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Central Oceans’ Singapore team successfully planned and coordinated the shipment of a 225 metric ton reel with wire rope to a key offshore supply base in Singapore.

This complex logistics operation involved careful route planning, specialized handling equipment, and close coordination with transport partners and authorities. Despite the challenges posed by the reel’s size and weight, the team ensured a safe, timely, and compliant delivery.

Their execution highlights our capability to manage heavy-lift and offshore logistics with precision and efficiency. The client praised the team for their professionalism and seamless coordination throughout the project.

This milestone reinforces their commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance logistics solutions for the offshore and energy sectors.

Bertling are excited to announce that Bertling Logistics Aberdeen has been approved by the THLG Executive Committee as member of their expert group.

Going forward, we will contribute our knowledge and expertise to the network and jointly collaborate on challenging logistics solutions. Moreover, we look forward to mingling with the other network members and attend the upcoming THLG events.

Founded in 1987 by West European heavy lift operators, The Heavy Lift Group (THLG) has grown into a global network with members across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, CIS, and Europe. THLG brings together specialized heavy transport companies to deliver expert, customer-focused solutions.

With combined skills, experience, and equipment, THLG members can manage any transport job – from domestic moves to complex international projects with all member brining in special know-how and expertise.

Bertling Logistics Aberdeen has consistently invested in its in-house engineering, planning, and supervision teams. Bertling employs full-time engineers, heavy-lift specialists and naval architects globally, who work closely with our local operations teams, subcontractors and partners to execute the most challenging project moves with success.

We believe Bertling’s strong UK presence, our technical expertise and corporate standards for operational excellence will add great value to THLG. Our strengths in engineering, lifting operations, and logistics planning align with THLG’s mission, and we look forward to contributing to the network’s success through collaboration, innovation, and shared excellence.

Alexander Global Logistics (AGL), a member of the Project Logistics Alliance representing Germany, officially launched its latest construction project with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 21st, 2025.

The forward-looking facility is located at Grauwallring 5 in Bremerhaven, and the ceremony was joined by Mayor Melf Grantz and representatives from the local government, as AGL has set a milestone for Bremerhaven as a logistics hub.

Located near the container terminal, a state-of-the-art logistics facility is being built on a 30,000 m² site, featuring 18,000 m² of warehouse space and direct rail access. The facility is specifically designed for the handling and storage of pulp and paper products.

“With this investment of approximately 20 million euros, we are not only strengthening our position as a leading logistics provider for forest products but also reaffirming our long-term commitment to Bremerhaven as a business location,” emphasizes Alexander Hellmers, CEO of AGL. “The project will create over 20 new jobs and secure more than 10 existing ones, a strong signal for the future.”

The construction project combines economic growth with sustainable infrastructure: a 1.7-megawatt photovoltaic system will enable largely CO₂-neutral operations. The rail connection will reduce truck traffic and significantly improve the facility’s carbon footprint.

Mayor Melf Grantz highlighted the investment’s importance for the region: “Projects like this are key to Bremerhaven’s economic development. AGL is demonstrating how sustainable industrial policy and job creation can go hand in hand.” Bremerhaven’s economic development agency also sees the project as a groundbreaking initiative.

“The combination of logistics expertise, innovation, and sustainability is exemplary. This new facility reinforces Bremerhaven’s role as an international logistics hub,” explains Nils Schnorrenberger, Managing Director of BIS Bremerhaven Economic Development Company.

The new facility will complement the existing AGL site at Grauwallring 21, which already features 35,000 m² of warehouse space. With this expansion, AGL’s total logistics space in Bremerhaven will grow to over 260,000 m². This makes AGL one of the largest specialized handling facilities for paper, pulp, and forest products in Europe.

Additionally, team AGL is expanding the company’s technical capabilities at the Bremerhaven facility, enabling the safe and efficient handling of horizontal paper rolls weighing up to 4 tons. This upgrade includes a specially developed spindle attachment, a powerful 5 t Linde E50 forklift, and a 4.5 t capacity spindle mount—all designed to minimize product stress during handling.

