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Dealex Transport, representing Ukraine in the Project Logistics Alliance, has seamlessly completed the delivery of three heavy cranes from China to Ukraine.

The cranes, manufactured by the renowned Chinese producer Zoomlion, posed a logistical challenge due to their substantial dimensions and weight.

The measurements of the delivered cranes varied from 12000 x 2500 x 3700 mm to 15000 x 3000 x 3900 mm, with weights ranging between 35,000 kgs and 55,000 kgs. Loading operations were conducted efficiently in Tianjin and Shanghai, marking the commencement of their journey to Europe.

One of the most challenging aspects of this shipment was dealing with the size of the cranes. Pilot services were indispensably employed throughout the entire route to facilitate necessary modifications and ensure a smooth transit process.

Dealex Transport utilised low-bed trailers equipped with 4.5 and 6 axles to transport the cranes, ensuring secure and stable transportation. Furthermore, tarpaulin covers were provided upon the client’s special request to safeguard the cargo during transit. At the Port of Constanța, innovative techniques such as traverse beams with soft slings were employed to lift the cranes through the outriggers and wheels.

This successful project adds to the extensive portfolio of shipments undertaken by Dealex Transport, which includes the transportation of approximately 30 cranes from China to Ukraine. The company is known for its regular and efficient delivery services of heavy machinery, utilising breakbulk vessels and flat-racks for transportation from China to Ukraine. The H&H division at Dealex Transport stands prepared to continue providing reliable and suitable solutions for their esteemed clientele.

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Dealex Transport, representing Ukraine in the Project Logistics Alliance, has seamlessly completed the delivery of three heavy cranes from China to Ukraine.

The cranes, manufactured by the renowned Chinese producer Zoomlion, posed a logistical challenge due to their substantial dimensions and weight.

The measurements of the delivered cranes varied from 12000 x 2500 x 3700 mm to 15000 x 3000 x 3900 mm, with weights ranging between 35,000 kgs and 55,000 kgs. Loading operations were conducted efficiently in Tianjin and Shanghai, marking the commencement of their journey to Europe.

One of the most challenging aspects of this shipment was dealing with the size of the cranes. Pilot services were indispensably employed throughout the entire route to facilitate necessary modifications and ensure a smooth transit process.

Dealex Transport utilised low-bed trailers equipped with 4.5 and 6 axles to transport the cranes, ensuring secure and stable transportation. Furthermore, tarpaulin covers were provided upon the client’s special request to safeguard the cargo during transit. At the Port of Constanța, innovative techniques such as traverse beams with soft slings were employed to lift the cranes through the outriggers and wheels.

This successful project adds to the extensive portfolio of shipments undertaken by Dealex Transport, which includes the transportation of approximately 30 cranes from China to Ukraine. The company is known for its regular and efficient delivery services of heavy machinery, utilising breakbulk vessels and flat-racks for transportation from China to Ukraine. The H&H division at Dealex Transport stands prepared to continue providing reliable and suitable solutions for their esteemed clientele.

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The B’Infinite Europe experts together with Bolloré Logistics China team have completed the handling of a high-value art exhibition shipment.

The shipment, comprising 41 pieces of high-value artworks, arrived in Duisburg, Germany via rail from Yiwu, China. Bolloré Logistics then took charge of transporting these pieces from Duisburg to Paris, France.

The artworks, including ceramic vases and Chinese paintings by a renowned Chinese artist, underwent a journey that involved customs clearance, loading, and unloading, unpacking, installation, and repacking for their return.

Bolloré Logistics’ teams of experts in China, Germany, and France handled each step with precision and efficiency, overcoming challenges such as temporary import declarations, traffic constraints in central Paris, and the narrow entrance to the museum. With the joint efforts of the team, these artworks could be presented to the French audience.

The exhibition, organized to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, and as part of China-France cultural exchanges during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was a testament to the strong cultural ties between the two nations.

This successful shipment highlighted the experience and supply chain expertise of Bolloré Logistics in the field of Events logistics but also makes a positive contribution to cultural exchanges between China and France.

