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HOPA welcomes the Bill C-39

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HOPA Ports welcomes the Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39).

We are aligned with the Government of Canada’s ambition to get major projects built, strengthen our trade infrastructure and create a more competitive Canadian economy.

HOPA is advancing major infrastructure projects across our port network. We see real value in a more coordinated and predictable approach to federal approvals, and we agree that transportation infrastructure needs to be planned and developed as part of an integrated system.

The Building Canada Strong Act is closely aligned with our day-to-day efforts to build prosperous working waterfronts in Ontario communities. Canada has major projects that need to move forward, and the transportation infrastructure that supports them is just as important. Across the Great Lakes, ports and trade corridors connect many of the industries central to Canada’s economic growth, including critical minerals, agriculture and food, nuclear energy, forest products, steel and advanced manufacturing. Strengthening this infrastructure helps those industries grow, reach new markets and attract new investment.

The Great Lakes are a critical economic corridor for Canada, and we have an opportunity to make that corridor work more effectively as an integrated system. That also means protecting Canada’s reputation as a stable and reliable place to do business. More predictable infrastructure approvals, stronger trade corridors and measures aimed at reducing the uncertainty and economic disruption associated with transportation interruptions can give Canadian businesses and their customers greater confidence in our supply chains.

Just as importantly, the Act gives port authorities greater flexibility to build projects with others, opening the door to new partnerships with Indigenous communities, municipalities, other port authorities and the private sector, including opportunities for partners to have an equity stake in projects.

One project HOPA is working on is the development of a new port in Sault Ste. Marie. The proposed legislation offers tools that can help move this project forward more efficiently, while creating new opportunities for partnership, investment and jobs.

Canada’s ability to compete depends both on building the infrastructure we need and on ensuring that businesses can depend on the transportation system that connects them to customers and markets. HOPA looks forward to working with the Government of Canada and our partners to use these new tools to advance infrastructure, strengthen the Great Lakes corridor and create new opportunities for investment and trade.

 
 

HOPA Ports welcomes the Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39).

We are aligned with the Government of Canada’s ambition to get major projects built, strengthen our trade infrastructure and create a more competitive Canadian economy.

HOPA is advancing major infrastructure projects across our port network. We see real value in a more coordinated and predictable approach to federal approvals, and we agree that transportation infrastructure needs to be planned and developed as part of an integrated system.

The Building Canada Strong Act is closely aligned with our day-to-day efforts to build prosperous working waterfronts in Ontario communities. Canada has major projects that need to move forward, and the transportation infrastructure that supports them is just as important. Across the Great Lakes, ports and trade corridors connect many of the industries central to Canada’s economic growth, including critical minerals, agriculture and food, nuclear energy, forest products, steel and advanced manufacturing. Strengthening this infrastructure helps those industries grow, reach new markets and attract new investment.

The Great Lakes are a critical economic corridor for Canada, and we have an opportunity to make that corridor work more effectively as an integrated system. That also means protecting Canada’s reputation as a stable and reliable place to do business. More predictable infrastructure approvals, stronger trade corridors and measures aimed at reducing the uncertainty and economic disruption associated with transportation interruptions can give Canadian businesses and their customers greater confidence in our supply chains.

Just as importantly, the Act gives port authorities greater flexibility to build projects with others, opening the door to new partnerships with Indigenous communities, municipalities, other port authorities and the private sector, including opportunities for partners to have an equity stake in projects.

One project HOPA is working on is the development of a new port in Sault Ste. Marie. The proposed legislation offers tools that can help move this project forward more efficiently, while creating new opportunities for partnership, investment and jobs.

Canada’s ability to compete depends both on building the infrastructure we need and on ensuring that businesses can depend on the transportation system that connects them to customers and markets. HOPA looks forward to working with the Government of Canada and our partners to use these new tools to advance infrastructure, strengthen the Great Lakes corridor and create new opportunities for investment and trade.

 
 

15 October 2026 |

HOPA welcomes the Bill C-39

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HOPA Ports welcomes the Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39).

We are aligned with the Government of Canada’s ambition to get major projects built, strengthen our trade infrastructure and create a more competitive Canadian economy.

HOPA is advancing major infrastructure projects across our port network. We see real value in a more coordinated and predictable approach to federal approvals, and we agree that transportation infrastructure needs to be planned and developed as part of an integrated system.

The Building Canada Strong Act is closely aligned with our day-to-day efforts to build prosperous working waterfronts in Ontario communities. Canada has major projects that need to move forward, and the transportation infrastructure that supports them is just as important. Across the Great Lakes, ports and trade corridors connect many of the industries central to Canada’s economic growth, including critical minerals, agriculture and food, nuclear energy, forest products, steel and advanced manufacturing. Strengthening this infrastructure helps those industries grow, reach new markets and attract new investment.

The Great Lakes are a critical economic corridor for Canada, and we have an opportunity to make that corridor work more effectively as an integrated system. That also means protecting Canada’s reputation as a stable and reliable place to do business. More predictable infrastructure approvals, stronger trade corridors and measures aimed at reducing the uncertainty and economic disruption associated with transportation interruptions can give Canadian businesses and their customers greater confidence in our supply chains.

Just as importantly, the Act gives port authorities greater flexibility to build projects with others, opening the door to new partnerships with Indigenous communities, municipalities, other port authorities and the private sector, including opportunities for partners to have an equity stake in projects.

One project HOPA is working on is the development of a new port in Sault Ste. Marie. The proposed legislation offers tools that can help move this project forward more efficiently, while creating new opportunities for partnership, investment and jobs.

Canada’s ability to compete depends both on building the infrastructure we need and on ensuring that businesses can depend on the transportation system that connects them to customers and markets. HOPA looks forward to working with the Government of Canada and our partners to use these new tools to advance infrastructure, strengthen the Great Lakes corridor and create new opportunities for investment and trade.

 
 

HOPA Ports welcomes the Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39).

We are aligned with the Government of Canada’s ambition to get major projects built, strengthen our trade infrastructure and create a more competitive Canadian economy.

HOPA is advancing major infrastructure projects across our port network. We see real value in a more coordinated and predictable approach to federal approvals, and we agree that transportation infrastructure needs to be planned and developed as part of an integrated system.

The Building Canada Strong Act is closely aligned with our day-to-day efforts to build prosperous working waterfronts in Ontario communities. Canada has major projects that need to move forward, and the transportation infrastructure that supports them is just as important. Across the Great Lakes, ports and trade corridors connect many of the industries central to Canada’s economic growth, including critical minerals, agriculture and food, nuclear energy, forest products, steel and advanced manufacturing. Strengthening this infrastructure helps those industries grow, reach new markets and attract new investment.

The Great Lakes are a critical economic corridor for Canada, and we have an opportunity to make that corridor work more effectively as an integrated system. That also means protecting Canada’s reputation as a stable and reliable place to do business. More predictable infrastructure approvals, stronger trade corridors and measures aimed at reducing the uncertainty and economic disruption associated with transportation interruptions can give Canadian businesses and their customers greater confidence in our supply chains.

Just as importantly, the Act gives port authorities greater flexibility to build projects with others, opening the door to new partnerships with Indigenous communities, municipalities, other port authorities and the private sector, including opportunities for partners to have an equity stake in projects.

One project HOPA is working on is the development of a new port in Sault Ste. Marie. The proposed legislation offers tools that can help move this project forward more efficiently, while creating new opportunities for partnership, investment and jobs.

Canada’s ability to compete depends both on building the infrastructure we need and on ensuring that businesses can depend on the transportation system that connects them to customers and markets. HOPA looks forward to working with the Government of Canada and our partners to use these new tools to advance infrastructure, strengthen the Great Lakes corridor and create new opportunities for investment and trade.

 
 

15 October 2026 |

PCN introduces AMS as new members in Mexico

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Project Cargo Network are pleased to introduce AMS Shipping as new members in Mexico.

They are experts in handling project cargo shipments by sea and land, delivering oversized, heavy-lift, and high-value cargo with precision and reliability.

General Manager, Alan Mendoza introduces the company; “We specialise in delivering innovative and reliable logistics solutions for oversize, overweight, and complex cargo across sea, land, and air. We have a presence in all the main ports of Mexico with great agility and management capacity.

With decades of expertise, our team handles every project with precision, ensuring that no load is too heavy and no destination is too far. We pride ourselves on overcoming the impossible, offering customised transport strategies to meet unique needs on time, every time.

We are distinguished by our personalised and proactive approach with a strong focus on efficiency, transparency, and trust.

Whether it’s an intricate global operation or a single oversized shipment, we provide end-to-end support, from planning and permits to transportation and delivery.”

 
 

Project Cargo Network are pleased to introduce AMS Shipping as new members in Mexico.

They are experts in handling project cargo shipments by sea and land, delivering oversized, heavy-lift, and high-value cargo with precision and reliability.

General Manager, Alan Mendoza introduces the company; “We specialise in delivering innovative and reliable logistics solutions for oversize, overweight, and complex cargo across sea, land, and air. We have a presence in all the main ports of Mexico with great agility and management capacity.

