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The Hof op Marken consortium, including DEME, is reinforcing the dike around the island of Marken on behalf of Rijkswaterstaat.

Marken is a small, picturesque island in the Netherlands, a place where heritage and landscape are deeply intertwined.

It’s a unique and complex challenge that requires custom solutions, all while preserving the island’s cultural and historical character. To limit disruption, most work is done from the water. The dike is carefully strengthened in phases, using smart engineering methods to deal with the soft ground and ensure long-term stability. Real-time monitoring, including the use of drones, helps us work more efficiently and safely.

Meanwhile, the design closely follows the original dike line, keeping familiar curves and preserving views of landmarks like the iconic ‘Paard van Marken’ lighthouse. Once completed in 2028, the island will be protected against high water for the next 50 years, stronger, safer, and still recognizably Marken.

ISS-Global Forwarding branch in Kolkata, India has been appointed exclusive area member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) with immediate effect.

A company statement reads: “Whether you need to move massive hydroelectric turbines or large aircraft components, we have the expertise to handle your mission-critical project logistics. We specialize in managing project cargo with top-tier planning, execution, and delivery, to and from any location, no matter how remote or challenging.

Our experts handle all aspects of your project logistics—from 3D simulated testing to risk assessment, and onsite coordination and compliance solving complexities along the way, so you complete your project safely, timely, and cost efficiently.”

Wolfgang Karau, Director of the Worldwide Project Consortium says: “We welcome the team of ISS-Global Forwarding in Kolkata, India to the network”

Nooteboom has launched a completely renewed Nooteboom Service website.

A major step forward in making trailer service, repair, and overhaul even more accessible and efficient. Below is an overview of the most important updates: The new site is now separate from the main Nooteboom website and features a clear, intuitive layout. Information is easier and faster to find – whether it’s about maintenance, repairs, overhauls, emergency assistance, or service locations.

The European network of service locations is now prominently featured on the website. With an interactive map, users can easily find the nearest service point – complete with contact details and the option to plan a route directly.

“K” LINE ENERGY SHIPPING (UK) LIMITED (“KLES”), a London-based subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), and Yinson Production have entered into an agreement to jointly develop and market solutions for the transportation and injection of liquefied CO2, leveraging each party’s respective core expertise.

Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU), KLES and Yinson Production will jointly develop and market a floating storage and injection unit (FSIU) and a liquefied CO2 carrier. The collaboration will target carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects being developed mainly in Europe.

For CCS projects worldwide, offshore sequestration is a safe and efficient way of permanently storing large volumes of CO2. FSIUs are well suited to serve as a safe, reliable and cost-efficient solution for offshore CCS projects where it is difficult to secure sufficient land for an onshore CO2 receiving terminal, or where the distance between a receiving terminal and the offshore storage site would require an extended pipeline. As such, FSIUs are being considered for several projects, including the Havstjerne carbon storage project in Norway. The Havstjerne carbon storage project is 40% owned by Stella Maris CCS, a unit of Yinson Production.

Yinson Production operates a fleet of floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) and floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessels and has extensive expertise in engineering, design, and operations in the offshore energy sector. Since 2021, Yinson Production has been steadily developing its carbon value chain, with direct investment in carbon capture technologies.

The “K” LINE Group has a long history and diverse track record in owning, operating and managing liquefied gas carriers. Since 2024, KLES has managed two liquefied CO2 carriers for the world’s first commercial CO2 transport and storage service.

The thriving partnership that “K” LINE and Yinson Production have cultivated began in 2018 in the FPSO sector. Both parties co-own FPSOs Anna Nery and John Agyekum Kufuor in Brazil and Ghana, respectively. Through this MoU, the companies further strengthen their partnership and leverage their combined expertise to develop integrated solutions for the transportation and injection of liquefied CO2 in the CCS value chain. This initiative supports the decarbonisation of industries and society.