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The B’Infinite Europe experts together with Bolloré Logistics China team have completed the handling of a high-value art exhibition shipment.

The shipment, comprising 41 pieces of high-value artworks, arrived in Duisburg, Germany via rail from Yiwu, China. Bolloré Logistics then took charge of transporting these pieces from Duisburg to Paris, France.

The artworks, including ceramic vases and Chinese paintings by a renowned Chinese artist, underwent a journey that involved customs clearance, loading, and unloading, unpacking, installation, and repacking for their return.

Bolloré Logistics’ teams of experts in China, Germany, and France handled each step with precision and efficiency, overcoming challenges such as temporary import declarations, traffic constraints in central Paris, and the narrow entrance to the museum. With the joint efforts of the team, these artworks could be presented to the French audience.

The exhibition, organized to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, and as part of China-France cultural exchanges during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was a testament to the strong cultural ties between the two nations.

This successful shipment highlighted the experience and supply chain expertise of Bolloré Logistics in the field of Events logistics but also makes a positive contribution to cultural exchanges between China and France.

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Based on the shareholder authorisation granted by the Extraordinary General Meeting of DEME Group NV of 29 June 2022, the Board of Directors of DEME Group NV has decided to launch a share buyback program.

The company intends to acquire 45,000 shares to cover the company’s obligations under the recently implemented stock option plan as part of its senior management incentive plan.

The company currently holds no treasury shares in the framework of its stock option plan.

The program will be effective from 29 April 2024 and is expected to be completed by 30 September 2024 at the latest.

DEME has mandated an independent broker to execute the program on its behalf on the regulated market of Euronext Brussels.​ The buyback program will be carried out in accordance with the ‘safe harbour’ procedure provided by Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (Market Abuse Regulation) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing the Market Abuse Regulation.

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Based on the shareholder authorisation granted by the Extraordinary General Meeting of DEME Group NV of 29 June 2022, the Board of Directors of DEME Group NV has decided to launch a share buyback program.

The company intends to acquire 45,000 shares to cover the company’s obligations under the recently implemented stock option plan as part of its senior management incentive plan.

The company currently holds no treasury shares in the framework of its stock option plan.

The program will be effective from 29 April 2024 and is expected to be completed by 30 September 2024 at the latest.

DEME has mandated an independent broker to execute the program on its behalf on the regulated market of Euronext Brussels.​ The buyback program will be carried out in accordance with the ‘safe harbour’ procedure provided by Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (Market Abuse Regulation) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing the Market Abuse Regulation.

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A massive well done to all of our people here at Briggs Equipment who have been raising money for charity by completing a variety of walking challenges.

Briggs Services Team, Solutions Team and David Jewell, Head of Sales Enablement, completed a monumental 10,673,190 steps. This is the equivalent to a staggering 5,310 miles, which incidentally is the distance required to walk to every single one of the 21 airbases three times!

As a result of this activity, we have raised £4,554.00 for two charities, with £2,000.00 to Prostate Cancer UK and £2,554.00 to Air Ambulances UK.

Jodie Ridgway, ES Team Leader, said: “I am absolutely delighted with the turnout from everybody involved this year. All of the money that has been raised is going to a fantastic cause and I know that AAUK, our charity partner, and Prostate Cancer UK will both be thrilled with the donations.

“Dave completed over 350,000 steps during March for PCUK, whilst the Solutions and Service Teams were busy raising money for Air Ambulances UK. We’re so proud of our people and for the contribution they continue to make to supporting both our charity of the year and different causes.”

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A massive well done to all of our people here at Briggs Equipment who have been raising money for charity by completing a variety of walking challenges.

Briggs Services Team, Solutions Team and David Jewell, Head of Sales Enablement, completed a monumental 10,673,190 steps. This is the equivalent to a staggering 5,310 miles, which incidentally is the distance required to walk to every single one of the 21 airbases three times!

As a result of this activity, we have raised £4,554.00 for two charities, with £2,000.00 to Prostate Cancer UK and £2,554.00 to Air Ambulances UK.