With decades of expertise, our team handles every project with precision, ensuring that no load is too heavy and no destination is too far. We pride ourselves on overcoming the impossible, offering customised transport strategies to meet unique needs on time, every time.

We are distinguished by our personalised and proactive approach with a strong focus on efficiency, transparency, and trust.

Whether it’s an intricate global operation or a single oversized shipment, we provide end-to-end support, from planning and permits to transportation and delivery.”

 
 

14 October 2026 |

PCN introduces AMS as new members in Mexico

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Project Cargo Network are pleased to introduce AMS Shipping as new members in Mexico.

They are experts in handling project cargo shipments by sea and land, delivering oversized, heavy-lift, and high-value cargo with precision and reliability.

General Manager, Alan Mendoza introduces the company; “We specialise in delivering innovative and reliable logistics solutions for oversize, overweight, and complex cargo across sea, land, and air. We have a presence in all the main ports of Mexico with great agility and management capacity.

With decades of expertise, our team handles every project with precision, ensuring that no load is too heavy and no destination is too far. We pride ourselves on overcoming the impossible, offering customised transport strategies to meet unique needs on time, every time.

We are distinguished by our personalised and proactive approach with a strong focus on efficiency, transparency, and trust.

Whether it’s an intricate global operation or a single oversized shipment, we provide end-to-end support, from planning and permits to transportation and delivery.”

 
 

Project Cargo Network are pleased to introduce AMS Shipping as new members in Mexico.

They are experts in handling project cargo shipments by sea and land, delivering oversized, heavy-lift, and high-value cargo with precision and reliability.

General Manager, Alan Mendoza introduces the company; “We specialise in delivering innovative and reliable logistics solutions for oversize, overweight, and complex cargo across sea, land, and air. We have a presence in all the main ports of Mexico with great agility and management capacity.

With decades of expertise, our team handles every project with precision, ensuring that no load is too heavy and no destination is too far. We pride ourselves on overcoming the impossible, offering customised transport strategies to meet unique needs on time, every time.

We are distinguished by our personalised and proactive approach with a strong focus on efficiency, transparency, and trust.

Whether it’s an intricate global operation or a single oversized shipment, we provide end-to-end support, from planning and permits to transportation and delivery.”

 
 

14 October 2026 |

Hellmann to acquire shares in Honold International

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The Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics have agreed that, effective January 1, 2027, Hellmann will acquire the shares in Honold International GmbH & Co. KG, which operates the groupage business at the Neu-Ulm location.

As a result, the Neu-Ulm road location will become part of Hellmann’s nationwide road network in Germany.

For both family-owned companies, the transaction is a logical step in line with their respective strategic direction. By acquiring the Neu-Ulm location, Hellmann is strengthening its road network in southern Germany. At the same time, Honold will focus its entrepreneurial and financial resources even more strongly on its strategic growth areas of contract logistics, logistics real estate, defence, and Night Star Express. The groupage business in Neu-Ulm is one division within the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group. Of the Group’s approximately 1,400 employees, around 150 work in this business area.

With Hellmann, a long-standing partner is taking over the groupage activities in Neu-Ulm. The two companies have worked together closely and trustfully for many years and are both closely connected to the German groupage network NG.network. For Hellmann, the acquisition represents another step in systematically advancing its growth ambitions in the Road product area.

The groupage business in Neu-Ulm has been an established part of the Honold Logistics Group for many years and has made a positive contribution to business development. However, in view of Honold’s strategic focus, the business does not provide the economic basis required for independent long-term development and expansion. The transaction therefore creates a sustainable future for the groupage business while enabling Honold to concentrate its resources more strongly on the Group’s strategic growth areas. The property in Neu-Ulm will remain part of Honold’s portfolio and will be used by Hellmann under a long-term lease agreement. Through the transaction, Honold is combining a reduction in operational risks with a strengthening of the Group’s long-term earnings and investment base. Honold’s other transport and logistics activities in Neu-Ulm, as well as the company’s headquarters, remain unaffected by the transaction. The Advisory Board of the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group supports the strategic realignment and regards the transaction as a forward-looking and strategically sound decision for the company’s long-term development. The employment relationships of the employees of Honold International GmbH & Co. KG will continue unchanged. The shared objective of both companies is to reliably maintain the existing relationships with customers, partners, transport companies, and suppliers, and to strategically develop the Neu-Ulm location further within Hellmann’s road network.

With the acquisition of the Neu-Ulm location, the number of Hellmann locations within NG.network will increase from 16 to 17. This strengthens the company’s presence in the economically strong region of southern Germany. As part of the nationwide groupage network NG.network, Hellmann provides comprehensive national connections as well as links to key European markets through closely coordinated direct, gateway, and network services. The Neu-Ulm location is already part of NG.network.

“With Neu-Ulm, we are specifically strengthening our road network in southern Germany and further expanding our operational presence in an important economic region for us. The location is an ideal addition to our existing network and creates further opportunities to offer our customers high-performance and reliable groupage solutions. At the same time, we look forward to working with the experienced local team to successfully develop Neu-Ulm further. The acquisition therefore marks another important step in our growth journey as part of our strategy Forward2030,” says Stefan Borggreve, Chief Operating Officer Road, Rail & CEP, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.

“The groupage business in Neu-Ulm is an established part of our Group. With Hellmann, we have found a long-standing partner that is both able and committed to developing this business area further within a large European road network. For Honold, the transaction is a strategic step: we are concentrating capital and management resources on our core business areas where we see opportunities for growth and investment – particularly logistics real estate, contract logistics, defence, and Night Star Express. The property in Neu-Ulm will remain a long-term part of our portfolio,” says Heiner Matthias Honold, Managing Director of the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group.

 
 

The Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics have agreed that, effective January 1, 2027, Hellmann will acquire the shares in Honold International GmbH & Co. KG, which operates the groupage business at the Neu-Ulm location.

As a result, the Neu-Ulm road location will become part of Hellmann’s nationwide road network in Germany.

For both family-owned companies, the transaction is a logical step in line with their respective strategic direction. By acquiring the Neu-Ulm location, Hellmann is strengthening its road network in southern Germany. At the same time, Honold will focus its entrepreneurial and financial resources even more strongly on its strategic growth areas of contract logistics, logistics real estate, defence, and Night Star Express. The groupage business in Neu-Ulm is one division within the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group. Of the Group’s approximately 1,400 employees, around 150 work in this business area.

With Hellmann, a long-standing partner is taking over the groupage activities in Neu-Ulm. The two companies have worked together closely and trustfully for many years and are both closely connected to the German groupage network NG.network. For Hellmann, the acquisition represents another step in systematically advancing its growth ambitions in the Road product area.

The groupage business in Neu-Ulm has been an established part of the Honold Logistics Group for many years and has made a positive contribution to business development. However, in view of Honold’s strategic focus, the business does not provide the economic basis required for independent long-term development and expansion. The transaction therefore creates a sustainable future for the groupage business while enabling Honold to concentrate its resources more strongly on the Group’s strategic growth areas. The property in Neu-Ulm will remain part of Honold’s portfolio and will be used by Hellmann under a long-term lease agreement. Through the transaction, Honold is combining a reduction in operational risks with a strengthening of the Group’s long-term earnings and investment base. Honold’s other transport and logistics activities in Neu-Ulm, as well as the company’s headquarters, remain unaffected by the transaction. The Advisory Board of the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group supports the strategic realignment and regards the transaction as a forward-looking and strategically sound decision for the company’s long-term development. The employment relationships of the employees of Honold International GmbH & Co. KG will continue unchanged. The shared objective of both companies is to reliably maintain the existing relationships with customers, partners, transport companies, and suppliers, and to strategically develop the Neu-Ulm location further within Hellmann’s road network.

With the acquisition of the Neu-Ulm location, the number of Hellmann locations within NG.network will increase from 16 to 17. This strengthens the company’s presence in the economically strong region of southern Germany. As part of the nationwide groupage network NG.network, Hellmann provides comprehensive national connections as well as links to key European markets through closely coordinated direct, gateway, and network services. The Neu-Ulm location is already part of NG.network.

“With Neu-Ulm, we are specifically strengthening our road network in southern Germany and further expanding our operational presence in an important economic region for us. The location is an ideal addition to our existing network and creates further opportunities to offer our customers high-performance and reliable groupage solutions. At the same time, we look forward to working with the experienced local team to successfully develop Neu-Ulm further. The acquisition therefore marks another important step in our growth journey as part of our strategy Forward2030,” says Stefan Borggreve, Chief Operating Officer Road, Rail & CEP, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.

“The groupage business in Neu-Ulm is an established part of our Group. With Hellmann, we have found a long-standing partner that is both able and committed to developing this business area further within a large European road network. For Honold, the transaction is a strategic step: we are concentrating capital and management resources on our core business areas where we see opportunities for growth and investment – particularly logistics real estate, contract logistics, defence, and Night Star Express. The property in Neu-Ulm will remain a long-term part of our portfolio,” says Heiner Matthias Honold, Managing Director of the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group.

