control system, SPACEevo. It has a maximum vertical reach of 39.5 metres and with a JIB of 26 tm, it can deliver materials with an “up and over” of 26 metres. The V10-Force boom, first used in the EFFER 1000, provides increased strength for vertical performance and improved overall precision, further enhanced by the advanced control system.

The high lifting capacity makes it suitable for many applications, but the possible 83° working angle is perfectly suited for operations in metropolitan areas. Being able to work closer to the buildings, makes it less obtrusive to the surroundings, and the boom profile reduces the side oscillations for high-precision load delivery. The low weight and compact frame size make it possible to install it on smaller trucks than is usual for this lifting category, which lower purchase and operating costs, as well as CO2 emissions.

“Customers will be able to experience a whole new level of heavy load lifting, with a crane that excels in vertical reach of over 39 metres. The engineering, combined with a CombiDrive4 remote control from Olsbergs gives operators unprecedented precision even at high heights. The 135 tm range delivers performances similar to bigger segment cranes. The smaller frame makes it suitable for installations on smaller trucks and provides plenty of payload, not normally seen in this segment,” says Marcel Boxem, Vice President, Sales & Product Management, Loader Cranes Heavy & Super Heavy, Hiab.

The precision and safety are enhanced by the SPACEevo control system that provides advanced functions for veteran and novice operators alike. The Load Stability System for vertical movements (LSS-V) compensates for unintentionally excessive lever movement in vertical operations, while the Variable Stability Logic PLUS (VSL+) feature optimises lifting capacity by monitoring the position and pressure of the stabiliser legs. The Dynamic Load Chart (DLC-S) reduces setup time by simulating the load capacity before opening the stabilisers.

The EFFER iQ.1400 HP shares parts and controls with the other iQ. and iX range cranes. This makes it easier for operators to use different size cranes and owners of multiple units can lower their warehouse inventory by storing common spare parts that can be used across iX and iQ cranes.

As the crane is connected, owners can access HiConnect. It provides access to real-time insights about the condition of the equipment, to further increase productivity and operator safety. Customers can monitor equipment status, plan service and improve operations from whole fleets down to single units. HiConnect is available in two levels: HiConnect Insights and HiConnect Premium.

For peace of mind, customers can purchase a ProCare service contract to secure original performance with regular preventative maintenance checks and scheduled inspections. Repairs are covered as part of the most extensive package, ProCare Total R&M. Available plans may vary by market.

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Höegh Autoliners ASA has agreed with the owner of the leased vessel Höegh Berlin to terminate the bareboat charter and purchase the vessel, for a purchase price of USD 34.25 million.

The vessel was taken over on 1 March 2023. The average market value of the vessel estimated by three different brokers was USD 59 million per end of Q4 2022.

Höegh Berlin was built by Höegh at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (“DSME”) in 2005 and has a capacity of 7,850 CEU and is one of a series of vessels Höegh built at DSME between 2004 and 2010. The vessel was sold in 2009 and chartered back to Höegh Autoliners under a bareboat charter agreement. This is the fifth bareboat chartered vessel the Company has purchased back in less than a year, and the other 4 are Höegh Beijing, Höegh Tracer, Höegh Trapper and Höegh St. Petersburg. The purchase of Höegh Berlin will reduce the long-term cash capacity cost for the vessel as well as realise additional value gains from taking direct ownership to leased vessels. The Company intends to register her under the Norwegian flag (NIS) after the transfer of ownership. This will bring Höegh Autoliners’ number of vessels registered in NIS to 28 out of 31 in its technically managed fleet, solidifying its position as one of the largest owners in terms of the deadweight ton (DWT) in the NIS register.

On 1 March 2023, according to the earlier announcement of the exercise option, we have also taken ownership of Höegh Tracer.

Per Øivind Rosmo, CFO of Höegh Autoliners, comments: “With the delivery of Höegh Berlin and Höegh Tracer, Höegh Autoliners is again demonstrating our commitment to serve and build long term relationship with our customers based on a fleet we own and control. After the purchase of the leased vessels, we will have a fleet of 31 owned vessels, 3 BB chartered vessels with purchase option and 3 vessels chartered in on medium term Time-Charters. This gives us limited exposure to the currently tight and expensive Time-Charter market. Höegh Berlin has done a very good job for us and our customers since we built her in 2005 and is very well suited for our established and balanced trade systems from Asia to Europe and the US with return to Asia via South Africa and Australia or the Middle East. Together with the Horizon class vessels (8,500 CEU capacity) and the Aurora class vessels under construction (9,100 CEU capacity), the series of 7,850 CEU vessels built at Daewoo represents one of the largest and most environmentally friendly PCTC fleet. These large and fuel-efficient vessels are an important part of our ambition to continue to reduce our carbon intensity and the journey towards being carbon neutral by 2040.”

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As of Monday 13 March, Arwin Koens will start as a sales advisor for the Northern Netherlands.

Arwin will take over the role from Ralph Disveld, who recently switched to Spierings Kranen as salesman.

Arwin Koens is no stranger to most Nooteboom customers, as he was responsible for sales in the Northern Netherlands from 2005 to 2013. After his period at Nooteboom, he switched to Welgro, a producer of bulk trucks. Nooteboom is pleased that Arwin has chosen to return and use his extensive knowledge and experience as a sales consultant for their special vehicles.

Arwin Koens will immediately start working in his district.

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The offshore wind industry continues to grow in Asia Pacific and to underline Vestas’ key role in the expansion of offshore wind in the region, Vestas is proud to announce the signing of preferred supplier agreement with Korea South-East Power Company (KOEN) for the 600 MW Wando Geumil offshore wind project in Wando-Gun, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.

If the project materialises, Vestas will supply and install 40 units of the V236-15.0 MW turbine. Vestas will also deliver 20 years of operation and maintenance service for the wind farm when operational.

“We are honoured to have been selected as preferred turbine supplier by KOEN for the Wando Geumil offshore wind project and the trust that the customer placed in Vestas,” says Purvin Patel, President of Vestas Asia Pacific. “Aiming to become a leader in offshore wind, Vestas is committed to support decarbonisation of the country as well as the Asia Pacific region, in close partnership with our customers”.

“We are so excited to take part in this project, which will be the first collaboration for us with KOEN. Through the project, KOEN and Vestas will work together to unleash the potential of offshore wind in the west coast of the country and contribute to South Korea’s goal of generating 20 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030,” says Srdan Cenic, Country Manager of Vestas Korea & Vice President, Head of Sales Offshore of Vestas Asia Pacific.

Delivery of the turbines will be expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, with commercial operation scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

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Project Cargo Network are pleased to welcome Seven Seas Logistics Services as new members in Jordan.

They are specialised in tailor-made project cargo and breakbulk services, offering reliable and professional solutions. The company is over 20 years old with offices in Amman & Aqaba and hold ISO, Jordan Shipping Association and FIATA certification.

“Seven Seas Logistics Services was established at the turn of the 21st century. Our management team is an energetic and highly experienced group with years of extensive transport and logistics knowledge.

We offer completely customised and integrated solutions to meet the special requirements of project forwarding. Our wide range of services in this area start at project planning & route selection and include packaging, haulage, cranes, overseas handling, storage and delivery. Whether it is cargo with abnormal size, shape or weight, non-containerised freight, vessel charters or any cargo that requires special expertise and equipment, Seven Seas guarantee ultimate solutions. We have developed a wide experience in the field through serving a huge number of customers in various industries.”

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