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Sea Horse Logistics, PCN members from Uganda, are pleased to report on a movement they recently concluded for an abnormal cargo load in Kenya.

The shipment was received at Mombasa Port to be delivered to a site in Luwero, Central Uganda – a distance of approximately 1,500 kilometres.

The cargo itself was out-of-gauge and came in two parts weighing 85 MT. Due to the abnormal weight and size, the journey from Mombasa Port to the site took 31 days!

“We are proud to have successfully handled such large cargo.”

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Huisman has announced the award of contract from Havfram Wind, an installation contractor for offshore wind turbines, for delivery of a 3,000mt+ Leg Encircling Crane for its second NG-20000X Wind Turbine Installation Vessel.

The vessel is ordered at CIMC Raffles. Huisman’s contract follows an earlier order in December 2022 for an identical crane to be installed on the first vessel.

Huisman to equip Havfram WTIVs with 3,000mt+ Leg Encircling Cranes
The full electric LEC will be outfitted with a unique 155m boom and has a lifting height of approx. 180m above deck. The design has been finetuned according to specific turbine and foundation installation requirements defined by Havfram’s experienced engineering team.

The Huisman LEC is lightweight and reliable, has high positioning accuracy and is highly energy efficient, contributing to a reduced emissions footprint during the installation of increasingly large offshore wind turbines. The crane features preparations for the next generation of tagline systems, with improved capabilities to install next generations of wind turbines in more challenging conditions. Furthermore, it has been optimised for installation of bottom fixed foundations in combination with Huisman’s portfolio of Monopile Grippers and Pre-Piling Templates.

The crane features a small tail swing, offering optimal deck space. The theme of reliability and serviceability is continued in the design of the slew bearing. Huisman’s in-house designed construction in multiple segments ensures ease of inspection and maintenance.

The crane will be produced at Huisman’s production facility in Zhangzhou, China.

Håkon Johannessen, Engineering Manager of Havfram Wind AS says: “We are pleased to have Huisman supplying cranes for our newbuild Wind Turbine Installation Vessels. Huisman’s track record and willingness to tailor their already proven Leg Encircling Crane design to fit the requirements of Havfram and the market has been key to ensuring we have the right tool for the tasks that lie ahead.”

David Roodenburg, CEO of Huisman: “We are grateful that Havfram have placed their trust in us to also equip their second innovative new build vessel with a Huisman crane. They are constructing some of the world’s most energy efficient, hybrid-powered Wind Turbine Installation Vessels. We are proud that with the two crane orders, we can contribute to boosting wind energy production as well as further improving energy efficiency to reduce Havfram’s carbon footprint.”

Features & benefits of the Huisman Leg Encircling Crane: A fully electrically driven system, resulting in high positioning accuracy, efficient energy use, reduced maintenance and high reliability; In-house developed slew bearing system, providing highly reliable and accurate positioning of the crane; A unique boom design ensuring a lightweight and stiff design, limiting motions at the crane tip; Small tail swing allowing for optimised utilisation of free deck space; Includes preparations for the next generation of tagline systems; Features the potential to be used in combination with Huisman’s portfolio of Pile Grippers and Pre-Piling Templates.

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DEME Offshore and Liftra ApS are delighted to announce that they will join forces to develop a novel offshore installation methodology for the next generation of offshore wind turbine generators.

The Liftra crane technology will be fully integrated on board DEME’s vessels on an exclusive basis.

Aalborg-based Liftra is providing the design and engineering, based on its patented LT1500 Turbine Installation Crane technology, and this is combined with DEME’s engineering, operations and installation technology.

Ideal for bottom-fixed and floating turbines
The Offshore Turbine Installation Crane offers the possibility of erecting higher and heavier turbines using existing vessels at a lower cost, while at the same time reducing the environmental footprint, and is suitable for both bottom-fixed and floating turbines.

Bart de Poorter, General ManagerDEME Offshore Renewables, comments: “DEME Offshore is excited to again bring a game-changing installation concept to the industry. Our exclusive partnership with Liftra combines the best of both worlds – DEME Offshore’s expertise and our long track record of successful wind turbine installation with Liftra’s crane technology. There are many advantages of this new joint technology, the major one being the ability to install fixed or floating turbines from a floating vessel, which naturally means there are no limitations regarding water depth. As well as this, there are no longer any lifting height issues and relative motions at high heights can be controlled. This new method also reduces the environmental footprint on the seabed at the wind farm’s location and in port.”

Per Fenger, CEO of Liftra, emphasises: ‘’This offshore partnership with DEME Offshore underlines that Liftra’s lifting and transport technology is state of the art, also in the offshore wind sector. Liftra is proud to contribute with our innovative LT1500 installation crane technology which is based on 10 years of Self-Hoisting crane product experience, and the special configuration with two cranes working in parallel, is also proven and goes back many years. Liftra very much looks forward to collaborating with DEME on this new offshore turbine installation methodology. Liftra cranes always incorporate an extremely compact design, and are well known for their efficiency and sustainable setup. Liftra is thrilled to team up with DEME, given its entrepreneurial drive and proactivity to bring state-of-the-art offshore solutions to the wind turbine industry.’’