 
 

14 October 2026 |

Hellmann to acquire shares in Honold International

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The Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics have agreed that, effective January 1, 2027, Hellmann will acquire the shares in Honold International GmbH & Co. KG, which operates the groupage business at the Neu-Ulm location.

As a result, the Neu-Ulm road location will become part of Hellmann’s nationwide road network in Germany.

For both family-owned companies, the transaction is a logical step in line with their respective strategic direction. By acquiring the Neu-Ulm location, Hellmann is strengthening its road network in southern Germany. At the same time, Honold will focus its entrepreneurial and financial resources even more strongly on its strategic growth areas of contract logistics, logistics real estate, defence, and Night Star Express. The groupage business in Neu-Ulm is one division within the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group. Of the Group’s approximately 1,400 employees, around 150 work in this business area.

With Hellmann, a long-standing partner is taking over the groupage activities in Neu-Ulm. The two companies have worked together closely and trustfully for many years and are both closely connected to the German groupage network NG.network. For Hellmann, the acquisition represents another step in systematically advancing its growth ambitions in the Road product area.

The groupage business in Neu-Ulm has been an established part of the Honold Logistics Group for many years and has made a positive contribution to business development. However, in view of Honold’s strategic focus, the business does not provide the economic basis required for independent long-term development and expansion. The transaction therefore creates a sustainable future for the groupage business while enabling Honold to concentrate its resources more strongly on the Group’s strategic growth areas. The property in Neu-Ulm will remain part of Honold’s portfolio and will be used by Hellmann under a long-term lease agreement. Through the transaction, Honold is combining a reduction in operational risks with a strengthening of the Group’s long-term earnings and investment base. Honold’s other transport and logistics activities in Neu-Ulm, as well as the company’s headquarters, remain unaffected by the transaction. The Advisory Board of the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group supports the strategic realignment and regards the transaction as a forward-looking and strategically sound decision for the company’s long-term development. The employment relationships of the employees of Honold International GmbH & Co. KG will continue unchanged. The shared objective of both companies is to reliably maintain the existing relationships with customers, partners, transport companies, and suppliers, and to strategically develop the Neu-Ulm location further within Hellmann’s road network.

With the acquisition of the Neu-Ulm location, the number of Hellmann locations within NG.network will increase from 16 to 17. This strengthens the company’s presence in the economically strong region of southern Germany. As part of the nationwide groupage network NG.network, Hellmann provides comprehensive national connections as well as links to key European markets through closely coordinated direct, gateway, and network services. The Neu-Ulm location is already part of NG.network.

“With Neu-Ulm, we are specifically strengthening our road network in southern Germany and further expanding our operational presence in an important economic region for us. The location is an ideal addition to our existing network and creates further opportunities to offer our customers high-performance and reliable groupage solutions. At the same time, we look forward to working with the experienced local team to successfully develop Neu-Ulm further. The acquisition therefore marks another important step in our growth journey as part of our strategy Forward2030,” says Stefan Borggreve, Chief Operating Officer Road, Rail & CEP, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.

“The groupage business in Neu-Ulm is an established part of our Group. With Hellmann, we have found a long-standing partner that is both able and committed to developing this business area further within a large European road network. For Honold, the transaction is a strategic step: we are concentrating capital and management resources on our core business areas where we see opportunities for growth and investment – particularly logistics real estate, contract logistics, defence, and Night Star Express. The property in Neu-Ulm will remain a long-term part of our portfolio,” says Heiner Matthias Honold, Managing Director of the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group.

 
 

The Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics have agreed that, effective January 1, 2027, Hellmann will acquire the shares in Honold International GmbH & Co. KG, which operates the groupage business at the Neu-Ulm location.

As a result, the Neu-Ulm road location will become part of Hellmann’s nationwide road network in Germany.

For both family-owned companies, the transaction is a logical step in line with their respective strategic direction. By acquiring the Neu-Ulm location, Hellmann is strengthening its road network in southern Germany. At the same time, Honold will focus its entrepreneurial and financial resources even more strongly on its strategic growth areas of contract logistics, logistics real estate, defence, and Night Star Express. The groupage business in Neu-Ulm is one division within the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group. Of the Group’s approximately 1,400 employees, around 150 work in this business area.

With Hellmann, a long-standing partner is taking over the groupage activities in Neu-Ulm. The two companies have worked together closely and trustfully for many years and are both closely connected to the German groupage network NG.network. For Hellmann, the acquisition represents another step in systematically advancing its growth ambitions in the Road product area.

The groupage business in Neu-Ulm has been an established part of the Honold Logistics Group for many years and has made a positive contribution to business development. However, in view of Honold’s strategic focus, the business does not provide the economic basis required for independent long-term development and expansion. The transaction therefore creates a sustainable future for the groupage business while enabling Honold to concentrate its resources more strongly on the Group’s strategic growth areas. The property in Neu-Ulm will remain part of Honold’s portfolio and will be used by Hellmann under a long-term lease agreement. Through the transaction, Honold is combining a reduction in operational risks with a strengthening of the Group’s long-term earnings and investment base. Honold’s other transport and logistics activities in Neu-Ulm, as well as the company’s headquarters, remain unaffected by the transaction. The Advisory Board of the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group supports the strategic realignment and regards the transaction as a forward-looking and strategically sound decision for the company’s long-term development. The employment relationships of the employees of Honold International GmbH & Co. KG will continue unchanged. The shared objective of both companies is to reliably maintain the existing relationships with customers, partners, transport companies, and suppliers, and to strategically develop the Neu-Ulm location further within Hellmann’s road network.

With the acquisition of the Neu-Ulm location, the number of Hellmann locations within NG.network will increase from 16 to 17. This strengthens the company’s presence in the economically strong region of southern Germany. As part of the nationwide groupage network NG.network, Hellmann provides comprehensive national connections as well as links to key European markets through closely coordinated direct, gateway, and network services. The Neu-Ulm location is already part of NG.network.

“With Neu-Ulm, we are specifically strengthening our road network in southern Germany and further expanding our operational presence in an important economic region for us. The location is an ideal addition to our existing network and creates further opportunities to offer our customers high-performance and reliable groupage solutions. At the same time, we look forward to working with the experienced local team to successfully develop Neu-Ulm further. The acquisition therefore marks another important step in our growth journey as part of our strategy Forward2030,” says Stefan Borggreve, Chief Operating Officer Road, Rail & CEP, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.

“The groupage business in Neu-Ulm is an established part of our Group. With Hellmann, we have found a long-standing partner that is both able and committed to developing this business area further within a large European road network. For Honold, the transaction is a strategic step: we are concentrating capital and management resources on our core business areas where we see opportunities for growth and investment – particularly logistics real estate, contract logistics, defence, and Night Star Express. The property in Neu-Ulm will remain a long-term part of our portfolio,” says Heiner Matthias Honold, Managing Director of the Honold Logistics and Real Estate Group.

 
 

14 October 2026 |

Kalmar and Port of Halmstad continue partnership

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Kalmar has announced a 3-year service contract with Port of Halmstad (Hallands Hamnar Halmstad AB) in Sweden.

Under the agreement, Kalmar will continue delivering comprehensive maintenance through its Kalmar Complete Care service contract, ensuring maximum uptime, productivity, and operational safety across the port’s cargo-handling equipment fleet. The contract was booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2026 order intake.

Hallands Hamnar Port of Halmstad is one of Sweden’s 10 largest seaports and a critical full-service logistics hub strategically positioned along the Kattegat coast. It operates across specialized terminals and a mixed fleet of material handling equipment tailored to support its diverse operations of handling containers, RoRo, steel, scrap metal, and forest products.

Jens Madsen, Service manager, Port of Halmstad: “Kalmar has supported our terminal operations for many years. Renewing our Kalmar Complete Care contract helps us maintain reliable and efficient operations, keep cargo moving smoothly and deliver the level of service our customers expect.”

Anna Jern-Houttu, VP Service Solutions: “We’re delighted to continue our long-standing collaboration with the Port of Halmstad. Our local service teams work closely with the port every day to ensure their fleet operates at peak efficiency. Renewing this Complete Care service contract reflects the deep trust we’ve built together, and we’re committed to supporting Port of Halmstad’s ongoing goals for productivity, safety, and operational excellence.”
Through this service partnership, Kalmar continues to execute its strategy of growing services, supporting customers with deep-rooted expertise, and making every move count across heavy logistics networks worldwide.

 
 

Kalmar has announced a 3-year service contract with Port of Halmstad (Hallands Hamnar Halmstad AB) in Sweden.

Under the agreement, Kalmar will continue delivering comprehensive maintenance through its Kalmar Complete Care service contract, ensuring maximum uptime, productivity, and operational safety across the port’s cargo-handling equipment fleet. The contract was booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2026 order intake.