Lars Gunnar Vogt, Chief Technical Officer of Yinson Production, said: “This collaboration with “K” LINE builds on our longstanding relationship and complements our deep knowledge of offshore marine systems. By combining our FPSO and offshore engineering expertise with “K” LINE’s proven CO2 shipping capabilities, we are well positioned to contribute to the development of innovative services that will enable large-scale carbon transport and storage. This provides a one-stop solution to help industrial emitters achieve their decarbonisation targets. We look forward to supporting the growth of the CCS sector and accelerating progress toward global decarbonisation.”

Kei Onishi, Corporate Officer of “K” LINE, said: “Our collaboration with Yinson Production builds on a strong foundation established through FPSO business and reflects our shared commitment to enabling scalable CCS solutions. By combining their offshore engineering expertise with our experience in CO2 shipping, we are developing an offshore unloading capability and bespoke transport solutions to serve a broader range of CO2 storage sites. This will complement traditional port-to-port transport models for CCS Value Chain and offer emitters greater flexibility in meeting their decarbonisation goals.”

In line with “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050, its long-term environmental policy, the “K” LINE Group is actively promoting various initiatives aimed at supporting its own decarbonisation efforts and those of society. “K” LINE will drive its CCS business with the aim of achieving a sustainable society and enhancing its corporate value.

Kalmar has introduced Automation as a Service, a subscription-based model designed to ensure successful and efficient deployment of automation in marine container terminals and intermodal sites.

The service focuses on accelerating time-to-value and building long-term performance-focused partnerships with automation customers.

In an industry where operational efficiency and speed are paramount, the transition to automation can present challenges. Kalmar’s Automation as a Service model directly addresses these challenges by contractually separating equipment delivery and automation software deployment and related optimisation services. This approach enables terminal and automation design to commence immediately through the creation of a digital twin – a virtual model of the terminal running on the same Kalmar One production software used in the terminal. This model, combined with Kalmar’s decades of automation experience, allows for collaborative design and integration testing of systems well before the go-live date so that potential gaps in terms of functionality or operational requirements can be identified. This early identification and optimisation helps to ensure a high-performing automated terminal from day one.

Automating a container terminal involves far more than delivering the automation solution on site. Over its lifetime, the solution will need to be continuously optimised and improved, and this work should be done in close partnership between the automation system vendor and the terminal operator. Automation as a Service ensures that the targets of Kalmar and the terminal operator are fully aligned, with jointly defined KPIs and performance-based contracting. With the correct tools and service model in place, Kalmar and the terminal operator can build a long-term partnership that delivers maximum value.

Furthermore, Automation as a Service also reduces the high upfront costs related to automation investment by including automation delivery and related licenses as part of the service subscription agreement, hence shifting part of the capex to opex.

Juuso Kanner, Vice President, Automation Business Line, Kalmar: “Automation as a Service is about delivering long-term customer value throughout their entire automation journey. Shifting the focus away from short-term milestones towards accelerated time-to-value and continuous improvement throughout the terminal lifetime means we are better placed to act as a true partner for our customers, helping them to realise the full value of their investments.”

Andrew Sainsbury, Economic Counsellor at the Australian High Commission, visited the High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Old Oak Common station site to see first-hand how Marr is helping deliver a major new transport hub for London, and to hear how the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement has supported the continued growth of Marr’s UK operations.

The project is being delivered by the Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA Joint Venture (BBVSJV), utilising a Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) approach. High-capacity cranes were needed to realise this vision and the JV partners turned to Marr for help.

Working together, Marr & BBVSJV developed a three-crane solution − including two of Marr’s 330-tonne capacity M2480D heavy lift luffing cranes, supported by a 96-tonne capacity M860DX – that declutters the site and takes complexity out of cranage and construction on the project.

Simon Marr, Managing Director at Marr Contracting, said: “Essentially, the greater reach and lift capacity of the cranes means that larger and heavier pre-assembled modules can be used. This reduces the need for temporary works, working at heights and steel truss ‘splicing’, which all help to drive productivity and improve safety on the project.”

