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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.

Bertling Logistics is proud to share the story of another successful delivery by their Bertling team in Indonesia – a high-value shipment of five Short Block Gas Engines.

With a total value of EUR 1.25 million and each unit weighing 14 te, the engines were shipped from Austria to Batam, Indonesia.

The shipment was closely coordinated with Bertling’s colleagues from the Bremen office, resulting in a seamless operation and on-time, safe delivery to their client’s premises.

Timeline Logistics Solutions SAC, a Project Logistics Alliance member representing Peru, has once again demonstrated its capability in managing the transport of oversized equipment, even amid considerable challenges.

This latest operation required the lashing and on-time delivery of a massive machinery unit, nearly 5 meters in height, to a key client during an active inland truckers’ strike in Lima.

The initiative started at the Port of Callao, where Timeline Logistics Solutions received a special piece of equipment arriving from Asia in a 40-foot flat rack out-of-gauge (OOG) container. The machinery measured 4.72 meters in height, 4 meters in width, and weighed 19.3 metric tons. Due to the cargo’s substantial dimensions especially its width and height, the team opted to unload the equipment from the container, prioritizing safety and maneuverability.

The next critical step involved loading the cargo onto a specialized Lowboy truck, after which Timeline Logistics Solutions’ team expertly secured and lashed the machinery. Completing this procedure demanded patience and thorough consultation of technical schematics to ensure the unit was safely fastened for a long-distance journey.

The delivery covered 600 kilometers of overland transport to the client’s site. Multiple hurdles had to be addressed throughout the process. Managing cargo of this size required heightened coordination and meticulous planning to mitigate risks during handling and transit. Compounding the complexity was a citywide strike by truckers in Lima, which delayed the operational team and threatened to disrupt the delivery schedule.

A further challenge arose from Peruvian regulations prohibiting night transport of cargo taller than 4 meters, confining movement to daylight hours. Thanks to strategic timing and efficient execution, the team succeeded in departing Lima by 6:00 PM, just ahead of midnight onset of the strike.

Despite these obstacles, Timeline Logistics Solutions ensured the equipment reached its destination early the next day. The client commended the company for their professionalism and timely performance.

This project once again highlights Timeline Logistics Solutions’ expertise in handling complex, oversized shipments under adverse circumstances. The company’s commitment to planning, technical know-how, and effective response to external difficulties showcases its standing as a reliable partner for challenging logistics projects. Congratulations to the Timeline Logistics Solutions team for another exemplary delivery!

PCN UAE members, Fleet Line Shipping Services (FLS) successfully loaded a pilot boat last month.

The pilot boat measures 22.7 x 6.6 x 8.1m and weighs 75tn. It was shipped from Abu Dhabi to Africa.

The team of experienced professionals at Fleet Line Shipping Services offer bespoke solutions for complex logistics challenges with speed, accuracy and assurance.

The Norse Wind newbuild project has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of its full height jacking test.

During this critical commissioning phase, the vessel’s leg was extended to its full length of 124 meters – approximately 91 meters above the seabed -demonstrating robust structural integrity and mechanical performance under simulated offshore conditions. This test is essential in validating the safety systems and alignment accuracy of the jacking equipment.

High standards were maintained throughout the preparation and execution of the test by GustoMSC, CIMC Raffles, and the DEME site team. Their commitment to safety, precision engineering, and collaboration was evident in the meticulous attention given to cleanliness, mechanical functionality, and system efficiency.

Norse Wind and its sister vessel Norse Energi are NG20000X-class WTIVs developed by GustoMSC. These state-of-the-art vessels have been designed to install wind turbines with rotor diameters measuring over 300 meters and XXL monopiles weighing up to 3,000 tons, even in water depths of up to 70 meters. Once operational, these vessels will be the most modern WTIVs in the industry.

The vessels Norse Wind and Norse Energi are expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2025 and early 2026 respectively, and they will feature the iconic DEME green hull.

Hanau has been an important hub for regional and national logistics since 1925.

This year, one of the Rhenus Group’s oldest locations is celebrating its 100th anniversary – a milestone that has been marked with special events.