Hallands Hamnar Port of Halmstad is one of Sweden’s 10 largest seaports and a critical full-service logistics hub strategically positioned along the Kattegat coast. It operates across specialized terminals and a mixed fleet of material handling equipment tailored to support its diverse operations of handling containers, RoRo, steel, scrap metal, and forest products.

Jens Madsen, Service manager, Port of Halmstad: “Kalmar has supported our terminal operations for many years. Renewing our Kalmar Complete Care contract helps us maintain reliable and efficient operations, keep cargo moving smoothly and deliver the level of service our customers expect.”

Anna Jern-Houttu, VP Service Solutions: “We’re delighted to continue our long-standing collaboration with the Port of Halmstad. Our local service teams work closely with the port every day to ensure their fleet operates at peak efficiency. Renewing this Complete Care service contract reflects the deep trust we’ve built together, and we’re committed to supporting Port of Halmstad’s ongoing goals for productivity, safety, and operational excellence.”
Through this service partnership, Kalmar continues to execute its strategy of growing services, supporting customers with deep-rooted expertise, and making every move count across heavy logistics networks worldwide.

 
 

13 October 2026 |

Sarens supports installation in Dublin

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Sarens supported the installation of a gas turbine and generator for a new gas plant in Dublin, Ireland.

The technical solutions and engineering project required the positioning of two major components within a highly constrained building environment.

The gas turbine weighed 335 tonnes, while the generator weighed 308 tonnes. Sarens deployed the Sarlift 2500 and Sarskid 310 to carry out the installation works, with the equipment remaining on site for approximately three weeks.

One of the main challenges was the limited space available for installation. The steel frame around the gas turbine and generator were already being built, leaving only an 11,5 m x 11,5 m opening to access the building. Due to the size of the cargo and the existing foundations, the available space for Sarens’ equipment was extremely limited.

To address these constraints, Sarens developed custom top beams that could fit within the available dimensions. The outside dimensions of the gantry measured 11,0 m x 11,3 m, leaving just 25 cm on either side and 20 cm at the top to skid the components inside the building.

Through this tailored gantry and skidding solution, Sarens enabled the installation of the gas turbine and generator within demanding access limitations, demonstrating its ability to adapt equipment and methodology to complex site conditions.

 
 

Sarens supported the installation of a gas turbine and generator for a new gas plant in Dublin, Ireland.

The technical solutions and engineering project required the positioning of two major components within a highly constrained building environment.

The gas turbine weighed 335 tonnes, while the generator weighed 308 tonnes. Sarens deployed the Sarlift 2500 and Sarskid 310 to carry out the installation works, with the equipment remaining on site for approximately three weeks.

One of the main challenges was the limited space available for installation. The steel frame around the gas turbine and generator were already being built, leaving only an 11,5 m x 11,5 m opening to access the building. Due to the size of the cargo and the existing foundations, the available space for Sarens’ equipment was extremely limited.

To address these constraints, Sarens developed custom top beams that could fit within the available dimensions. The outside dimensions of the gantry measured 11,0 m x 11,3 m, leaving just 25 cm on either side and 20 cm at the top to skid the components inside the building.

Through this tailored gantry and skidding solution, Sarens enabled the installation of the gas turbine and generator within demanding access limitations, demonstrating its ability to adapt equipment and methodology to complex site conditions.

 
 

13 October 2026 |

Rhenus unites three PartnerShip companies

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Rhenus is integrating its three German inland shipping companies, Rhenus PartnerShip GmbH & Co. KG, Rhenus PartnerShip Berlin GmbH, and Rhenus PartnerShip HANSE GmbH, within the Group.

Effective immediately, the companies will operate under a single umbrella brand: Rhenus PartnerShip Germany GmbH & Co. KG. As the legal successor to the three former entities, the company assumes all existing customer and partner contracts.

The merger aims to establish a unified and efficiently operating organization in the German market. In addition, the integration will streamline processes and enable the use of shared infrastructure. The seamless collaboration creates synergies in terms of resources and expertise, further strengthening the company’s competitiveness.

“Rhenus PartnerShip Germany combines strong regional expertise with an inland shipping fleet operating throughout Europe. This enables us to offer our customers comprehensive solutions for transport requirements in the field of project logistics,” says Mark Albrecht, Managing Director of Rhenus PartnerShip Germany.

“The merger allows us to respond even more flexibly to market developments and individual customer requirements,” adds Philip Tomaskowicz, Managing Director of Rhenus PartnerShip Germany.

As part of the merger, Rhenus is expanding its inland shipping fleet with proven, canal-compatible vessels that are approved for operations on the Rhine.

The motor cargo vessel BIVIO, to be renamed RHENUS SZCZECIN, has a carrying capacity of more than 1,300 tonnes and is currently operating on the Rhine between the ARA ports and the Ruhr region. The vessel is suitable for transporting general cargo, construction components, and GMP-compliant cargo.

The coupled convoy consisting of the motor cargo vessel ANTARO and the pusher barge ANTARO 1 will, in the future, operate under the names RHENUS HILDESHEIM and RHENUS HILDESHEIM 1 in the northern German canal network. Approved for GMP transports, the coupled convoy can carry more than 2,300 tonnes in total. Of this capacity, 1,300 tonnes are carried by RHENUS HILDESHEIM, while just over 1,000 tonnes are carried by RHENUS HILDESHEIM 1.

 
 

Rhenus is integrating its three German inland shipping companies, Rhenus PartnerShip GmbH & Co. KG, Rhenus PartnerShip Berlin GmbH, and Rhenus PartnerShip HANSE GmbH, within the Group.

Effective immediately, the companies will operate under a single umbrella brand: Rhenus PartnerShip Germany GmbH & Co. KG. As the legal successor to the three former entities, the company assumes all existing customer and partner contracts.

The merger aims to establish a unified and efficiently operating organization in the German market. In addition, the integration will streamline processes and enable the use of shared infrastructure. The seamless collaboration creates synergies in terms of resources and expertise, further strengthening the company’s competitiveness.

“Rhenus PartnerShip Germany combines strong regional expertise with an inland shipping fleet operating throughout Europe. This enables us to offer our customers comprehensive solutions for transport requirements in the field of project logistics,” says Mark Albrecht, Managing Director of Rhenus PartnerShip Germany.

“The merger allows us to respond even more flexibly to market developments and individual customer requirements,” adds Philip Tomaskowicz, Managing Director of Rhenus PartnerShip Germany.

As part of the merger, Rhenus is expanding its inland shipping fleet with proven, canal-compatible vessels that are approved for operations on the Rhine.

The motor cargo vessel BIVIO, to be renamed RHENUS SZCZECIN, has a carrying capacity of more than 1,300 tonnes and is currently operating on the Rhine between the ARA ports and the Ruhr region. The vessel is suitable for transporting general cargo, construction components, and GMP-compliant cargo.

The coupled convoy consisting of the motor cargo vessel ANTARO and the pusher barge ANTARO 1 will, in the future, operate under the names RHENUS HILDESHEIM and RHENUS HILDESHEIM 1 in the northern German canal network. Approved for GMP transports, the coupled convoy can carry more than 2,300 tonnes in total. Of this capacity, 1,300 tonnes are carried by RHENUS HILDESHEIM, while just over 1,000 tonnes are carried by RHENUS HILDESHEIM 1.

 
 

12 October 2026 |

Jumbo takes on the Harbour Run 2026

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Last weekend, Jumbo’s colleagues ran, climbed, crawled, and conquered their way through the Harbour Run Rotterdam.

From scaling shipping containers and steep fences to navigating foam-filled warehouses, every obstacle was tackled with determination and a smile.

With colleagues from across the business joining the challenge, they split into three teams and enjoyed a great day of teamwork, fun, and a well-deserved celebration afterwards.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and to all colleagues who came along to support us throughout the course. You made it another unforgettable Jumbo experience!

 
 

Last weekend, Jumbo’s colleagues ran, climbed, crawled, and conquered their way through the Harbour Run Rotterdam.

From scaling shipping containers and steep fences to navigating foam-filled warehouses, every obstacle was tackled with determination and a smile.

With colleagues from across the business joining the challenge, they split into three teams and enjoyed a great day of teamwork, fun, and a well-deserved celebration afterwards.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and to all colleagues who came along to support us throughout the course. You made it another unforgettable Jumbo experience!

 
 

12 October 2026 |

WWPC hosts its 24th Annual Membership Conference

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The Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) successfully hosted its 24th Annual Membership Conference in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 6 to 8, 2026.

Members from across the globe gathered for a dynamic programme of business networking, industry insights, strategic discussions, and cultural exchange in one of North Africa’s most vibrant destinations.

The event was hosted and principally sponsored by WWPC’s Moroccan member, Pérez y Cía Maroc, headquartered in Tangier. Under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Ali El Hsissen, the company delivered an exceptional conference experience for WWPC members and invited guests.

The conference commenced with a Welcome Garden Reception at the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort. During the following two days, delegates participated in member-to-member meetings, industry presentations, networking activities, and cultural experiences organised by Pérez y Cía Maroc and WWPC.