Jodie Ridgway, ES Team Leader, said: “I am absolutely delighted with the turnout from everybody involved this year. All of the money that has been raised is going to a fantastic cause and I know that AAUK, our charity partner, and Prostate Cancer UK will both be thrilled with the donations.

“Dave completed over 350,000 steps during March for PCUK, whilst the Solutions and Service Teams were busy raising money for Air Ambulances UK. We’re so proud of our people and for the contribution they continue to make to supporting both our charity of the year and different causes.”

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ABL’s Asia Pacific operations recently held a collaborative management meeting on Hainan Island, China, bringing together senior management from the region to discuss strategy for the road ahead.

“Asia Pacific is ABL’s 2nd largest region after Europe, and one with significant activity across energy and oceans. Appetite for renewables and energy transition technology is ever-expanding, maritime remains busy with new challenges as demand increases on marine supply chains and ports, and development of offshore oil & gas infrastructure continues at pace. We continue to grow in the region to ensure that our global technical offering is available in the markets where it is needed, via local market expertise.” Simon Healy, Regional MD for ABL Asia Pacific.

The meeting was held on the 25th and 26th March and brought together regional management, country managers, and business line directors. The focus of the two days was to discuss and align on opportunities and plans for further business growth in Asia Pacific.

Topics covered included energy transition, marine warranty survey (MWS) for offshore operations, oil & gas transportation & installation (T&I), and renewable energy projects, dynamic positioning (DP) and critical systems consultancy, maritime services, asset integrity management, rig operations, rig inspections, and independent engineering.

“ABL offers a vast range of multi-disciplined expertise and a recognised track-record in maritime and offshore energy sectors across China, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. This kind of meeting is a great way to consolidate our growth opportunities as well as key for team building and professional development.” Emek Ersin Takmaz, Operations Director for ABL Asia Pacific.

Recent expansion of regional operations includes the growth of ABL’s Indonesia operations to a second office in the strategic offshore and marine hub of Batam.

The region has also seen a number of significant hires to drive forward growth in its core service offering to maritime sectors. Hires include Jason Zamparutti as Snr Marine Consultant with ABL in Singapore, Yuichi Nakayama as Principal Surveyor at ABL Japan, and Alessio Lombardi as Regional Dynamic Positioning & Critical Systems Manager. ABL Asia Pacific has also brought on David Heavy, as Regional Director for Asset Integrity Management (AIM), to drive the growth of ABL’s service offering across energy, marine and manufacturing industries in the continent.

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ABL’s Asia Pacific operations recently held a collaborative management meeting on Hainan Island, China, bringing together senior management from the region to discuss strategy for the road ahead.

“Asia Pacific is ABL’s 2nd largest region after Europe, and one with significant activity across energy and oceans. Appetite for renewables and energy transition technology is ever-expanding, maritime remains busy with new challenges as demand increases on marine supply chains and ports, and development of offshore oil & gas infrastructure continues at pace. We continue to grow in the region to ensure that our global technical offering is available in the markets where it is needed, via local market expertise.” Simon Healy, Regional MD for ABL Asia Pacific.

The meeting was held on the 25th and 26th March and brought together regional management, country managers, and business line directors. The focus of the two days was to discuss and align on opportunities and plans for further business growth in Asia Pacific.

Topics covered included energy transition, marine warranty survey (MWS) for offshore operations, oil & gas transportation & installation (T&I), and renewable energy projects, dynamic positioning (DP) and critical systems consultancy, maritime services, asset integrity management, rig operations, rig inspections, and independent engineering.

“ABL offers a vast range of multi-disciplined expertise and a recognised track-record in maritime and offshore energy sectors across China, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. This kind of meeting is a great way to consolidate our growth opportunities as well as key for team building and professional development.” Emek Ersin Takmaz, Operations Director for ABL Asia Pacific.

Recent expansion of regional operations includes the growth of ABL’s Indonesia operations to a second office in the strategic offshore and marine hub of Batam.