Due to their dimensions, these rolls can only be transported lying down, a process that requires both expertise and the right equipment. AGL is now among the few logistics hubs in Northern Germany capable of offering this specialized handling.

Thanks to targeted investments in various spindle models, AGL can now seamlessly handle a wide range of cargo types, from roll and bale clamps to horizontal paper rolls, ensuring high flexibility and product protection.

Damage to the rolls during container loading at origin is often caused by improper equipment – typically when using standard forks instead of spindle tools. AGL is closing this gap to ensure cargo arrives in perfect condition.

We, at the Project Logistics Alliance, on behalf of the network extend our congratulations to the Alexander Global Logistics team on this impressive milestone and applaud their continued commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence.

Back in April, m/v Chipolbrok Galaxy called at the port of Salerno to load two massive harbor cranes—each weighing 420 tonnes and measuring 66m x 12m x 40m.

After a successful loading operation and precise lashings, the vessel continued her journey to Port Said, Egypt, before transiting the Suez Canal.

Vestas is pleased to announce that Felix Henseler will succeed Anders Nielsen as Chief Technology and Operations Officer (CTOO) on 1 September 2025.

Anders Nielsen has decided to retire from day-to-day management by the end of 2025 after six years as CTOO where he played a leading role in the turnaround of Vestas’ Power Solutions segment as well as the continued industrialisation and standardisation of Vestas’ technology and manufacturing. Felix Henseler most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of ZF Wind Power and will join Vestas immediately. As CTOO, Felix Henseler will have full focus on ramping up both onshore and offshore manufacturing and strengthening Vestas’ offering within wind energy solutions and industry maturity. To ensure a smooth transition, Anders Nielsen will continue as an advisor to Felix Henseler and Vestas until end of 2025.

Felix Henseler, Vestas’ incoming CTOO says: “Vestas is the leader in wind energy and having worked closely with Vestas for many years as a strategic partner, I’m extremely excited and motivated to take on the role as CTOO and become part of Vestas’ Executive Management. The energy industry is impacted by the geopolitical shifts we’re seeing across the globe, and our ability to become even more efficient, competitive and scalable will be decisive to ensure affordable, secure and sustainable energy across the globe. With a long career within engineering and manufacturing, efficiency, competitiveness and scalability will be my focus and I‘m honored to become part of Vestas and meet my many new colleagues who are driving these efforts and ensuring we deliver on our customer promises”.

Anders Nielsen, Vestas’ outgoing CTOO says: “The last six years have been some of the most eventful and valuable of my career where we have faced many challenges and I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together during that period. I’m pleased to handover a profitable Power Solutions-segment to Felix, because it took a lot of hard work from everyone in Vestas to achieve, but being part of developing and delivering the V236-15.0 MW offshore turbine, introducing new onshore variants and industrialising our manufacturing setup are also sources of immense pride to me. I want to thank my many Vestas colleagues for the last six years, including everyone in Executive Management for the support and valuable discussions through ups and downs. I look forward to working with Felix and the rest of the Technology and Operations management team to ensure a smooth transition”

Henrik Andersen, Vestas President and CEO says: “Vestas and wind energy is at the centre of ensuring the world has affordable, secure and sustainable energy and to succeed we must continue to drive industrialisation and efficiency across the industry as well as deliver competitive wind energy solutions to our customers. Under Anders Nielsen’s leadership we have made great progress and on behalf of Executive Management, I’m pleased to welcome Felix as Anders’ successor as he brings a wealth of industrial experience and wind energy insights to the role. On behalf of everyone at Vestas, I want to thank Anders Nielsen for his great contribution to Vestas in the last six years and staying onboard until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. I want to wish Anders all the best as he now embarks on his second career, although it’s perhaps six years later than originally planned”.