Key presentations were delivered by: Mr. Anas Halhal, Terminal Director (Vehicles, Bulk & General cargo, and Hydrocarbons) at Tanger Med Port; Mr. Salmi Zobair, Head of Transportation Strategy and Coordination Division, Ministry of Transport, Morocco; Mr. Ali El Hsissen, General Manager, Pèrez y Cia Maroc; Ms. Affaf and Ms. Yassima, representatives of La Main Tendue Marrakech Association.

Member presentations: Pérez y Cía Maroc; Mr. Ouael Ahmadi’ Pérez y Cía Peru; Mr. Luis Soler;Al Jassim Freight Company, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Jigar Shah; Petrasco Middle East, Dubai, UAE; Mr. Alan Green; Spedag South Africa, Ms. Wendy Zwane; Intermax Logistics Solution, Chonquing region, China, Mr. Alejandro Ramirez.

One of the many highlights of the conference was the annual WWPC Charity Auction in support of La Main Tendue Marrakech Association, represented by its founder, Mr. Mahdi Abou Ziad.

Representatives Ms. Affaf and Ms. Yassima shared the organisation’s inspiring work and its commitment to supporting vulnerable children and families in Morocco.

Led by auctioneer Mr. Wolfgang Karau, Director of Worldwide Project Consortium, the charity auction raised an impressive USD 30,000 through generous donations from the attending members, as well as contributions from BBC Chartering, LYSEO Special & Project, Steder Group, WWPC, Quality Cargo Networks and Pèrez y Cia Maroc. This brings the total amount of support to various charities in support of disadvantaged children to close to 430,000 USD during all WWPC auctions.

During the conference, members elected the following Board of Advisors for the next 12-month term: Mr. Elmer Sarmiento, Royal Cargo, The Philippines; Mr. Ahmed Dahshan, KML (Khedivial Marine Logistics), Egypt; Mr. Marcel Hafemann, Ambercor Shipping, USA; Mr. Ole Dammann, LS Cargo Logistics, Germany.

Members also voted to hold the 2027 WWPC Membership Conference in Lyon, France, in early October. WWPC member LYSEO Special & Project will serve as the local host for the event.

WWPC extends its sincere appreciation to Ali El Hsissen and his Team at Pérez y Cía Maroc for the outstanding support, hospitality, and commitment to making the Marrakech conference a resounding success.

 
 

The Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) successfully hosted its 24th Annual Membership Conference in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 6 to 8, 2026.

Members from across the globe gathered for a dynamic programme of business networking, industry insights, strategic discussions, and cultural exchange in one of North Africa’s most vibrant destinations.

The event was hosted and principally sponsored by WWPC’s Moroccan member, Pérez y Cía Maroc, headquartered in Tangier. Under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Ali El Hsissen, the company delivered an exceptional conference experience for WWPC members and invited guests.

The conference commenced with a Welcome Garden Reception at the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort. During the following two days, delegates participated in member-to-member meetings, industry presentations, networking activities, and cultural experiences organised by Pérez y Cía Maroc and WWPC.

Key presentations were delivered by: Mr. Anas Halhal, Terminal Director (Vehicles, Bulk & General cargo, and Hydrocarbons) at Tanger Med Port; Mr. Salmi Zobair, Head of Transportation Strategy and Coordination Division, Ministry of Transport, Morocco; Mr. Ali El Hsissen, General Manager, Pèrez y Cia Maroc; Ms. Affaf and Ms. Yassima, representatives of La Main Tendue Marrakech Association.

Member presentations: Pérez y Cía Maroc; Mr. Ouael Ahmadi’ Pérez y Cía Peru; Mr. Luis Soler;Al Jassim Freight Company, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Jigar Shah; Petrasco Middle East, Dubai, UAE; Mr. Alan Green; Spedag South Africa, Ms. Wendy Zwane; Intermax Logistics Solution, Chonquing region, China, Mr. Alejandro Ramirez.

One of the many highlights of the conference was the annual WWPC Charity Auction in support of La Main Tendue Marrakech Association, represented by its founder, Mr. Mahdi Abou Ziad.

Representatives Ms. Affaf and Ms. Yassima shared the organisation’s inspiring work and its commitment to supporting vulnerable children and families in Morocco.

Led by auctioneer Mr. Wolfgang Karau, Director of Worldwide Project Consortium, the charity auction raised an impressive USD 30,000 through generous donations from the attending members, as well as contributions from BBC Chartering, LYSEO Special & Project, Steder Group, WWPC, Quality Cargo Networks and Pèrez y Cia Maroc. This brings the total amount of support to various charities in support of disadvantaged children to close to 430,000 USD during all WWPC auctions.

During the conference, members elected the following Board of Advisors for the next 12-month term: Mr. Elmer Sarmiento, Royal Cargo, The Philippines; Mr. Ahmed Dahshan, KML (Khedivial Marine Logistics), Egypt; Mr. Marcel Hafemann, Ambercor Shipping, USA; Mr. Ole Dammann, LS Cargo Logistics, Germany.

Members also voted to hold the 2027 WWPC Membership Conference in Lyon, France, in early October. WWPC member LYSEO Special & Project will serve as the local host for the event.

WWPC extends its sincere appreciation to Ali El Hsissen and his Team at Pérez y Cía Maroc for the outstanding support, hospitality, and commitment to making the Marrakech conference a resounding success.

 
 

12 October 2026 |

Tadano develops new all terrain crane

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Tadano has developed its new AC 3.060-2 as a powerful and flexible taxi crane that, thanks to its quick setup capability, can easily handle several jobs in one day – setting new standards in its class in terms of line pull and overall height.

Tadano is understandably proud of its latest development: “With our new AC 3.060-2, we have created a compact and powerful crane that can cover an extremely wide range of applications without much effort. That was our development goal – and we have definitely achieved it,” emphasizes Masafumi Nakamura from the Product Development Division at Tadano Japan.

The new AC 3.060-2 is now available to order in the Americas and Australia. Tadano expects the first deliveries to these regions later this year. In Europe, the first machines will be delivered in 2027. Customers will also benefit from greater availability and shorter lead times in this highly versatile crane class, as Tadano has expanded production capacity by starting production of small 2- and 3-axle all terrain cranes in Japan, with the AC 3.060-2 as the second model.

The AC 3.060-2 is particularly powerful in steep boom positions: With its 50-meter (164 ft) main boom fully extended and a full 13-tonne (28,700 lbs) counterweight, it lifts a remarkable 5.8 tonnes (12,800 lbs) at a working radius of 18 meters (59 ft). And with the main boom extended to its maximum length plus a 16-meter (52.5 ft) extension angled at 20°, it lifts a substantial 2.3 tonnes (3,500 lbs) with full counterweight at a radius of 28 meters (92 ft)– that’s best in class! It achieves a maximum system length of 69 meters (216.5 ft) “This strong performance with a steep boom angle proves particularly advantageous when lifting heavy loads over obstacles,” emphasizes Nakamura.

The AC 3.060-2 is also best-in-class with its line pull of 6.7 tonnes (15,040 lbs) using a single line. And with triple reeving on the single-sheave hook block, the rope can even handle 20 tonnes (44,100 lbs). This allows the AC 3.060-2 to lift heavy loads even with the small hook block and to perform many jobs as a taxi crane. Furthermore, the exceptional line pull generally proves advantageous during setup – after all, less reeving means less time and, on top of that, greater safety.

As a classic taxi crane, the AC 3.060-2 can be driven on the road within its 12-tonne (26,500 lbs) axle load limit, equipped with wide 16-inch tires, a large drivetrain (6 x 6 x 6), 4.2 tonnes (9,300 lbs) of counterweight, the single-sheave hook block and 300 kg (660 lbs) payload. This makes the AC 3.060-2 suitable for many one-person operations without the need for additional transport. Safety is also a priority during operation: its turning assistant helps the driver maintain a complete overview of the road.

On the construction site, the AC 3.060-2 scores with another best-in-class feature: Thanks to its unrivalled low clearance height of just 3.71 meters (12’ 4”), it is literally the benchmark on tight construction sites and especially in halls. Its compact design, with a width of 2.55 meters (8’ 4”) and a carrier length of 9.49 meters (31’ 2”), makes it ideal for use in confined spaces. The optional Tadano Surround View system, with its four cameras that facilitate crane positioning, and the stepless outrigger positioning Flex Base also prove helpful. Flex Base allows the outriggers to be extended to varying lengths right up to obstacles. Thanks to the intelligent IC-1 Plus crane control system with capacity radar, the AC 3.060-2 can always utilize the maximum possible lifting capacity, even with asymmetrical outrigger setups. Another technical highlight is the underfloor positioning of the boom, which enables safe reeving and easy setup of extensions, for example.

Thanks to Tadano’s parts-sharing strategy, the AC 3.060-2 can cost-effectively share various components with other cranes from the manufacturer. These include, for example, the runner and the jib. With the appropriate preparation, it is also suitable for use with e-Pack, which enables emission-free crane operation. The crane can also be optionally ordered with load and winch cameras.