Atul Jewitt, Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra Delivery Director, said: “The deployment of heavy lift tower cranes from Marr’s UK operations at Old Oak Common is central to our construction strategy, enabling the safe and efficient installation of key structural components across the site.

“Their use reflects the strength of our collaboration with international partners and suppliers, whose expertise and technology have been seamlessly integrated into our delivery model. This partnership approach is helping us meet the complex engineering demands of one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.”

Andrew Sainsbury, Economic Counsellor at the Australian High Commission, added: “It is fitting to be visiting Marr’s operations at HS2 to help mark the second anniversary of Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force on 31 May 2023.

“The Free Trade Agreement has opened new opportunities to deepen two-way trade and investment. More Australian businesses are exporting to the UK than ever before, and the stock of two-way foreign direct investment has increased to A$366 billion (2024).

“Marr’s operations at HS2 are an excellent example of how innovative Australian businesses are working with UK partners on infrastructure projects, leveraging their skills and expertise to deliver outcomes that increase productivity and support economic growth.”

The Free Trade Agreement has helped Marr further expand its international operations into the UK with additional projects including: Hinkley Point C Unit 2 Turbine Hall, the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant and North London Heat & Power.

Simon added: “It has made it much easier for us to do business here, particularly in terms of our ability to bid on other large-scale projects through access to UK construction frameworks.

“We’re now working on a number of large infrastructure projects in the energy and rail sectors, demonstrating that there is an alternative approach to projects of this scale that is safer, more productive and more efficient.

“The expansion of our UK operations is also offering new opportunities for professional development, shared learning and the transfer of knowledge and skills between our Australian and UK operations.”

Old Oak Common Station will be a new transport superhub in West London. It will include six high speed and eight conventional service platforms offering quick, reliable, and comfortable journeys to the Midlands, the North and Scotland, as well connections into central London, the West Country and South Wales.

The 61st and final XL-monopile is now in place, marking the successful completion of the drilled foundation installation campaign at the Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm with our jack-up vessel Innovation.

The installation took place on a rocky seabed and in tough offshore conditions. We deployed our 350-tonne offshore foundation drill, co-developed with Herrenknecht, along with the 60-metre-high MODIGA, which stabilizes and protects the drilling and installation process from harsh ocean conditions. These innovative technologies enabled safe and efficient operations throughout the installation campaign.

This milestone is above all the result of the people behind it — the skill, dedication and teamwork of everyone involved. From our offshore crews and onshore teams to our client Les Éoliennes en Mer Services, and all partners and subcontractors, this achievement was only possible thanks to close collaboration and a shared commitment throughout the campaign.

Following our work at Saint-Nazaire, France’s first large-scale offshore wind farm, this marks the second project in the country where DEME has delivered drilled foundation solutions — bringing industry-first technology to complex marine environments.

Sarens has successfully completed a landmark decommissioning project at the Wergeland Base in Gulen, Norway, involving the lifting, transport, and re-immersion of four massive footings.

This project showcased not only Sarens’ engineering expertise but also its ability to execute record-breaking lifts under challenging conditions.

The standout feature of the project was the use of Sarens’ LR12500-1.0 crawler crane to lift each footing, weighing an extraordinary 1850 tonnes. Lifting such a weight with a single crawler crane is an exceptionally rare feat in Europe and may well be a record-breaking achievement. While SGC cranes are capable of such lifts with ease, achieving this with a crawler crane highlights Sarens’ capability to handle some of the world’s heaviest loads.

The project, commissioned by Wergeland, involved: Lifting the 25m-high, 27m-wide footings out of the water; Transporting them to a quay using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs); Re-immersing the footings.

Sarens was selected for its cost-efficient and highly specialised solution. By extending the contract of the LR12500-1.0 crane, already deployed at the site, Sarens ensured seamless execution while minimising costs for the client.

