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Altius, a member of the Project Logistics Alliance representing Spain, Argentina, and Bolivia, recently completed a challenging operation—successfully shipping two 154-tonne transformers from China to the Quillagua photovoltaic solar plant in Chile.

The plant, a cutting-edge hybrid installation, combines renewable energy generation with an advanced energy storage system. However, its location in Chile’s Atacama Desert posed a significant challenge. Quillagua sits atop a steep hill, requiring transport over slopes of up to 15% on low-traction terrain.

This complex operation demanded meticulous planning and precise coordination, both of which Altius executed flawlessly. The successful delivery marks a major achievement for the company in renewable energy infrastructure development.

A significant logistics operation carried out for EKME S.A by Cosmatos Group, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Greece, involved transporting vital refinery equipment from Thessaloniki Port to Hellenic Energy in Eleusis, Greece.

The operation required meticulous planning and execution, including handling port operations, Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo operations, cargo securing, and chartering a Greek-flagged ferry.

The shipment included two oversized units: Flexicoker Heater New Top Head; Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.9 x 5.49 meters; Weight: 96.00 metric tons; Handling: Lo-Lo operation using a port mobile crane

Steam Generator: Dimensions: 17.218 x 4.91 x 5.01 meters; Weight: 130.00 metric tons; Handling: Ro-Ro operation via the ferry’s ramp.

Cosmatos Group successfully executed the operation, ensuring the equipment reached its destination efficiently and securely.

Leading global logistics service provider, the Rhenus Group, is an official Halal Certified Logistics Provider in Indonesia with immediate effect.

The certification will allow Rhenus Indonesia to enhance safety and reliability across the entire supply chain to transport halal products, which are increasingly in demand.

The global halal sector is expected to grow substantially, exceeding $5 trillion in value until 2030. The Halal Product Assurance Agency under Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has also enforced mandatory halal certification which applies to all food products within Indonesia, and by 2026, to imported foods.

The certification is the latest third-party endorsement and standards attained from Rhenus for its Indonesia branch. Others include ISO Licensed 9001, 14001, 45001, IATA License/Certification, NVOCC license, and IMDG. With this certification, Rhenus Indonesia expects a growth of around 15% this year in handling halal commodities for halal-compliant industries.

Fabian Kieble, Managing Director of Rhenus Indonesia said, “As one of the few logistics providers who have received this certificate, Rhenus Indonesia is now in a better position to align our operations with the needs of the economy in the country. We will continue to grow and improve our business by offering the highest standard in service and tailor-made solutions for different industries. This is a great success and achievement made by the team here in Indonesia for our customers.”

With six offices in Indonesia, Rhenus provides a full suite of logistics services for industries including automotives, life sciences and healthcare, technology, industrial and consumer sectors.

Last week’s Freight Friday, highlighted a recent air shipment handled by Bertling Logistics, transporting 15 tons of cargo from Chicago to Arizona using our B-Cargo air freight service.

The shipment included a 98m-long piece, requiring crane lifts at both the origin and destination to ensure safe handling.

Thanks to the expertise of our Bertling Air Freight Logistics team in Düsseldorf, the cargo was delivered on time and seamlessly to our customer. Another great example of efficient planning and smooth execution!

Sarens’ operations sometimes have the cinematic feel of an espionage thriller: operating during the night, working within a narrow window of time, and deploying extremely well-honed expertise and specialised equipment, incredible feats are pulled off just before daybreak.

Recently, Sarens completed such a mission on behalf of client Viabuild, installing an iconic, one-of-a-kind bridge within a tight eight-hour window in the middle of the night. This 278-tonne bridge at the Vierarmen junction in Tervuren, Belgium, is unique: made entirely of European wood, it is the first wooden bridge of such size in Flanders.

To install this expansive structure, which floats over a span of nearly 70 metres, the Sarens technical team chose just the right equipment for the job, including SPMTs, jacks, transport stools, and CS250 towers. The CS250 towers were chosen because they could be installed below the pre-assembled bridge at 1,1 metres high, allowing the team to safely jack down at a faster pace and meet time constraints.

Sarens brought in equipment from all around Europe, with 24 trucks taking approximately one day to complete the journey. Assembly of the SPMTs and the transport structure then took only three days due to successful coordination and strategic pre-assembly at Sarens’ headquarters in Wolvertem.

The bridge’s manufacturer, Amann, not only calculated the bridge’s strength and deformations to help with installation, but also supplied custom-made wooden support blocks to be used between the transport equipment and the bridge, so as not to damage the bridge itself.

Using four CS250 towers, eight SPMTs, fixed transport stools, and four 100-tonne jacks, the crew transported and installed the bridge in mere hours. To achieve an installation at such speed would have been unheard of just a few years ago–and now, it is standard operating procedure, especially with Sarens’ engineering acumen and heavy-duty equipment on the job.