With the AC 3.060-2, Tadano has created a compact, maneuverable, and quickly rigged taxi crane that is ideal for a wide range of applications: Whether for concrete work, unloading jobs, hall construction, or prefabricated house construction – the AC 3.060-2 will prove its worth just as it will in various other lifting operations on construction sites. Its powerful performance with a steep boom angle should make it the first choice for lifting air conditioning units onto roofs over obstacles or for moving machinery with a jib in confined spaces – and the fact that it can often be operated by a single person makes it particularly economical in many cases.

 
 

Tadano has developed its new AC 3.060-2 as a powerful and flexible taxi crane that, thanks to its quick setup capability, can easily handle several jobs in one day – setting new standards in its class in terms of line pull and overall height.

Tadano is understandably proud of its latest development: “With our new AC 3.060-2, we have created a compact and powerful crane that can cover an extremely wide range of applications without much effort. That was our development goal – and we have definitely achieved it,” emphasizes Masafumi Nakamura from the Product Development Division at Tadano Japan.

The new AC 3.060-2 is now available to order in the Americas and Australia. Tadano expects the first deliveries to these regions later this year. In Europe, the first machines will be delivered in 2027. Customers will also benefit from greater availability and shorter lead times in this highly versatile crane class, as Tadano has expanded production capacity by starting production of small 2- and 3-axle all terrain cranes in Japan, with the AC 3.060-2 as the second model.

The AC 3.060-2 is particularly powerful in steep boom positions: With its 50-meter (164 ft) main boom fully extended and a full 13-tonne (28,700 lbs) counterweight, it lifts a remarkable 5.8 tonnes (12,800 lbs) at a working radius of 18 meters (59 ft). And with the main boom extended to its maximum length plus a 16-meter (52.5 ft) extension angled at 20°, it lifts a substantial 2.3 tonnes (3,500 lbs) with full counterweight at a radius of 28 meters (92 ft)– that’s best in class! It achieves a maximum system length of 69 meters (216.5 ft) “This strong performance with a steep boom angle proves particularly advantageous when lifting heavy loads over obstacles,” emphasizes Nakamura.

The AC 3.060-2 is also best-in-class with its line pull of 6.7 tonnes (15,040 lbs) using a single line. And with triple reeving on the single-sheave hook block, the rope can even handle 20 tonnes (44,100 lbs). This allows the AC 3.060-2 to lift heavy loads even with the small hook block and to perform many jobs as a taxi crane. Furthermore, the exceptional line pull generally proves advantageous during setup – after all, less reeving means less time and, on top of that, greater safety.

As a classic taxi crane, the AC 3.060-2 can be driven on the road within its 12-tonne (26,500 lbs) axle load limit, equipped with wide 16-inch tires, a large drivetrain (6 x 6 x 6), 4.2 tonnes (9,300 lbs) of counterweight, the single-sheave hook block and 300 kg (660 lbs) payload. This makes the AC 3.060-2 suitable for many one-person operations without the need for additional transport. Safety is also a priority during operation: its turning assistant helps the driver maintain a complete overview of the road.

On the construction site, the AC 3.060-2 scores with another best-in-class feature: Thanks to its unrivalled low clearance height of just 3.71 meters (12’ 4”), it is literally the benchmark on tight construction sites and especially in halls. Its compact design, with a width of 2.55 meters (8’ 4”) and a carrier length of 9.49 meters (31’ 2”), makes it ideal for use in confined spaces. The optional Tadano Surround View system, with its four cameras that facilitate crane positioning, and the stepless outrigger positioning Flex Base also prove helpful. Flex Base allows the outriggers to be extended to varying lengths right up to obstacles. Thanks to the intelligent IC-1 Plus crane control system with capacity radar, the AC 3.060-2 can always utilize the maximum possible lifting capacity, even with asymmetrical outrigger setups. Another technical highlight is the underfloor positioning of the boom, which enables safe reeving and easy setup of extensions, for example.

Thanks to Tadano’s parts-sharing strategy, the AC 3.060-2 can cost-effectively share various components with other cranes from the manufacturer. These include, for example, the runner and the jib. With the appropriate preparation, it is also suitable for use with e-Pack, which enables emission-free crane operation. The crane can also be optionally ordered with load and winch cameras.

With the AC 3.060-2, Tadano has created a compact, maneuverable, and quickly rigged taxi crane that is ideal for a wide range of applications: Whether for concrete work, unloading jobs, hall construction, or prefabricated house construction – the AC 3.060-2 will prove its worth just as it will in various other lifting operations on construction sites. Its powerful performance with a steep boom angle should make it the first choice for lifting air conditioning units onto roofs over obstacles or for moving machinery with a jib in confined spaces – and the fact that it can often be operated by a single person makes it particularly economical in many cases.

 
 

8 October 2026 |

TII Group invests in its Pfedelbach site

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The TII Group is investing a high double-digit million euro amount in the comprehensive development of its Pfedelbach site.

At the same time, the investment reflects the long-term commitment of the Otto Rettenmaier shareholder family from Heilbronn to the future of the TII Group and to Germany as a business location. One key element of the largest investment in the company’s history is the completion of the new headquarters of the TII Group with its brands TII SCHEUERLE and TII KAMAG. In addition, existing production halls will be gradually dismantled and replaced with new modern facilities. Through these measures, the Group is creating the conditions for further growth and strengthening its technological and industrial foundation.

As a company owned by the entrepreneurial family Otto Rettenmaier, the globally active TII Group pursues a long-term corporate strategy through its production sites in Pfedelbach, Ulm and Bawal, India. In Pfedelbach, the new headquarters creates modern conditions for collaboration, innovation and customer proximity. At the same time, the new production halls will provide the basis for future-oriented manufacturing at the company’s site region.

The TII sites, whose roots go back more than 150 years, form the foundation of the TII Group’s development. Over generations, they have built extraordinary engineering expertise, extensive manufacturing competence and a workforce that has shaped and continues to shape the heavy transport industry worldwide.

However, the importance of the Pfedelbach site to the TII Group extends far beyond its history. Germany, and particularly the Heilbronn-Franconia region, provides the environment TII needs to fulfil its ambition as a technology leader and solutions provider. It is here that highly qualified specialists, decades of accumulated engineering expertise and a strong industrial infrastructure come together.

The new headquarters creates space for even closer collaboration, faster decision-making processes and the sharing of knowledge and experience across departments. Modern workspaces, meeting rooms and informal networking areas support both joint project work and the exchange of expertise.

At the same time, newly designed customer and presentation areas offer new opportunities for dialogue with customers and partners. Customer requirements, technical knowledge and industry expertise can be brought together at an early stage, enabling TII Group teams to jointly develop suitable and cost-effective solutions.

The new headquarters provides more than 200 modern workstations for the teams and specialist departments based there and incorporates a flexible workplace concept alongside hybrid working arrangements. In total, the TII Group employs more than 600 people at its Pfedelbach site. More than 1,000 employees work for the TII Group worldwide.

“Our customers move loads where there is no room for compromise. They expect safe, precise and cost-effective solutions, often for challenges that have never been solved before. In our new headquarters, we are bringing technical expertise, practical application experience and customer proximity even closer together. This enables us to translate customer requirements into intelligent vehicle solutions more quickly,” explains Dr Gerald Karch, Chairman of the TII Group board.

The completed headquarters is just one of the components of the comprehensive development of the successful Pfedelbach site. The TII Group will gradually modernise the entire production operation in Pfedelbach. Existing production halls will be dismantled and replaced with modern facilities designed to support a powerful, efficient and sustainable site and manufacturing strategy.

The new halls will make it possible to redesign manufacturing, assembly and logistics processes from the ground up. This includes optimised material flows, suitable assembly and manoeuvring areas, and an infrastructure that remains flexible enough to accommodate future products, machinery and manufacturing methods.

“The TII Group has doubled its revenue over the past few years. Through the largest investment in our company’s history, we are now creating the conditions needed to continue this successful journey. The new headquarters and the renewal of our production facilities strengthen our collaboration, technological expertise and industrial capabilities. This will provide an additional foundation for efficient growth in Pfedelbach,” says Filippo Baldassari, Managing Director of the TII Group.

The TII Group operates two production sites in Germany, located in Pfedelbach and Ulm. In addition, TII has a manufacturing facility in the New Delhi region of India. Each site contributes its own areas of expertise to the Group and complements the others within the international production network.

This international presence is a key factor behind the TII Group’s global success. It enables the company to serve different markets and customers effectively, respond flexibly to regional requirements and offer suitable solutions worldwide.

The TII Group is deliberately investing in its industrial base in Germany. The new headquarters and the renewal of the production halls are creating modern, sustainable conditions for technology development and manufacturing in Pfedelbach. For the TII Group, international presence and industrial strength in Germany go hand in hand.

The investments in Pfedelbach form part of the TII Group’s long-term growth and modernisation strategy. The company continues to develop all its sites in a targeted manner while strengthening both technological capabilities and industrial capacity. In Ulm, the TII Group is investing particularly in future technologies such as electromobility. At the same time, the production site in Bawal, India, has undergone extensive expansion in recent years. As a result, the company is strengthening its international manufacturing capabilities and creating the conditions for further growth in key future markets.