The operation required:The LR12500-1.0 crane configured with an 80m main boom, a 35m superlift radius, and 1,240 tonnes of superlift weight; SPMTs with multiple axle lines for precise transport; A 2000-tonne shackle, a standard but exceptionally large component, designed to meet the unique demands of the project.

Executing this project posed several challenges. The footings, floating at sea, required rigging amidst record-breaking rainfall, which tested the team’s resolve. Despite these hurdles, Sarens’ experienced team, led by Project Manager Willem Ditmer and Project Engineer Wim de Keersmaecker, completed the operation on schedule and without compromise to safety.

As a decommissioning initiative, the project highlights Sarens’ commitment to sustainability. The footings were scrapped and recycled, supporting greener practices while contributing to the local economy.

Wergeland Base’s capabilities were further proven by this milestone achievement, showcasing it as an ideal site for high-complexity operations. The successful completion of this complex and record-breaking lift stands as a testament to Sarens’ ingenuity and dedication. It marks a significant milestone for the operators and reinforces Sarens’ position as a leader in heavy lifting and transport solutions.

Project Cargo Network are pleased to report Worldwide Logistics Philippines Solutions are new PCN members.

Their Head Office is located in Manila with branches in Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and General Santos. They are the sister company of our members in Cambodia, Worldwide Shipping Service.

Their project logistics services include heavy cargo haulage & shipping, chartering of international & domestic vessels & barges, logistics solutions for complex & critical loads, project coordination & management, project & transportation feasibility studies, machinery moving & plant transfers, positioning & rigging, civil works for deliveries, heavy equipment rental, coordination & site compliance, and budget calculations.

“Project logistics is an important focus for Worldwide Logistics and we are committed to establishing in-depth cooperative relations with major industrial customers at home and abroad. We have undertaken many large-scale projects with service categories including engineering, energy & electricity, building materials production, infrastructure, construction, vehicles, green energy & wind power, petrochemical engineering, and environmental protection.

Worldwide Logistics integrates shipping resources such as breakbulk, RO-RO, multi-purpose, semi-submersible, and heavy lift vessels as well as tugboats and floating cranes. With flexible and professional operation modes, we provide solutions in various industries with end-to-end and door-to-door services integrating multimodal transport, ship leasing & chartering, packaging, stowage, reinforcement, warehousing, transit, customs declaration, surveys & inspections, inland transportation, project agency, insurance, and consulting services.”

Seaway7 are proud to announce the successful completion of our scope on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Taiwan Strait.

Awarded in 2018, this nearly six-year journey has culminated in the successful delivery of clean energy from 80 wind turbine generators to Taiwan’s power grid via two onshore substations in Yunlin County. With a capacity of 640 MW, the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm is one of Taiwan’s largest offshore wind farm projects—providing renewable electricity to over 600,000 households.

Seaway7’s scope included: Drilling and installing 12 HDD ducts for cable landfalls; Supplying and installing 12 export and 69 inner array grid cables, including termination and testing; Post-lay trenching of all cables; Diving operations for nearshore trenching.

As our first project in Taiwan, the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm played a key role in helping us build a strong local team and establish a reliable Taiwanese offshore wind farm supply chain. We developed in-country solutions for logistics and diving, and in collaboration with Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) we provided a localized cable installation campaign using the MV Orient Adventurer.

Throughout the project, our teams successfully managed a range of technical and environmental challenges—from shifting seabed conditions to strong currents and limited underwater visibility. We’re proud of how this project has contributed to the continued growth of our Taiwan office and local capabilities.

A huge thank you to our team in Taiwan and all those who contributed—onshore and offshore. Your hard work, professionalism, and perseverance made this milestone possible.

We also extend our thanks to Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. and its shareholders—Skyborn Renewables, TotalEnergies, EGCO Group, and Sojitz Corporation—for their collaboration and support throughout.