The region has also seen a number of significant hires to drive forward growth in its core service offering to maritime sectors. Hires include Jason Zamparutti as Snr Marine Consultant with ABL in Singapore, Yuichi Nakayama as Principal Surveyor at ABL Japan, and Alessio Lombardi as Regional Dynamic Positioning & Critical Systems Manager. ABL Asia Pacific has also brought on David Heavy, as Regional Director for Asset Integrity Management (AIM), to drive the growth of ABL’s service offering across energy, marine and manufacturing industries in the continent.

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Cosmatos Shipping Services, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Greece, handled the transport arrangements for 7 drums, picked up from FCA manufacturer EKME, and loaded onto MV Fehn Calypso via Thessaloniki port.

The drums had dimensions and weights as below: 21.5 × 3.75 × 4.77 m, 55 ton; 10.15 × 4.3 × 6.11 m, 29 ton; 8.1 × 2.75 x 5 m, 13 ton; 7.5 × 3.2 × 4.12 m, 11 ton; 9.6 × 3.8 × 4.7 m, 18 ton; 12.55 × 4.45 × 4.85 m, 25 ton; 12.55 × 4.55 x 5 m, 25 ton.

The final destination for the drums was Constanta Romania. Cosmatos Shipping Services supported the entire local scope, including road transport, stevedoring, lashing, securing on board and welding.

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Cosmatos Shipping Services, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Greece, handled the transport arrangements for 7 drums, picked up from FCA manufacturer EKME, and loaded onto MV Fehn Calypso via Thessaloniki port.

The drums had dimensions and weights as below: 21.5 × 3.75 × 4.77 m, 55 ton; 10.15 × 4.3 × 6.11 m, 29 ton; 8.1 × 2.75 x 5 m, 13 ton; 7.5 × 3.2 × 4.12 m, 11 ton; 9.6 × 3.8 × 4.7 m, 18 ton; 12.55 × 4.45 × 4.85 m, 25 ton; 12.55 × 4.55 x 5 m, 25 ton.

The final destination for the drums was Constanta Romania. Cosmatos Shipping Services supported the entire local scope, including road transport, stevedoring, lashing, securing on board and welding.

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On 25 and 26 April, OLATUA, the Port of Bilbao cruise terminal in the town of Getxo, will be the venue for the XIX Symposium on Marinas.

The title of this year’s event will be “Sustainability in marinas: everything is connected”, and, together with sustainability, discussion will also focus on different interrelated issues such as the impact of the sector on local and regional economies, the needs and challenges it faces, legal aspects, the factors that condition concessions, innovative technologies, the impact on tourism and initiatives of this type that influence port-city/town relations.

Over the course of the two days of the symposium, which is expected to attract around 200 people from different parts of the country, prominent representatives of public institutions, port authorities, academics, associations and companies from the maritime and tourism sectors, amongst others, will participate as speakers, sharing their knowledge and experiences. These include Hugo Morán, Secretary of State for the Environment of the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge; Benito Núñez, Secretary General for Air and Maritime Transport, Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda; Gustavo Santana, Director General of the Merchant Navy; and Álvaro Rodríguez Dapena, President of Puertos del Estado, who will moderate a round table discussion on the advantages of collaboration and coexistence between ports and cities/towns, its development, planning and strategy, with the participation of the Presidents of the Port Authorities of A Coruña, Baleares, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Valencia, as well as Ricardo Barkala, President of the Port Authority of Bilbao, who will act as host throughout the event.

From the Port Authority of Bilbao itself, Alberto Ojanguren, Head of the Health, Safety and Environment Department, will moderate the round table “Promoting sustainability in the planning and management of marinas”, and Juan Carlos Verdeal, General Secretary of the Port Authority, will take part in the round table discussion on “Concession Extensions, new tenders and factors to take into account”.

Thirty-five years after it was first held in 1989, the Symposium on Marinas is now the longest running congress in Spain. This 19th edition has been organised by Asmar and the Port Authority of Bilbao, with the collaboration of the Getxo Town Council, the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and the Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and the Environment of the Basque Government.

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Khimji Ramdas Shipping, our members from Oman, recently executed the multimodal shipment of a 1500 HP geothermal rig and its accessories.