Vestas’ Technology and Manufacturing organisations were merged into Vestas Technology and Operations in Q3 2024 with a clear objective to increase industrialisation within wind energy and strengthen Vestas’ end-to-end approach to delivery of wind energy solutions. Vestas seeks to continue this strategic evolution with the appointment of Felix Henseler. Felix Henseler will be part of Vestas Executive Management and report directly to Henrik Andersen.

Sarens undertook a critical role in the development of the He Dreiht Offshore Wind Park in the Netherlands, partnering with BUSS Terminal Eemshaven to handle and marshal foundation components.

This ambitious project, owned by EnBW, focuses on the logistics of transporting and positioning massive components required for the construction of offshore wind turbines, significantly contributing to Europe’s renewable energy infrastructure.

The scope of Sarens’ work included the load-in and load-out of Transition Pieces (TPs) and Monopiles (MPs)—both critical elements in wind turbine foundations. These components are colossal, with the TPs weighing approximately 655 tons each and measuring 32 meters in height. The MPs, even larger, range up to 71 meters long and weigh as much as 1.350 tons. Sarens managed the transportation of 64 of each type, lifting and moving them twice across the project site from initial load-in to storage, and from storage to final load-out.

A key challenge of this project laid in interface management, as our client BUSS Terminal Eemshaven and Sarens had to coordinate operations between the work scopes of three clients for the load in and load out. Aligning schedules and ensuring seamless transitions between different work scopes required precise coordination and flexibility.

Another significant challenge was the time-sensitive nature of the load-out phase. Sarens was required to mobilise personnel with just 12 hours’ notice, ensuring that the offshore installation vessel, Thialf, could continue with its installation work. This demanding schedule was met thanks to the dedication and readiness of Sarens’ operational team, which ran 24/7 shifts during this phase.

Sarens deployed a range of high-capacity cranes and specialised transport equipment, including the incredible “Straffen Hendrik” crane, our brand new LR12500-1.0, along with the mighty CC9800, and CC8800-1. These cranes were selected for their ability to handle large, heavy loads with precision and efficiency. Additionally, Sarens utilised SPMTs (Self-Propelled Modular Transporters), which were configured in specific combinations to optimise load-in operations for the MPs, and were able to place and pick up the MPs from the sand dunes with their hydraulic suspension. The TP Handler, developed by Sarens and upgraded to a 750-ton capacity, was particularly praised for its speed and versatility, ensuring the project proceeded smoothly and on schedule.

Despite the complexity of moving such large-scale equipment, the transport process was executed with remarkable efficiency. Over 350 trucks were required to bring all materials to the site, with an additional 220 trucks used to return equipment to Sarens’ headquarters upon project completion. Even under challenging conditions, Sarens exceeded expectations, with client representatives highlighting the team’s performance as “unprecedented.”

Beyond its technical challenges, the He Dreiht Offshore Wind Park has a substantial positive impact on society, contributing to sustainability goals by promoting greener energy solutions. Offshore wind farms like He Dreiht are pivotal in reducing reliance on fossil fuels, thus minimising pollution and driving a transition towards cleaner energy.

Additionally, the project creates employment opportunities in the region, from construction to long-term maintenance roles. By successfully managing the marshalling of the wind park’s foundation components, Sarens is helping to lay the groundwork for a project that will support Europe’s renewable energy targets for years to come.

The success of Sarens’ involvement in the He Dreiht project can largely be attributed to the dedication and professionalism of its team. Mart van Hoorn, the Project Manager, highlighted that although the site was home to some of the world’s largest crawler cranes, it was ultimately the people who made the project a success.

Client feedback was similarly enthusiastic, with Sarens’ efforts described as “amazing” in a message of appreciation: “Sarens equipment and personnel outperformed our expectation. Your standards of maintenance and service mindset is unprecedented. The team on site was always available, even during difficult times.

Sarens’ work on the He Dreiht Offshore Wind Park demonstrates its unparalleled expertise in handling complex, large-scale infrastructure projects. The company’s commitment to operational excellence, combined with its innovative use of equipment and seamless project management, has helped to ensure the success of this crucial renewable energy project. As Europe and the World continues to embrace renewable energy, Sarens remains a key player in accelerating the energy transition to a more sustainable future.