IN FEBRUARY 2025, a new chapter began in European shipping as WALLENIUS SOL announced the acquisition of Mann Lines, significantly expanding the Swedish shipping line’s customer base, service offerings, local expertise and presence in key markets.

As part of the acquisition, a new vessel under construction was included. The new RoRo cargo vessel was officially delivered on 11 June 2025, during her westbound passage past Gibraltar.

“She’ll be named South Enabler and is set to replace ML Freyja on the Tilbury-Cuxhaven–Turku–Paldiski–Bremerhaven–Tilbury route,” says Henrik Karle, Chief Operating Officer, WALLENIUS SOL.

Following the vessel’s handover to WALLENIUS SOL, she is now heading to Zeebrugge to load cargoes, after which she will enter regular service for the first time. At the same time, ML Freyja will be redelivered to her owners.

South Enabler is a modern energy efficient vessel featuring a proven, efficient hull and propulsion system developed to support emission reductions across the fleet. She measures 203.4 meters in overall length and is powered by two 7,200 kW Wärtsilä engines – methanol-ready and capable of reaching a top speed of 22 knots. The ship is RINA-classed and built to ice class 1A standards.

South Enabler has two separate vehicle decks with capacity for a total of 197 vehicles and will handle a wide range of cargos, including LoLo, RoRo and high hand heavy cargo.

Built by Visentini Shipyard and designed by NAOS Ship and Boat Design, South Enabler will be flying the Italian flag.

“By choosing to build in Europe, Mann Lines ensured not only compliance with the highest environmental and technical standards, but also contributed to preserving regional shipbuilding expertise. Now operated by WALLENIUS SOL, this vessel will further support the growth and competitiveness of the European maritime sector,” says Henrik Karle.

South Enabler will enter service under a 5-year TC contract.

Even for a company as experienced as Vernazza, the job was anything but ordinary.

For starters, it involved a 728-tonne railroad bridge, which meant having to lift a particularly heavy load in the Italian comune of Soave, close to San Bonifacio. In addition, the 78 meter-long steel structure had to be positioned over the Alpone River. This meant that the Vernazza crew would have to use three lattice boom crawler cranes at the same time, with two of them on the right side of the river and one on the opposite bank. As part of the corresponding plans, a Tadano CC 68.1250-1 would be bearing the brunt of the work.

The team decided on the CC 68.1250-1 primarily due to its powerful performance characteristics. After all, it had to first lift the bridge by itself to a height of 15 meters at a radius of 20 meters and then travel 45 meters on double-layered red ironwood crane mats in the direction of the Alpone River. To this end, the bridge was rigged at four points and the crane was set up with an SSL configuration with a 72-meter-long main boom.

Once the CC 68.1250-1 reached its final position, the other two cranes joined in – one was a Tadano CC 38.650-1 with a 68-meter-long boom, while the other was a 400-tonne crawler crane with a 35-meter boom. These two cranes grabbed the ends of the bridge with their hooks, which made it possible to maneuver the load with such precision that the Vernazza assembly technicians were able to set it down exactly at the intended support points.

We are tremendously proud of our team and of how smoothly the complex lift went. Mauro Milano underscores: “Even the planning stages were challenging. After all, it was a job that involved three large lattice boom crawler cranes, so our engineers really had to go the extra mile to make sure that all the booms and would be perfectly synchronized throughout”.

In addition, the results showed that the company had chosen the perfect crane for the project. Above all, this served as further evidence of the fact that the Vernazza team’s powerful CC 68.1250‑1 is truly the machine of choice for tough jobs, which made the Vernazza transport fleet’s roughly 200-km trip from Ravenna worth it. “We use our CC 68-1250-1 regularly and benefit from its ease of assembly every single time. To put it simply, we can fully set up the crane with a five-person team in about one weeks even under adverse conditions.”