As part of the F29 cycle highway between Leuven and Brussels, this sustainable structure now safely ferries bicyclists and pedestrians over the Vierarmen junction: what was once a hazardous crossing is now safe for both bicycle traffic and pedestrian use. The Vierarmen bridge is part of the greater ‘Werken aan de Ring’ initiative, which is building safe paths, bridges, and tunnels to allow for smooth bicycle travel along and over the Ring.

Sarens would like to thank our client, Viabuild, for the opportunity to make this project a success–and to help bring safer cycling opportunities to the region.

FLS Projects Thailand, part of the FLS Group representing Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore in the Project Logistics Alliance, has once again demonstrated its expertise in handling complex logistics with the successful transport of a 36.5-ton distillation column lower section.

The oversized cargo was transported from Laem Chabang Port to Nakhon Sawan.

Measuring 20 x 3.3 x 4.8 meters, the column was originally shipped from Montreal, Canada, and was transhipped through Singapore by a project partner of FLS Projects Thailand before arriving at Laem Chabang. Upon arrival in Thailand as breakbulk on a container vessel, the FLS Projects Thailand team took over and managed the inland transport over a distance of 450 kilometres.

In addition to FLS Projects Thailand’s meticulous planning, a comprehensive route survey was conducted to accommodate the column’s height of 5.3 meters, ensuring a smooth and safe passage. The two-night journey proceeded along the planned route, delivering the cargo on schedule and enabling a seamless installation in Nakhon Sawan.

This successful operation showcases FLS Projects Thailand’s continued dedication to providing reliable, efficient logistics solutions for large-scale projects across the region.

“K” LINE LNG SHIPPING (UK) LIMITED, a London-based corporation wholly owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), will be renamed “K” LINE ENERGY SHIPPING (UK) LIMITED (KLES) on April 1, 2025.

At the same time, the Carbon Neutral Development Group of “K” LINE (EUROPE) LIMITED, that develops a liquefied CO2 transportation business, will be integrated into KLES with the goal of reinforcing the business development activities and organizational structure of “K” LINE’s energy transportation business in Europe.

Europe is an advanced market leading low-carbon and decarbonization efforts. New solutions supporting the decarbonization of society, such as liquefied CO2 transportation solutions, are in demand.

KLES has refined its integrated marketing between shore and marine/technical teams, customer-centric support of sales and ship management, an area where the company has accumulated capabilities through its LNG transportation operations. It also proposes and provides high-quality transportation services and meticulously meets society’s needs regarding low-carbon and decarbonization solutions, including CCS.

Höegh Autoliners is introducing an updated Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) effective April 2025.

This enhanced BAF ensures greater adaptability to future fuel requirements while maintaining transparency and predictability.

The revised BAF retains its core function of adjusting for fuel price fluctuations. As liquefied natural gas (LNG) becomes an industry standard for new builds, we are now incorporating LNG as a component in the fuel mix. This is a small but crucial step toward integrating alternative fuels, aligning with evolving regulatory requirements and the industry’s long-term carbon reduction goals. All other parameters of the BAF remain unchanged, ensuring continuity for our customers. Over time, additional fuel types may be included to support the transition to lower-emission shipping solutions.

This transition is supported by our investment in the Aurora Class vessels, four of which have been delivered and eight more on order. The Aurora Class features multi-fuel capability, allowing us to offer our customers market-leading sustainable solutions.

For customers with ambitious decarbonisation targets, we continue offering tailor-made fuel solutions to reduce carbon footprint across our global trade network.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to your local representative.

Kalmar has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to modernise 32 Kalmar straddle carriers operating at MedPort Tangier in Morocco.

The large order was booked in Kalmar’s Q1 2025 order intake, with the modernisation programme scheduled to begin in Q2 2025 and be completed by the end of Q1 2026.

Opened in 2019, APM Terminals MedPort Tangier is a transshipment terminal located at the Tanger Med 2 port complex. The terminal serves the major shipping routes between Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Far East and complements the APM Terminals Tangier facility at the Tanger Med 1 port complex.

The modernisation comprises a midlife refurbishment programme delivered under Kalmar Modernisation Services offering. The programme will extend the operational service life of the equipment, enhancing safety and optimising performance, productivity and reliability.

Keld Pedersen, Managing Director, West Med Hub Terminals, APM Terminals: “Our partnership with Kalmar at MedPort Tangier has gone from strength to strength, and our Kalmar straddle carrier fleet has played a key role in the advancement of the terminal. The comprehensive modernisation programme supports our commitment to continuous improvement and world-class customer service.”