SME Worldwide Logistics are new Project Cargo Network members in Vietnam.

They are recommended by PCN members as a professional and friendly team with complete expertise in project cargo and heavy lift solutions along with all related services. The company hold ISO, VLA, and VINASME certification.

“We are delighted to introduce SME Worldwide Logistics as a project cargo partner in Vietnam. Headquartered in Hanoi, we have been operating since 2006, delivering high-quality logistics services and cost-effective solutions across the oil & gas, energy & renewable energy, construction, steel, and industrial projects sectors.”

“Over the past 19 years, SME Worldwide Logistics has grown into a trusted name in efficiently handling complex, heavy, and time-critical cargo movements. Among our comprehensive project logistics services, our core areas of expertise include: Site move loadout operations for super heavy & oversized cargo; Tailor-made logistics solutions for OOG & project shipments; Multimodal transport coordination, supported by a robust local network of 19 offices across Vietnam.

“We take pride in our dedicated project team, hands-on operational capabilities, vast experience, customer-centric approach, and specialist equipment and facilities. By joining PCN, we aim to build long-term partnerships with like-minded professionals, share technical knowledge, and deliver seamless international solutions for project logistics.”
Successful project logistics and heavy lift operations start with careful preparation and planning with surveys and studies, and requires expertise, inside knowledge, varied experience, and a reputation that businesses can trust.

This is why SME Worldwide Logistics is the choice of many leading global and local companies. Our intelligent team are committed to researching all options, investigating each detail, surveying and identifying potential obstacles – both physical and non-physical, and reacting to extraordinary circumstances with quick and decisive actions.”

Mammoet has successfully supported the installation of six modules that make up the first phase of the future sixth terminal at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); reaching a significant milestone in a multi-phase project to expand capacity at the major US hub.

This initial phase of Terminal F has been built using modular construction techniques; a method that sees large structures prefabricated off-site, in sections, before being transported to their final location and connected.

It allows major construction and infrastructure projects to be completed faster, safer and more cost-efficiently. For busy sites like airports, where space is limited and civil work can cause significant disruptions, it has major benefits.

For the new Terminal F, Mammoet worked with Walsh Group, who led the Innovation Next+ joint venture to build the initial 15-gate terminal concourse and new Skylink Station.

The operation marks the biggest airport terminal modules ever moved, with the heaviest unit weighing 3,320t and measuring 85 meters in length.

The modules were fabricated at a nearby fabrication site on airport property and transported to the site, one by one, on Mammoet Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs).

The SPMTs were fitted with metal supports, which allowed them to be lifted via the stroke of the SPMTs before being carried across the tarmac and installed at their new home.

Reid Whitley, Project Manager at Mammoet, said:“Modular construction techniques allow construction companies to reduce the scope of work at building sites, and for different structural elements to happen in parallel.

This can be incredibly beneficial for sites like airports, where space is limited, and lessening disruption for passengers is critical.

Mammoet prides itself on being the world leader in heavy lift and transport. This project shows another piece of what is possible with our equipment and teams”.

Prior to the installation of Terminal F, Mammoet performed a similar operation at the airport for the installation of a pier-style expansion that will be home to 9 gates at Terminal C, adding a net gain of four gates to the terminal. The next stage of the project will see it support a similar expansion of Terminal A.

Thanks to a suite of recent upgrades, vessels can now access the port 24/7, giving shipping agents and lines, and local industries the flexibility they’ve been asking for.

That means less waiting, faster cargo moves, and a supply chain that’s more responsive than ever.

“This is a game-changer for our operations,” said Vicki Gruber, Harbour Master at HOPA Ports. “Welcoming vessels at night greatly increases flexibility for port users and reflects the results of strong industry collaboration.