The shipment consisted of a total of 144 pieces and a total volume of 7,000 cbm. 85 trailer-loads of varying sizes and shapes were utilised for transport.

Khimji Ramdas Shipping took charge of all operations in Oman, including:Marine warranty surveyor arrangements; Route survey for the OD cargoes; Packing list preparations; Segregation & labelling; Customs clearance; Port handling; Cargo sorting; Loading; Haulage.

The geothermal rig was crated and packed to be seaworthy by Khimji Ramdas’ professional packing partner team, who were relocated to Oman for this specific project over twenty-five days.

“Marine warranty surveyors were appointed and observed the creation of the rig packing list & packaging process.”
The shipment was executed with a plan to move 85 truck loads from Nizwa and Muscat to a storage yard in the area of Sohar Port. This was to counter the shortage of storage space in the shipper’s yard.

In execution of the haulage, the team had to negotiate a number of challenges, with the major one being preparation of customs documentation and the packing list.

The geothermal rig was also refurbished in Oman with cargoes featuring multiple countries of origin. Customs declarations were required to be made separately for the Oman and non-Oman made cargoes.

Khimji Ramdas’ customs documentation team worked with the shipper and identified each cargoes’ origin to solve this challenge successfully.

Due to the fully-assembled condition of the rig, it required dismantling and proposed another challenge as this was not a known fact to the shipper.

Khimji Ramdas employed the services of a professional surveyor to measure the dimensions & weight of each piece to overcome this challenge.

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On 22nd February, Jumbo participated in a company day hosted by the student association Dispuut Offshore Technology (DOT) from the Delft University of Technology Civil Engineering faculty’s Offshore & Dredging Engineering MSc.

The event was held in the faculty’s old library in the city of Delft and attended by Jumbo together with Seaway 7, Subsea 7 and transition piece (TP) manufacturer Smulders. The four companies are well known to one another, having jointly contributed to a number of renewable energy projects, most recently the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.

In recent months, Jumbo has been participating in a growing number of student-related events in a bid to develop its connections with educations establishments and learners. The initiative is the work of Bas Milatz and Martijn Witvoet, two recent TU Delft graduates working at Jumbo for the past year.

“During our own studies, we saw first hand the benefits of building bridges between the academic and industrial worlds,” says Bas. “When we arrived at Jumbo we saw there were opportunities to develop this theme. The company, with its open and innovative culture, was very encouraging and we have already started to see broader engagement with students as a result.”

During the company day, the Jumbo colleagues delivered a presentation on the company’s operations in the maritime and offshore energy sectors and hosted a stand where students could drop by for a discussion and more information.

The students were also invited to take part in a Jumbo case study, designing a vessel suited to the installation of the next generation of offshore wind farms in the North Sea, and developing a schedule of work for a forthcoming project.

“The results of the case study were impressive,” states Martijn. “The students showed real problem solving skills and innovative, out-of-the-box thinking. The exercise provided us with an opportunity to discuss our shared vision for the maritime energy transition.

“We feel it is very positive to have regular one-to-one contact with the next generation of engineers. These students and graduates represent the future of our industry. As recent graduates ourselves, we are very keen to showcase the potential for a rewarding career at Jumbo – a company offering independence, fun, opportunities for development and the chance to make a real difference to a sustainable future.”

Following the event, a representative of TU Delft said, “At a recent DOT event, I had the pleasure of tackling a real-world engineering challenge alongside other enthusiastic students. The opportunity to freely develop concepts and gain insights from company representatives was invaluable. Witnessing how Jumbo approaches current problems offered a realistic insight into the industry. Overall, the event was not only enjoyable but very educational as well and enhanced my appreciation for the complexities the engineers at Jumbo face.”

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A major new, sustainable warehousing development, known as the ‘Rhenus Campus’, was officially opened in a launch ceremony on Thursday 18th April, by third-party logistics (3PL) provider Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK.

The campus reaches high levels of sustainability by being certified “BREEAM Outstanding” and is setting new standards for environmental protection, helping Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK to put sustainability at the forefront of its operations.

Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK, which won the 2023 UKWA Award for Excellence in Sustainability, and Baytree are committed to bringing forward pioneering environmental and social advancements associated with logistics buildings, and to be creating new benchmarks in the sector.

The ‘Rhenus Campus’ is home to two warehouses, measuring a total of one million square feet across 64 acres. The first warehouse is 210,000 square feet, whereas the second warehouse totals 771,000 square feet.

Significant reductions in whole life carbon are being achieved, such as the CLT timber floors being 64 per cent lower embodied carbon than a standard floor. Three air source heat pumps, enough to heat and ventilate the campus’ offices and provide frost protection for the warehouses, and 80 electric car charging points have been installed.

Renewable energy is being generated on-site via 2,288 415-watt solar panels, which give a total system size of over 949 kWp (kilowatt peak). The system will feed an estimated 870,000 kWh per annum into the campus – the equivalent power consumption of approximately 250 homes for a year. During the launch ceremony, the solar panels were switched on by UKWA Member Benefits Manager, Tracey Starkey.

Ronny Sassen, CEO of Rhenus Warehousing Solutions, said: “The ‘Rhenus Campus’ is one of the best examples of sustainable warehousing, and forms an important part of our global commitment to positively impacting the environment. Energy efficiency is being improved throughout and biodiversity initiatives are being implemented wherever possible.”

The site features extensive green spaces, homes for local wildlife, and between 700 and 900 native trees. Employees can utilise on-site allotments, sports pitches, a walking/cycling trail and outdoor gym.

Rhenus is also running a Community Outreach Programme, in which it has partnered with Nuneaton Borough Ladies and Girls FC, Attleborough Sports JFC, the Nuneaton branch of the British Gurkha Veterans Association and Dare2Dream Foundation, allowing them to use the company’s facilities.

Mike Gamble, Managing Director at Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK, said: “This is a hugely significant milestone for us. A lot of work has gone into making the ‘Rhenus Campus’ reach such impressive sustainability goals, and we are proud to have officially opened the development with our customers, partners and stakeholders. We are looking forward to providing our customers with innovative solutions from this environmentally-friendly, state-of-the-art facility.”

Amit Babbar, UK Development Director at Baytree, said: “We are proud to have delivered the ‘Rhenus Campus’ project at Baytree, Nuneaton. The project incorporates numerous industry firsts on a development of this scale, notable among which is the office building that comprises of offices on three floors and an atrium at lower ground level for Unit 2, whose structure is made entirely from timber.”

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Mammoet has supported ESTA to establish new stability guidelines for Self-Propelled Modular Trailers (SPMTs) when transporting large and heavy loads.

Leading the project at Mammoet is Ludo Mous, Director of Operations for Europe. With over 30 years of industry experience, Mous has seen the market change and is passionate about enhancing SPMT training and safety.

Mous said: “In the past there were rules of thumb which, for the time, were practical and acceptable to use. However, these days, with transport becoming more complex and reaching greater limits, the calculations for stability must be correct. By creating awareness of these guidelines, we hope to prevent operations being performed with dangerous and critical transports.”

Mammoet was part of ESTA’s first SPMT working group, established in 2016, which created its original Best Practice Guide for SPMT operation. A second, larger workgroup was later formed to review the existing guide and expand on it.

In October 2023, ESTA published new trailer stability guidelines, which will be referenced in the first upcoming revision of the DNV ST-N001 Maritime Operations Standard, published by assurance and risk management experts DNV.

“The core principle of the guidelines is a calculated approach,” explains Mous. “Past guidance was based on a measured stability method. This new method is calculating stability taking into account dynamic factors like braking, acceleration, wind, road camber, and so on.”

To establish the guidelines, testing was carried out by Mammoet on SPMTs at its quayside yard in Schiedam, the Netherlands. It covered aspects such as acceleration, breaking, tilting and emergency stops.

Currently, the group is reviewing a learning outcome that will be used to establish the minimum training requirements for an SPMT operator, further enhancing user knowledge and safety.

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Briggs Equipment is here to keep your business moving with first class service and support.

By being at the forefront of innovation, they can deliver a tailored solution that meets your requirements.