Hanau is one of the Rhenus Group’s most traditional locations. Several anniversary events were held to mark the occasion: First, there were boat trips on Rhenus’ own excursion boat, the Möwe, for customers. Separately, employees were also invited to take their own trips on the Möwe, followed by a party right at the port. The trips offered a special view of the port area from the water, and the employee event provided a social gathering in a summery atmosphere.

The Rhenus site in the port of Hanau is now a versatile logistics location with a direct rail connection and its own shunting locomotives. Fertilizers, building materials, minerals, metals, glass products, heavy goods and mineral residues are handled on approximately 80,000 m² of open storage space and 27,000 m² of covered storage space. Modern facilities for drying, screening, bagging, palletizing and silage complement the infrastructure. In addition to its storage and transshipment business, the site is characterized by its trade in building materials and power plant residues, as well as the production of blasting media.

Vestas has received a 274 MW order from EDF power solutions North America to supply 25 EnVentus V162-6.0 MW wind turbines and 20 EnVentus V162-6.2 MW wind turbines for the Madawaska wind project in Québec, Canada including a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement.

Once operational, Madawaska will provide clean and secure energy to tens of thousands of Québec homes while supporting local job creation and industrial development.

The 274 MW Madawaska order follows the recently announced 124 MW EnVentus order with EDF power solutions for the Haute-Chaudière wind project, also in Quebec.

“We’re excited to continue our growing partnership with EDF power solutions North America and the Madawaska project once again highlights the power of collaboration, where proven supply chain expertise meets world-class technology,” said Laura Beane, President, Vestas North America. “Through continued investment in Quebec’s energy future, collectively we are helping pave the way for large-scale renewable development. With Hydro-Quebec targeting 10 GW of wind capacity by 2035, momentum is building and it’s through partnerships like this one that we are preparing to make the province’s bold vision a reality.”

“Madawaska Wind, the second of three projects awarded by Hydro-Quebec through its call for tenders, serves as a testament to the strength of our collaboration with Vestas,” said Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF power solutions North America. “As the Madawaska project moves forward, we are committed to leveraging these strong partnerships to continue to make a meaningful impact on Quebec’s energy future.”

Vestas is a leader in Canada’s onshore market, with an installed base of over 5 GW spanning all 10 provinces and a supply chain supported by more than 300 local suppliers. In Québec, Vestas currently services 428 MW of operating turbines and last year, announced a further 347 MW order that is currently under construction.

“Quebec presents unique logistical and execution challenges, but our long-standing, and growing, experience in the region means we’re well positioned to navigate them,” said Josh Irwin, Senior Vice President, Canada Onshore Sales, Vestas North America. “By bringing together local know-how and strong partnerships with regional stakeholders, we’re prepared to help bring this project to life while creating new economic opportunities for the province.”

As part of a shared commitment to strengthen local manufacturing and job creation, EDF power solutions and Vestas have partnered with Québec-based Marmen as the tower supplier, supporting 150 direct jobs in Matane.

“Marmen is proud to work with two industry leaders to highlight the importance of a Canadian-based supply chain amid strong market signals. We are ready to help mature this market alongside Vestas and EDF power solutions,” said Patrick Pellerin, President, Marmen.

Delivery of the turbines is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027.

Gruber Logistics are excited to announce a significant step on their journey toward a more inclusive work environment.

GRUBER Logistics SpA has received certification for its Gender Equality Management System, compliant with the UNI/PdR 125:2022 standard!

To achieve their goals, they’ve already taken important steps: A Steering Committee for Equal Opportunities has been established to guide and monitor gender equality initiatives.

They’ve introduced a Strategic Plan for Equality with clear objectives, making their efforts measurable and transparent.

For critical situations, a confidential channel for reporting harassment and discrimination is now in place to ensure every voice is heard and appropriate action can be taken.

Regular training sessions on respect, harassment prevention, and equality are strengthening awareness and fostering a culture of mutual understanding.

Gruber firmly believe that together they can create a safe, fair, and appreciative work environment for everyone. This certification is a crucial step in that direction and strengthens our commitment to being a leader in gender equality.