HOPA Ports is committed to improving marine operations at the Port of Oshawa. Mariners, shipping agents, shipping lines, and industry partners have been at the center of this transformation, especially as we address challenges in nighttime navigation—a top priority voiced by port tenants and marine stakeholders.

We’ve undertaken several strategic upgrades to support safer and more efficient vessel movements, including dredging the navigational channel to maintain seaway depth, allowing larger ships to pass through unobstructed. We’ve also completed comprehensive repairs to both wharfs, extending their reliability for shippers and cargo handlers.

The addition of enhanced navigational lighting further underscores our commitment to ongoing improvement.

Understanding the importance of nighttime access for the shipping industry, HOPA worked closely with the Canadian Coast Guard. We’re pleased to share that all channel markers at the Port of Oshawa are now equipped with flashing lights. This upgrade directly responds to the needs of our marine stakeholders, including the St. Lawrence Seaway Pilot Association and the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, ensuring safer navigation after dark.

“These advancements reflect HOPA’s ongoing commitment to serving the marine, shipping, industrial, and trade communities,” Gruber added. “Reliable, efficient, and safe port operations are vital to the economic vibrancy of the regions and communities we support.”

By strengthening the reliability and adaptability of our supply chain, HOPA Ports ensures that the Port of Oshawa remains a sustainable and resilient gateway for commerce.

Tomorrowland is no ordinary festival.

It’s the most prestigious electronic music event in the world, drawing in hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe and Sarens is proud to help make it happen year after year.

In 2025, our role took on a whole new meaning.

Sarens was already on site with a fleet of telescopic cranes to support the original build of the festival’s legendary Mainstage, working under the coordination of the Tomorrowland production team. As with previous editions, we provided flexible and mobile equipment—ranging from 40T to 250T cranes—and a skilled crew to help bring the creative vision to life.

But disaster struck on the opening weekend: a fire broke out, devastating the original Mainstage and undoing two years of design and preparation in a matter of hours. It was a heartbreaking moment for everyone involved but the Tomorrowland team acted fast, activating an emergency response plan to rebuild.

Sarens stayed on site to support the rapid construction of a replacement Mainstage, helping lift and position critical structural elements so the show could go on. Within hours, a new version of the stage was in place thanks to tireless collaboration, resourcefulness, and the drive to deliver for the audience.

“We initially supported the positioning of the main stage between the end of May and early July—it was a full-time job. When we were called back to help after the last-minute disaster, we knew we had to act fast—and that we could deliver. With 600,000 people counting on a great experience, canceling the event wasn’t an option. We mobilised a 200T, 150T, 100T, and 70T crane—our trusted allies in resolving the issue. Alongside them, six skilled crane operators from the Sarens team were on the ground. We’re proud to have been part of the solution, said Sarens crane operator, Christophe Langers.

Once again, Sarens cranes were there not just to build a structure but to help rebuild a dream.

We are honoured to have supported this extraordinary effort, and proud of every crew member and crane that stood behind the magic of Tomorrowland 2025.

Project Cargo Network are pleased to report Gulf Agency Company Kuwait (GAC Kuwait) are new members.

The company are renowned professionals with great project logistics expertise and experience in Kuwait.

Sudesh Chaturvedi (Managing Director): “GAC was established in Kuwait in 1956 and today, we are one of the leading integrated shipping and logistics service providers in the State.

While GAC operates a global network, what sets us apart from other multinational logistics providers is our freehand and non-exclusive business model. GAC Kuwait functions as an independent profit center, empowered to make agile, market-specific decisions and collaborate freely with all interested parties. This decentralized structure allows us to remain highly responsive to local client needs while maintaining global standards.

Our motivation to join PCN is rooted in our belief in open collaboration and mutual growth. We see PCN as a platform where we can both contribute and benefit by offering reliable, flexible services in Kuwait as well as supporting fellow members with our strong local capabilities and commitment to service excellence. We are confident that our approach aligns well with PCN’s values.