By working closely alongside our manufacturing partners, Briggs Equipment are able to deliver appropriate and innovative solutions.

This includes Hyster, who are an industry leader on the topic of sustainability and continue to push the boundaries when it comes to the research and development of new environmentally friendly solutions and technology. This includes the investment in battery powered trucks.

Businesses spend a lot of money to stand out. Presentation is all important and the attention to detail in maintaining a brand s reputation commands significant investment. However, standing out for all the wrong reasons is something that also comes at a cost.

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Project Logistics Alliance is happy to share that Alexander Global Logistics (AGL), a founding member of the network representing Germany, has successfully completed a shipment from Brazil to Germany.

The shipment is part of a project executed in Brazil by the AGL team in collaboration with Grupo V. Santos, a member of the Project Logistics Alliance representing Brazil, and Bohnet GmbH, the Heavy Haulage Partner of the network based in Germany.

Grupo V. Santos took the lead in Brazil, orchestrating the logistical journey and ensuring a seamless transition from FCA terms in Brazil to DAP terms in Germany. Skillfully managing the complexities of logistics, Grupo V. Santos handled pre-carriage transport in Brazil, coordinated port operations alongside the AGL team, and arranged RORO shipping to Antwerp. Once in Antwerp, the AGL team facilitated a smooth customs process, followed by loading the cargo onto Bohnet’s trucks. Meticulous planning by the AGL team ensured precise, just-in-time pickup in Antwerp, successfully avoiding storage fees and facilitating seamless on-carriage transport to the end customer.

Throughout this challenging process, the expertise and commitment of both AGL and Grupo V Santos played a crucial role in providing reliable services. The project involved handling heavy pieces weighing up to 65 tons and utilizing vehicles measuring up to 35 meters in length for on-carriage transport.

This cross-continental project ignites curiosity about the future logistical challenges that AGL, Grupo V Santos, and Bohnet GmbH will conquer together. With their teams tirelessly working to expand their reach across the globe, the possibilities for all involved seem boundless.

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Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), Centre of Excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions, and MRO Japan (MJP), a leading player in Japan’s aerospace maintenance repair & overhaul market, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions.

Under the MOU, MJP will act as a subcontractor for EFW in P2F conversions and provide third party conversion services for the latter’s Airbus A320P2F/A321P2F programmes. With this collaboration, MJP will become Japan’s first conversion site for the new-generation Airbus narrowbody P2F aircraft.

Takashi Takahashi, CEO, MJP, said, “We are very excited about the P2F collaboration and are committed to achieving success together with EFW. We look forward to establishing a long-term strategic cooperation between the two companies for Airbus P2F conversions.”

Japan’s freighter and logistics market size is estimated by industry researchers to expand at a CAGR of 4.2% between 2024-2029, with air freight being the fastest growing market by mode of transport[1]. Compared to road freight, air freight using P2F aircraft provides a more efficient and environmental friendly way of transporting goods. The success of Airbus P2F aircraft which are now flying reliably and efficiently for operators including Yamato Holdings, one of Japan’s largest delivery service companies, reflects an increasing demand for freighters in Japan.

“We look forward to welcoming MJP into our global family of P2F conversion sites. The success of the A321P2F aircraft for our customer FUYO and end customer Yamato Holdings, shows how the narrowbody Airbus P2F platform is a perfect fit for the cargo transportation needs in Japan and the region,” said Jordi Boto, CEO of EFW. “Partnerships with experienced and well-backed solution providers such as MJP will provide the necessary strategic support as we expand our conversion capacity to capture opportunities in the growing Japanese air cargo market.”

EFW’s Airbus A320P2F/A321P2F programmes are developed in collaboration with ST Engineering and Airbus, with EFW holding the Supplemental Type Certificate and leading in the overall programme as well as marketing & sales efforts. To meet the demand for Airbus converted freighters, ST Engineering and EFW set up a network of facilities across Asia Pacific, Europe and the U.S. to carry out conversions for their Airbus P2F programmes, which comprise the A330P2F, A320P2F and A321P2F platforms.

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