TII SCHEUERLE, a brand of TII, combines more than 150 years of experience with the ambition to make extraordinary transport challenges safe, fast and reliable.

The innovation history of the Pfedelbach site has repeatedly shaped the heavy transport industry. In the 1950s, Willy Scheuerle developed the hydraulically supported pendulum axle. Its core technical principle ensures even axle load distribution while allowing wheels to maintain ground contact on uneven terrain. To this day, the hydraulically supported pendulum axle remains a technological foundation of modern platform vehicles.

In 1983, another groundbreaking innovation followed with the Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT). The SCHEUERLE SPMT can be combined from individual modules into transport combinations of virtually unlimited size and manoeuvred with exceptional precision thanks to its electronic multi-directional steering. This made transports with theoretically unlimited payloads possible. At the same time, the technology transformed industrial production concepts, allowing large plants and structures to be manufactured in heavy prefabricated modules and transported efficiently to their final destination. The world’s largest installed base of SPMT axle lines, which remain compatible across vehicle generations, provides TII Group customers with significant economic advantages when executing transport projects.

TII KAMAG has also transformed industrial processes through application-specific vehicle concepts. A prime example is the KAMAG SlagPotCarrier, developed for the safe and efficient transport of molten slag under extreme conditions in steelworks. Depending on infrastructure and operational requirements, different vehicle concepts are available, enabling high payloads, short handling times and reliable 24/7 operation.

Since 1995, the KAMAG PrecisionMover has also been shaping yard logistics operations. The highly agile swap-body transporter manoeuvres swap bodies and semi-trailers quickly and precisely, even in extremely confined spaces. Today, the KAMAG PrecisionMover is also available as a fully electric vehicle.

The importance of specialised transport and logistics solutions extends far beyond individual spectacular projects. Before a new wind turbine can start turning, a bridge can carry traffic, a ship can be launched or a rocket can embark on its journey into space, extremely heavy and highly sensitive components often need to be transported safely and positioned with precision.

The following examples represent only a small selection of the many possible applications. They illustrate projects realised with TII SCHEUERLE transport solutions at regional, national and international level and provide insight into the challenges this technology helps overcome around the world.

A recent example was the transport of Hamburg’s new Stern Bridge in July 2026. An international heavy transport and specialised logistics provider moved the approximately 3,700-tonne, 108-metre-long railway bridge around 500 metres through the densely built-up district of Altona on SCHEUERLE SPMTs before positioning it with millimetre precision at its final location.

TII vehicles are also used in projects of extraordinary scale across Europe. In Norway, a 17,500-tonne oil platform was loaded onto a barge using a combination of 580 axle lines. The project utilised both the SCHEUERLE SPMT and the SCHEUERLE SPMT K24 in a coordinated operation.

An example from China demonstrates that the technology can be used not only to move industrial plants and infrastructure components, but even entire buildings. In 2023, a complex of five historic buildings belonging to the Ningxia Saishang Jiangnan Museum was relocated over a distance of 600 metres using 300 SCHEUERLE SPMT axle lines. The main building alone stood 43 metres high and weighed approximately 10,000 tonnes.

The international capability of the technology is further illustrated by a transport project of unprecedented scale in the United States. In Texas in 2024, an offshore wind turbine installation vessel weighing more than 23,000 tonnes was moved from the shipyard to the water on SCHEUERLE SPMTs. The load was distributed across 880 axle lines with approximately 3,500 wheels and powered by 28 power packs. The operation set three world records and also supported the expansion of offshore wind energy in the United States.

The largest investment in the company’s history is the result of close cooperation between the shareholder family and the management of the TII Group. Together, they shape the Group’s long-term strategy and translate it into concrete business decisions and actions.

For the shareholder family, it holds special significance that the TII Group is announcing the largest investment in its history in the year marking the 100th birthday of its founder, Otto Rettenmaier. The investment continues his entrepreneurial vision while laying the foundation for the next chapter of the TII Group.

“Pfedelbach is closely connected to the history and development of our company. By making the largest investment in our company’s history, we as shareholders are embracing our entrepreneurial responsibility and creating the conditions for a successful future for the TII Group. We are investing in modern working conditions, high-performance manufacturing and, above all, in the people whose knowledge, experience and passion define TII,” explains Susanne Rettenmaier, Managing Director of the Rettenmaier Familienholding GmbH and daughter of TII Group founder Otto Rettenmaier.

 
 

The TII Group is investing a high double-digit million euro amount in the comprehensive development of its Pfedelbach site.

At the same time, the investment reflects the long-term commitment of the Otto Rettenmaier shareholder family from Heilbronn to the future of the TII Group and to Germany as a business location. One key element of the largest investment in the company’s history is the completion of the new headquarters of the TII Group with its brands TII SCHEUERLE and TII KAMAG. In addition, existing production halls will be gradually dismantled and replaced with new modern facilities. Through these measures, the Group is creating the conditions for further growth and strengthening its technological and industrial foundation.

As a company owned by the entrepreneurial family Otto Rettenmaier, the globally active TII Group pursues a long-term corporate strategy through its production sites in Pfedelbach, Ulm and Bawal, India. In Pfedelbach, the new headquarters creates modern conditions for collaboration, innovation and customer proximity. At the same time, the new production halls will provide the basis for future-oriented manufacturing at the company’s site region.

The TII sites, whose roots go back more than 150 years, form the foundation of the TII Group’s development. Over generations, they have built extraordinary engineering expertise, extensive manufacturing competence and a workforce that has shaped and continues to shape the heavy transport industry worldwide.

However, the importance of the Pfedelbach site to the TII Group extends far beyond its history. Germany, and particularly the Heilbronn-Franconia region, provides the environment TII needs to fulfil its ambition as a technology leader and solutions provider. It is here that highly qualified specialists, decades of accumulated engineering expertise and a strong industrial infrastructure come together.

The new headquarters creates space for even closer collaboration, faster decision-making processes and the sharing of knowledge and experience across departments. Modern workspaces, meeting rooms and informal networking areas support both joint project work and the exchange of expertise.

At the same time, newly designed customer and presentation areas offer new opportunities for dialogue with customers and partners. Customer requirements, technical knowledge and industry expertise can be brought together at an early stage, enabling TII Group teams to jointly develop suitable and cost-effective solutions.

The new headquarters provides more than 200 modern workstations for the teams and specialist departments based there and incorporates a flexible workplace concept alongside hybrid working arrangements. In total, the TII Group employs more than 600 people at its Pfedelbach site. More than 1,000 employees work for the TII Group worldwide.

“Our customers move loads where there is no room for compromise. They expect safe, precise and cost-effective solutions, often for challenges that have never been solved before. In our new headquarters, we are bringing technical expertise, practical application experience and customer proximity even closer together. This enables us to translate customer requirements into intelligent vehicle solutions more quickly,” explains Dr Gerald Karch, Chairman of the TII Group board.

The completed headquarters is just one of the components of the comprehensive development of the successful Pfedelbach site. The TII Group will gradually modernise the entire production operation in Pfedelbach. Existing production halls will be dismantled and replaced with modern facilities designed to support a powerful, efficient and sustainable site and manufacturing strategy.

The new halls will make it possible to redesign manufacturing, assembly and logistics processes from the ground up. This includes optimised material flows, suitable assembly and manoeuvring areas, and an infrastructure that remains flexible enough to accommodate future products, machinery and manufacturing methods.

“The TII Group has doubled its revenue over the past few years. Through the largest investment in our company’s history, we are now creating the conditions needed to continue this successful journey. The new headquarters and the renewal of our production facilities strengthen our collaboration, technological expertise and industrial capabilities. This will provide an additional foundation for efficient growth in Pfedelbach,” says Filippo Baldassari, Managing Director of the TII Group.

The TII Group operates two production sites in Germany, located in Pfedelbach and Ulm. In addition, TII has a manufacturing facility in the New Delhi region of India. Each site contributes its own areas of expertise to the Group and complements the others within the international production network.

This international presence is a key factor behind the TII Group’s global success. It enables the company to serve different markets and customers effectively, respond flexibly to regional requirements and offer suitable solutions worldwide.

The TII Group is deliberately investing in its industrial base in Germany. The new headquarters and the renewal of the production halls are creating modern, sustainable conditions for technology development and manufacturing in Pfedelbach. For the TII Group, international presence and industrial strength in Germany go hand in hand.

The investments in Pfedelbach form part of the TII Group’s long-term growth and modernisation strategy. The company continues to develop all its sites in a targeted manner while strengthening both technological capabilities and industrial capacity. In Ulm, the TII Group is investing particularly in future technologies such as electromobility. At the same time, the production site in Bawal, India, has undergone extensive expansion in recent years. As a result, the company is strengthening its international manufacturing capabilities and creating the conditions for further growth in key future markets.