Thomas Malmborg, President, Kalmar Services: “We are delighted to continue our long-term collaboration with APM Terminals at MedPort Tangier. Reliability, safety and productivity are the hallmarks of Kalmar equipment, and this modernisation programme will ensure that the straddle carrier fleet continues to add value for APM Terminals for many years to come.”

MS Global Freight Solution are proud to report on their recent job involving the movement of machinery within their home country of Malaysia.

The scope of this work for MS Global included port handling, trucking from Port Klang, and transport from wharf to Penang.

This shipment included five packages weighing a total 89,100 kg and a volume of 144 cbm, with the largest item measured at 5.40 (L) x 4.74 (W) x 3.55 (H) meters and 76,400 kg.

MS Global Freight Solution, located in Port Klang, Johor Bharu and Penang, Malaysia, can handle air & sea heavy lift project cargo from/to Malaysia including East Malaysia (Borneo Island).

We provide feasibility study, road survey, method of statement, execution and supervision of packing, transportation, loading, lashing, unloading and placement at consignee’s site. We arrange for breakbulk vessels, open tops, flat racks and maintain close relationship with many ship owners.

Norsepower, the global leader in wind propulsion systems, and Swedish shipowner Stena Line have signed an agreement for the delivery of two Norsepower Rotor Sails on an all-new methanol hybrid newbuild RoRo vessel.

The Gothenburg-headquartered shipowner aims to cut CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030.

Built by Jinling Weihai Shipyard in China, the 147-metre vessel will feature two 28x4m Norsepower Rotor Sails (NPRS), projected to deliver up to 9% fuel savings on the planned trade route. Scheduled for delivery to Stena Line from Stena RoRo in Q4 2025, the ship will operate on the Irish Sea, between Belfast and Heysham, where wind conditions are very favourable for wind assisted propulsion.

This collaboration highlights the convergence of two industry leaders, both committed to innovation and sustainability. As a forward-thinking player in the maritime industry, Stena is renowned for its rigorous specifications and high standards. Stena Line’s strategic ambition to transition to renewable fuels, including securing future e-methanol volumes, aligns seamlessly with Norsepower’s mission to drive decarbonisation through wind propulsion technology.

“We are honoured to work with Stena Line, a company that has consistently led the way in sustainable shipping innovation,” said Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower. “This partnership underscores the reliability and quality of Norsepower’s products, as well as its alignment with Stena Line’s forward-thinking goals to cut CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030.”

Dennis Tetzlaff, Chief Operating Officer Fleet, at Stena Line said, “Stena Line recently launched our new ship, Stena Connecta, into the water and it will now be fitted out with two rotor sails. These sails will harness wind power to provide auxiliary propulsion to the vessel, therefore reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Innovations such as this are key to futureproofing our vessels and to reaching our emissions targets.”

The RoRo vessel represents a step forward in sustainable shipping, built to operate on methanol and is part of a broader initiative to integrate sustainable technologies. The sister vessel in the same series is being delivered “rotor sail ready,” further demonstrating Stena Line’s commitment to wind propulsion.

To minimise environmental impact during the project’s execution phase, the NPRS will be manufactured at Norsepower’s new production facility in Yancheng, China, and delivered directly to the shipyard. This approach reduces costs and emissions while exemplifying both companies’ dedication to sustainable operations.

Stena Line has a long history of embracing innovation, becoming the first ferry operator to run a vessel on methanol with the conversion of Stena Germanica in 2015. The addition of Norsepower Rotor Sails further solidifies its position as an industry leader in decarbonisation.

Yesterday, DEME proudly participated in the 100 km Run organized by Kom op tegen Kanker, with five teams of four runners each.

Their incredible team spirit and dedication were on full display in the fight against cancer. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful cause!

What a fantastic event it was, with all 1,033 teams together raising a total of 2,840,750 euro!

DEME has been a proud long-term sponsor of Kom op tegen Kanker, an organization that operates on several fronts in the battle against cancer. This year, we are supporting Kom op tegen Kanker by participating in both the 100 km running event in March and the 1,000 km cycling event in May.

We extend our gratitude to all the contributors who made this happen – and a heartfelt thank you and special shoutout to all the DEME runners who participated, giving a much-needed boost to cancer research: Jeroen Vanden Branden, Javier Berrio, Jose Gonzalez, Jiska Verhulst, Simon Timmermans, Natalie Vinck, Hans Depraetere, Marie-Lien Van Cauteren, Frederic Dryhoel, Sandra Van Hamme, Carole Van Tongelen, Ida De Pessemier, Diederik Laroy, Koen Van Schoor, Ares De Groote, Axel De Backer, Matthieu Guilmot, Steve Devlamynck, Yannick Michielssen and Adriano Sanchez – and to Hubert Fiers for the organization and moral support!