Due to its flexibility, the system can be exclusively integrated for use on board DEME’s floating offshore heavy-lift vessels such as ‘Orion’ or ‘Green Jade’, as well as its existing jack-up vessels.

The partners will develop and integrate the technology in stages and following an extensive testing programme, the pioneering new system is expected to be operational in 2027.

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Broekman Logistics from Rotterdam and Kubota from Japan opened a new distribution centre in Weert on Friday 14 April 2023.

In the presence of the Japanese ambassador, a delegation from Kubota and Broekman Logistics performed the opening.

In the 62,000 m² state-of-the-art warehouse, Broekman Logistics facilitates storage, final assembly and also outbound logistics for Kubota Baumaschinen GmbH, part of Kubota Construction Machinery Division.

Broekman Logistics and Kubota have been working together since 2006, initially from a European Distribution Centre (EDC) in Sittard. The entire operation moved to an existing Broekman location in Born in 2008. In good cooperation with Kubota, Broekman Logistics decided in 2021 to develop the new building location in Weert.

Further efficiency has been achieved in the new warehouse in Weert. The new set-up features an optimised layout of logistics and assembly operations, shortening lead times and facilitating future growth for Kubota. In addition, the building contributes to further sustainability, to which both parties attach great importance. For instance, large buffer tanks have been placed around the building to collect rainwater. Among other things, this is used for the green surroundings and the 100-year-old trees around the property.

Rik Pek, Managing Director Broekman Logistics: “The relationship with Kubota is very important to us as a company, but also to me personally. After consecutive years of growth, it was time to further intensify our cooperation and provide Kubota with a state-of-the-art warehouse. I have been experiencing for years how well the values of our companies match. We are both very entrepreneurial, pay attention to people and value long-term relationships. We are very enthusiastic about the current cooperation with Kubota and look forward to continuing this in Weert.”

Toshitaka Matsuo, President of Kubota Baumaschinen GmbH, says: “The move to the new distribution centre in Weert is a big step forward for Kubota and symbolizes our partnership with Broekman Logistics. This expansion represents a significant investment of business activities and will not only help us further improve our current range of services, but also increase the satisfaction of dealers, distributors and ultimately, end customers. ”

With the new warehouse in Weert, Broekman is increasing its presence in Limburg. Collin Baird, General Manager Broekman Logistics Weert : “We now have branches in Weert, Venlo and Born. Limburg is a great base for us to serve our customers’ customers in the Netherlands and much of Europe. We also find many well trained professionals here.” The Limburg branches of Broekman Logistics carry out final assembly and manufacturing work for clients in the heavy machinery and specialty chemicals sectors.

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Mammoet, the leader in engineered heavy lift and transport services, has secured contracts for two large offshore wind projects in the United States, both of which begin in 2023.

Together, the two contracts cover a range of port scopes, including the load-in, load-out, handling and temporary storage of XXL monopiles, plus the pre-assembly of turbines in a US marshaling port.

Mammoet’s vast experience in offshore wind, presence in the USA, and long track record in supplying specialized equipment as well as tailor-made solutions have proven decisive to confirm these awards. With more than 30 years of experience working in the United States, these will further strengthen our experience in the US Offshore Wind Market.

“Offshore wind in the United States has been a long time coming. Our Mammoet colleagues have been executing these projects globally for some time, so this is an exciting opportunity to leverage the combination of our technical experience with our local market experience,” said Rick Bohne, Jr., Director of Sales & Marketing for Mammoet in the USA & Mexico.

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The deal has been signed with AM Green Energy Private Limited (AMGEPL), a joint venture of ArcelorMittal S.A. and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited (AM/NS India).

The wind project will form part of a 989-MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project by AMGEPL in the Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. Large-scale renewable energy investments by the power-intensive steel industry will help reduce carbon emissions and drive a cleaner future.

The total power generated from the Kurnool wind farm will be used by the AM/NS India steel plant located at Hazira, in the state of Gujarat, and will enable AM/NS India to meet 20% of its electricity needs from renewable resources while helping to reduce its carbon emissions by 1.5 million tons each year.

“This partnership with the world’s second largest steel producer opens up a huge opportunity for the wind industry in India, especially for the power-intensive steel industry which is fast-tracking its efforts to meet carbon emissions goals. We are confident in delivering this landmark project that will help give fresh renewable momentum to the state of Andhra Pradesh,” said Navin Dewaji, CEO of the Asia Pacific region for Siemens Gamesa’s onshore business.

“Large amounts of clean energy are required to accelerate to net zero goals of corporations and countries, and we are happy to have embarked on this journey emphatically in India. Our partnership with Siemens Gamesa for this benchmark model project demonstrates how establishing partnerships and collaborating across the supply chain can help us progress faster toward our decarbonization targets,” said Amit Harlalka, Vice President, ArcelorMittal and CFO, AM/NS India.