TII SCHEUERLE, a brand of TII, combines more than 150 years of experience with the ambition to make extraordinary transport challenges safe, fast and reliable.

The innovation history of the Pfedelbach site has repeatedly shaped the heavy transport industry. In the 1950s, Willy Scheuerle developed the hydraulically supported pendulum axle. Its core technical principle ensures even axle load distribution while allowing wheels to maintain ground contact on uneven terrain. To this day, the hydraulically supported pendulum axle remains a technological foundation of modern platform vehicles.

In 1983, another groundbreaking innovation followed with the Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT). The SCHEUERLE SPMT can be combined from individual modules into transport combinations of virtually unlimited size and manoeuvred with exceptional precision thanks to its electronic multi-directional steering. This made transports with theoretically unlimited payloads possible. At the same time, the technology transformed industrial production concepts, allowing large plants and structures to be manufactured in heavy prefabricated modules and transported efficiently to their final destination. The world’s largest installed base of SPMT axle lines, which remain compatible across vehicle generations, provides TII Group customers with significant economic advantages when executing transport projects.

TII KAMAG has also transformed industrial processes through application-specific vehicle concepts. A prime example is the KAMAG SlagPotCarrier, developed for the safe and efficient transport of molten slag under extreme conditions in steelworks. Depending on infrastructure and operational requirements, different vehicle concepts are available, enabling high payloads, short handling times and reliable 24/7 operation.

Since 1995, the KAMAG PrecisionMover has also been shaping yard logistics operations. The highly agile swap-body transporter manoeuvres swap bodies and semi-trailers quickly and precisely, even in extremely confined spaces. Today, the KAMAG PrecisionMover is also available as a fully electric vehicle.

The importance of specialised transport and logistics solutions extends far beyond individual spectacular projects. Before a new wind turbine can start turning, a bridge can carry traffic, a ship can be launched or a rocket can embark on its journey into space, extremely heavy and highly sensitive components often need to be transported safely and positioned with precision.

The following examples represent only a small selection of the many possible applications. They illustrate projects realised with TII SCHEUERLE transport solutions at regional, national and international level and provide insight into the challenges this technology helps overcome around the world.

A recent example was the transport of Hamburg’s new Stern Bridge in July 2026. An international heavy transport and specialised logistics provider moved the approximately 3,700-tonne, 108-metre-long railway bridge around 500 metres through the densely built-up district of Altona on SCHEUERLE SPMTs before positioning it with millimetre precision at its final location.

TII vehicles are also used in projects of extraordinary scale across Europe. In Norway, a 17,500-tonne oil platform was loaded onto a barge using a combination of 580 axle lines. The project utilised both the SCHEUERLE SPMT and the SCHEUERLE SPMT K24 in a coordinated operation.

An example from China demonstrates that the technology can be used not only to move industrial plants and infrastructure components, but even entire buildings. In 2023, a complex of five historic buildings belonging to the Ningxia Saishang Jiangnan Museum was relocated over a distance of 600 metres using 300 SCHEUERLE SPMT axle lines. The main building alone stood 43 metres high and weighed approximately 10,000 tonnes.

The international capability of the technology is further illustrated by a transport project of unprecedented scale in the United States. In Texas in 2024, an offshore wind turbine installation vessel weighing more than 23,000 tonnes was moved from the shipyard to the water on SCHEUERLE SPMTs. The load was distributed across 880 axle lines with approximately 3,500 wheels and powered by 28 power packs. The operation set three world records and also supported the expansion of offshore wind energy in the United States.

The largest investment in the company’s history is the result of close cooperation between the shareholder family and the management of the TII Group. Together, they shape the Group’s long-term strategy and translate it into concrete business decisions and actions.

For the shareholder family, it holds special significance that the TII Group is announcing the largest investment in its history in the year marking the 100th birthday of its founder, Otto Rettenmaier. The investment continues his entrepreneurial vision while laying the foundation for the next chapter of the TII Group.

“Pfedelbach is closely connected to the history and development of our company. By making the largest investment in our company’s history, we as shareholders are embracing our entrepreneurial responsibility and creating the conditions for a successful future for the TII Group. We are investing in modern working conditions, high-performance manufacturing and, above all, in the people whose knowledge, experience and passion define TII,” explains Susanne Rettenmaier, Managing Director of the Rettenmaier Familienholding GmbH and daughter of TII Group founder Otto Rettenmaier.

 
 

8 October 2026 |

Jumbo strengthens partnerships in Brazil

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Jumbo Offshore recently joined industry leaders, clients and partners at ROG.e 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, reinforcing our commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic offshore energy markets.

Together with our Brazilian agent Tecnoil, we welcomed visitors throughout the event, exchanged insights on market developments and explored opportunities across the offshore energy sector.

Held at the Riocentro Exhibition & Convention Center, ROG.e is Brazil’s premier energy event and one of Latin America’s leading platforms for dialogue, innovation and collaboration across the energy industry. The event brings together key stakeholders from across the sector, providing a valuable opportunity to discuss market trends, share knowledge and strengthen business relationships.

Throughout the week, our team was present at the booth, visiting with clients, partners and industry professionals from across Brazil and beyond. The conversations reflected the continued strength of the Brazilian offshore market and the growing demand for reliable, integrated offshore installation solutions. Discussions covered developments in offshore oil and gas, subsea infrastructure, floating production systems and decommissioning projects, all areas where Jumbo Offshore continues to support clients worldwide.

Brazil remains a strategically important market for Jumbo Offshore, and we recognise the importance of being able to sit down with our clients, in person, to creatively brainstorm solutions. With ongoing investment in offshore developments and a strong project pipeline, the country continues to offer significant opportunities for collaboration and growth. Events such as ROG.e provide an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with industry stakeholders, gain insight into evolving market needs, spot market opportunities and explore how our expertise can contribute to future offshore projects.

A particular highlight of the week was the networking reception co-hosted by Jumbo Offshore and Tecnoil. The event brought together a diverse group of customers, partners and colleagues in a relaxed setting, creating the perfect environment to continue discussions, exchange ideas and strengthen existing relationships. The strong attendance and positive atmosphere once again demonstrated the value of long-term partnerships and local presence in a market as dynamic as Brazil.

For Jumbo Offshore, attending ROG.e is about more than showcasing capabilities. It is an opportunity to listen, learn and engage with the people driving the offshore energy industry forward. As a vessel owner and operator delivering installation solutions for complex offshore energy projects worldwide, we remain committed to supporting our clients with safe, efficient and reliable project execution while building the partnerships that make long-term success possible.

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to meet with us during the event and extend our sincere appreciation to Tecnoil for their continued partnership and hospitality. We look forward to building on the conversations started in Rio and working together on future opportunities across Brazil and the wider region.

 
 

Jumbo Offshore recently joined industry leaders, clients and partners at ROG.e 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, reinforcing our commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic offshore energy markets.

Together with our Brazilian agent Tecnoil, we welcomed visitors throughout the event, exchanged insights on market developments and explored opportunities across the offshore energy sector.

Held at the Riocentro Exhibition & Convention Center, ROG.e is Brazil’s premier energy event and one of Latin America’s leading platforms for dialogue, innovation and collaboration across the energy industry. The event brings together key stakeholders from across the sector, providing a valuable opportunity to discuss market trends, share knowledge and strengthen business relationships.

Throughout the week, our team was present at the booth, visiting with clients, partners and industry professionals from across Brazil and beyond. The conversations reflected the continued strength of the Brazilian offshore market and the growing demand for reliable, integrated offshore installation solutions. Discussions covered developments in offshore oil and gas, subsea infrastructure, floating production systems and decommissioning projects, all areas where Jumbo Offshore continues to support clients worldwide.

Brazil remains a strategically important market for Jumbo Offshore, and we recognise the importance of being able to sit down with our clients, in person, to creatively brainstorm solutions. With ongoing investment in offshore developments and a strong project pipeline, the country continues to offer significant opportunities for collaboration and growth. Events such as ROG.e provide an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with industry stakeholders, gain insight into evolving market needs, spot market opportunities and explore how our expertise can contribute to future offshore projects.

A particular highlight of the week was the networking reception co-hosted by Jumbo Offshore and Tecnoil. The event brought together a diverse group of customers, partners and colleagues in a relaxed setting, creating the perfect environment to continue discussions, exchange ideas and strengthen existing relationships. The strong attendance and positive atmosphere once again demonstrated the value of long-term partnerships and local presence in a market as dynamic as Brazil.

For Jumbo Offshore, attending ROG.e is about more than showcasing capabilities. It is an opportunity to listen, learn and engage with the people driving the offshore energy industry forward. As a vessel owner and operator delivering installation solutions for complex offshore energy projects worldwide, we remain committed to supporting our clients with safe, efficient and reliable project execution while building the partnerships that make long-term success possible.

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to meet with us during the event and extend our sincere appreciation to Tecnoil for their continued partnership and hospitality. We look forward to building on the conversations started in Rio and working together on future opportunities across Brazil and the wider region.

 
 

8 October 2026 |
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