GAC Kuwait has extensive knowledge and expertise in local, environmental, and security regulations. With many high profile customers, we are committed to a high standard of compliance and ethical work practices, with a strong focus on HSSE. We are also ISO 9001, TRACE, FIATA, and IATA certified.

The State of Kuwait has over 6% of the world’s oil reserves and is going through an unprecedented and continued investment phase. GAC Kuwait has been operating for almost 70 years in the country and has gained vast experience in all aspects of the supply chain related to oil and gas, energy, power generation, offshore, construction, military, infrastructure, and all types of project cargo.

Delivering flexible solutions tailored to the unique needs of each project, our operations are supported by a fleet of barges and landing craft which are ideally suited for transporting project cargo in hard-to-reach areas with infrastructure limitations. Additionally, we can also provide ballastable barges to receive cargo on a direct delivery basis for on-carriage to final destinations.

Our comprehensive range of project logistics services include multimodal transport (sea, land, rail, tug & barge, air), full & part chartering (vessels & air), site surveys & feasibility studies (routes, weather, political climate), and administrative support (customs clearance, documentation). We also offer a bespoke portfolio of support services from the initial planning down to local clearance and delivery.”

“We are taking the weight for project logistics.”

A recent project completed by GAC Kuwait for a water waste treatment plant is pictured below. The duration of the project was 4 years and the scope of work handled included vessel chartering, clearance of full breakbulk vessels, heavy lifting, clearance of containers, transportation, and warehousing.

Express Global Logistics (EXG), member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, recently completed a complex transportation project, moving eight critical Blowdown Tanks to the western part of India.

The operation showcased the company’s expertise in handling oversized industrial cargo with precision and safety.

The project involved transporting 8 Blowdown Tanks weighing 541.52 metric tons. Each tank measured 17.35m x 6.9m x 7.2m, requiring specialized handling due to their massive dimensions and critical importance to petrochemical operations.

EXG’s success stemmed from comprehensive pre-planning. The team conducted thorough route surveys, examining every kilometre to identify potential obstacles, measure bridge clearances, assess road conditions, and determine infrastructure modification requirements. The total tank required 96 hydraulic axles for safe transport, distributing the enormous weight across multiple points to ensure stability and prevent road damage.

The project required extensive coordination with highway authorities, electric utilities, and local governments. EXG managed civil modifications, toll plaza adjustments, power line shutdowns, and infrastructure adaptations.

The final phase involved loadout operations at the site. EXG’s team ensured proper positioning, crane operations, and vessel loading while maintaining strict adherence to international safety standards.

The project’s success reinforces EXG’s position as a trusted partner for companies requiring complex logistics solutions, supporting India’s growing industrial sector with the specialized expertise needed for challenging transportation requirements.

For Mundra Petrochem, receiving these critical components on schedule was essential for maintaining project timelines, highlighting the importance of reliable logistics partners in industrial operations.

Muscat International Shipping & Logistics (MIS) are delighted to report another successful project cargo delivery of a lifting arm.

The lifting arm measures 8m high and weighs 70tn.

MIS handled the transport from the port to the client’s site in Oman for an oil and gas company.

“We have the equipment, manpower and proven track-record in handling all types of project cargo. Our team has decades of rich experience and our increasingly diverse clientele reflects the reliability and care that we provide for all of our customers.”

Hiab (at the time Cargotec) announced on 14 November 2024 that it had signed an agreement to sell its MacGregor business to funds managed by Triton (“Triton”).

On 1 July, Hiab announced that regulatory approvals for the sale of MacGregor had been obtained from other jurisdictions, including the European Union, but the approval from the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) was still pending. Hence, the closing of the Transaction was expected by 1 October 2025, later than initially expected 1 July 2025.

On 10 July 2025, Hiab announced that all regulatory approvals had been secured, and the closing of the Transaction was expected on 31 July 2025.

Triton has today transferred the agreed purchase price to Hiab and obtained control of MacGregor’s business. Hence, the Transaction has been closed on 31 July 2025.

MacGregor has been reported as part of discontinued operations from the fourth quarter of 2024 onwards.