Having already reduced its carbon footprint by shifting from road to sea freight, Finnish trailer and truckbody manufacturer Ekeri is further cutting its CO₂ emissions by introducing biogas in its maritime transports in collaboration with WALLENIUS SOL.

DETERMINED TO promote a sustainable transport industry, trailer and truckbody manufacturer Ekeri envisions creating opportunities to transport goods in a more sustainable and cost-effective way. For some time now, the company has leveraged the competitive advantage of shipping goods with WALLENIUS SOL from the Port of Pietarsaari – only 20 kilometers from the factory – instead of transporting trailers by road to southern Sweden. Simply by shifting from land to sea transport, this approach has reduced carbon emissions about one tonne per trailer. Now, the manufacturer is taking yet another step towards sustainability by introducing biogas in its maritime transport in collaboration with WALLENIUS SOL.

“The majority of our emissions come from the materials we purchase and use in production. Even though the logistics chain is not where we leave the largest footprint, we still want to take responsibility where we can,” says Daniel Asplund, Sustainability and Aftersales Manager, Ekeri. “Instead of throwing money at environmental taxes like the ETS, we can support the transition by using a more environmentally friendly fuel.”

By purchasing a share of biogas for its sea transports from Port of Pietarsaari to Germany, Ekeri benefits from an ISCC-certified product that meets strict sustainability and traceability standards.

Using the mass balance principle, WALLENIUS SOL customers can select the proportion of LBG relative to their fuel consumption – from 10, 25, 50, 75, to 100 percent biogas. Recognising the benefits, Ekeri embraced the offer.

“Beginning with ten percent biogas was a straightforward first step that didn’t affect our customers’ prices. Going forward, our ambition is to accelerate the share of LBG in our transports, says Daniel Asplund.

“When there are greener alternatives available, I think we should use them instead of fossil fuels. Reducing Europe’s dependence on fuel imports by using fuels that we can produce domestically is also an aspect,” he says.

Rebecca Tagaeus, Sustainability Manager at WALLENIUS SOL, believes reducing environmental impact is a collaborative effort.

“At our own expense, we will under 2025 start blending a small amount of biogas into our fuel mix, and by enabling our customers to choose the proportion of biogas they wish to use, we facilitate a gradual transition away from fossil fuels. Even a small step today is better than no step at all,” she says.

I firmly believe that those who take action now will reap the benefits later” Daniel Asplund, Sustainability and Aftersales Manager, Ekeri.

There is a growing demand from companies striving to meet climate targets and transition to renewable fuels. At the same time, it is a fact that fossil-free fuels, such as biogas (LBG), biodiesel (HVO), and e-methanol, are generally more expensive than fossil fuels. However, for Ekeri, there was never really any doubt about which path to take when WALLENIUS SOL offered them to Lighten the Load* by choosing a renewable fuel.

“Ekeri has been around for 80 years, and we are committed to investing in the future. I firmly believe that those who take action now will reap the benefits later,” says Daniel Asplund.

He concludes: “Humankind has put itself in this situation, and now we have to face the reality and pay the price if we want to prevent this temperature rise from becoming a reality.”

Project Cargo Network are pleased to report Korman International are new members in Taiwan.

The company was founded in 1992 and are recommended by members for professional solutions in project, breakbulk and OOG cargo handling.

“Korman prides ourselves on providing a wide variety of practical, value-added and reliable logistics solutions to meet challenging requirements in the most efficient, economical and safest manner. We deliver comprehensive and proven sea, land, rail and air services with the knowledge, expertise and resources to achieve great results.”

“We share our wealth of local logistics experience and reduce the complexity of complicated projects. Specialised in the transportation of large, heavy and high-value cargo for industrial projects, our team provide professionally designed solutions for the whole logistics process.”
“Korman has been engaged in the shipping industry for 33 years and has handled a huge range of project based, breakbulk and OOG cargo between 20-2000tns per project. Our industry experience has included construction, steel, wind power & solar panels, oil & gas, engineering equipment, mining, barges, cranes, locomotives, yachts, power & energy, automobile, manufacturing & production, agriculture, food processing and many other oversized machinery & equipment.”

A recent project shipment handled by Korman in Taiwan arrived at Keelung from Antwerp, Belgium for delivery in Taipei. The shipment consisted of 3 breakbulk pieces along with 9 x 40’HC, 1 x 40’FR and 1 x 20’OT. The destination site had very narrow access for the final delivery but Korman managed the operations carefully and safely.

The 3 breakbulk pieces measured as follows: 101tn – 995 x 498 x 380cm; 60tn – 400 x 360 x 302cm; 33tn – 410 x 190 x 356cm.