The job in Soave required around 20 Vernazza employees for all three cranes. It took them a variety of changing tasks and a total of two months at the work site, but everything worked exactly as planned despite the tight schedule. Mauro Milano is pleased accordingly: “By using the right machine and the right people, we finished the job to the full satisfaction of our customer – and that’s ultimately what it comes down to,” he succinctly puts it.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is expanding its digital express solution, HEX (Hellmann Express Airfreight), globally, starting in the US and Canada at the end of June.

HEX is a new platform for international door-to-door express delivery, using top courier networks to bundle shipments centrally. Unlike traditional combined air and road transport solutions, HEX emphasizes smart digital connectivity. The platform enhances and streamlines access to global express networks, providing an efficient, transparent and user-friendly service experience. As customs clearance is also managed by the express carriers, the service is particularly valuable for imports to the US in view of current US customs policy updates.

HEX is tailored for small and medium-sized businesses that regularly handle national and international express shipments. The platform offers companies access to globally negotiated terms and conditions, removing the need for individual contracts with courier, express and parcel service providers. The solution’s technical foundation was developed in partnership with the logistics software provider Shipsy. This includes real-time shipment tracking, detailed analysis, and efficient booking and invoicing processing via a central digital user interface. In the latter half of the year, HEX will be expanded to additional countries in the Americas as well as numerous markets in APAC, IMEA and Europe. After successful launches in Germany, the UK and Ireland, Hellmann is taking another strategic step towards offering innovative, customer-focused logistics solutions worldwide. The goal is to offer this product in around 50 countries by the end of 2026.

“HEX offers our customers an innovative solution that combines cost savings, reliability and excellent customer service,” says Timo Schamber, Global Airfreight Vice President at Hellmann. “Our collaboration with Shipsy enables us to deliver a single platform that significantly simplifies and streamlines the entire shipping process. The cross-carrier customer service benefit is especially notable in the volatile and often fragmented courier and express services sector, where customers can use a single, dedicated contact person for all their needs.”

Soham Chokshi, Shipsy’s Co-Founder and CEO, adds: “At Shipsy, our core mission is to simplify and streamline global logistics. By integrating our capabilities into Hellmann’s Express product, HEX, we are not only enhancing visibility and control across the shipment lifecycle but also ensuring seamless coordination across multiple geographies and stakeholders.”

Kalmar has concluded a deal to supply French terminal operator Seayard with 11 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for deployment at the Seayard Terminal FOS2 XL container terminal in Fos-sur-Mer, France.

The significant order, which also includes MyKalmar INSIGHT coverage for all units, was booked in Kalmar’s Q2 2025 order intake, and delivery of the machines is scheduled to be completed during Q2 2026.

The Port of Fos-sur-Mer is part of the Marseille-Fos port complex on the French Mediterranean coast and has become a leading French port in terms of performance and reliability. The Seayard container terminal was built in the port’s FOS 2XL expansion area as a joint venture between Terminal Investment Limited, APM Terminals and COSCO.

The new Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers will help Seayard to significantly reduce both the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of their straddle carrier operations compared to traditional diesel-powered machines. Hybrid machines also generate much less noise.

The MyKalmar INSIGHT performance management tool will allow Seayard to turn data into actionable, impactful insights, providing the company with an effective way to manage their fleet operations and identify areas where efficiency can be improved.

Jakob Sidenius, CEO, Seayard: “Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carrier is the perfect match for our operational needs as we seek to expand our handling capacity while also optimising fuel consumption and improving reliability. Kalmar’s excellent local service presence means we can rely on their proactive, professional support to keep our operations running smoothly around the clock.”

Herve Helluin, Service Operations Manager, Kalmar France: “We are very pleased to be able to continue our partnership with Seayard through this significant new order for our proven hybrid straddle carrier technology. Beyond the fuel savings offered by the hybrid machines, Seayard will be able to continuously improve the efficiency and reliability of its operations using valuable insights gained through MyKalmar INSIGHT.”