The supply of wind turbines to this project in Kurnool District will commence in the second quarter of calendar year 2023 and the turbines will be manufactured at Siemens Gamesa’s plants in India. The state of Andhra Pradesh in India, where the project is located, has significant potential for power generation through wind projects. This project is in line with Andhra Pradesh government’s Renewable Energy Export Policy 2020 for solar, wind and hybrid projects, which aims to promote the export of renewable energy outside the state.

Siemens Gamesa launched the onshore 3.X platform in 2020. With this new deal, order entry for the platform surpasses the 1.5 GW mark, underscoring its competitiveness in the Indian market. The company is also a member of the Steel Zero initiative, which has a clear commitment to sourcing increasing amounts of green steel responsibly going forward.

Siemens Gamesa has operated in India since 2009 and is currently the market leader with a 40% market share and an installed base of over 8 GW, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie. The company has a blade factory in Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), a nacelle factory in Mamandur (Chennai, Tamil Nadu), and an operations and maintenance center in Red Hills (Chennai, Tamil Nadu).

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The Project Forwarding department of Denholm Global Logistics Ltd, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for the United Kingdom, have successfully completed a demanding project, moving two Hot Metal and five Teeming Ladles from Shanghai, China to Tata Steel at Port Talbot in the United Kingdom.

In total seven Ladles with a volume of 1650 cbm and a weight of 584 tons travelled the oceans from China and got transhipped in Antwerp, re-oriented for easy access and handling at Port Talbot and shipped to Tata Steel door via Port Talbot quay.

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Danny Buurman, All-round Mechanic in the Assembly PRO vehicles of Nooteboom Trailers, works in his spare time as a volunteer at the technical service of the War Museum No Man’s Land in Gendt(NL).

Danny asked whether Nooteboom would like to help with the restoration of the historic Half-Track. A Half-Track, also known as a half-track vehicle, is an army vehicle that is equipped with caterpillar tracks at the rear and wheels at the front. After consultation with his manager and COO Raymond Belderink, Nooteboom has decided to support this project and to take care of the blasting, hot zinc spray and painting.

The Half-Track, which was used by the American army from 1938, is an important historical vehicle that was used during D-day on the route to the Netherlands, among other things. It drove in the region from 1944 to 1945 and stood in Belgium after the Netherlands and was finally shipped to Chile where it was used until 2008. The museum has brought the vehicle back to the Netherlands and it therefore has an important historical value.

Raymond Belderink, COO Nooteboom Trailers: “As a sponsor you contribute to the preservation of cultural history for the next generation and thus support the museum in their core values. We find that important at Nooteboom and we are also more socially involved in the nearby area.”

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At the 2023 “Not-A-Boring Competition” in Bastrop, Texas, at the beginning of April, the “Swissloop Tunneling” team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich won the top prize for innovative design.

Sponsored by Gebrüder Weiss, the group of more than 40 students retained their title as the team with the most innovative design in this competition hosted by The Boring Company. In advance, the global transport and logistics company ensured the on-time and secure transport of the critical drilling technology from Switzerland to the USA.

“Investment in the future of mobility and in ways to improve sustainability is critical for us and the industry. We participate in projects such as the Hyperloop, the Mars Mission, the SubOrbital Express rocket mission and work to develop alternative drives because it amplifies the values of Gebrüder Weiss and puts them into action,” said Lothar Thoma, Managing Director Air & Sea at Gebrüder Weiss.

The final stage of the competition set five of the globe’s most innovative and ambitious engineering teams against each other to be judged in four categories: (1) fastest tunnel completion, (2) innovative design, build and/or test, (3) most accurate tunnel, and (4) tunnel with tightest curve. In addition to 2nd place overall, Swissloop Tunneling won the innovation category. The concept of the Hyperloop project is to transport people and goods at high speed over longer distances through tunnels under or above the earth’s surface to their destination. The drilling robots must be as fast, compact, and as automated as possible to make tunneling financially feasible.

“Our team has been very lucky to have Gebrüder Weiss as our logistics partner for the past two competitions. Knowing that they hold similar values and believe in investing in the future of mobility adds to our team’s confidence, said Stefan Kaspar, founder and co-president of Swissloop Tunneling. “Over the past few years, we’ve all come to appreciate the critical role played by logistics companies in our world. None of this would have been possible without their support.”

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At the 2023 “Not-A-Boring Competition” in Bastrop, Texas, at the beginning of April, the “Swissloop Tunneling” team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich won the top prize for innovative design.

Sponsored by Gebrüder Weiss, the group of more than 40 students retained their title as the team with the most innovative design in this competition hosted by The Boring Company. In advance, the global transport and logistics company ensured the on-time and secure transport of the critical drilling technology from Switzerland to the USA.

“Investment in the future of mobility and in ways to improve sustainability is critical for us and the industry. We participate in projects such as the Hyperloop, the Mars Mission, the SubOrbital Express rocket mission and work to develop alternative drives because it amplifies the values of Gebrüder Weiss and puts them into action,” said Lothar Thoma, Managing Director Air & Sea at Gebrüder Weiss.

The final stage of the competition set five of the globe’s most innovative and ambitious engineering teams against each other to be judged in four categories: (1) fastest tunnel completion, (2) innovative design, build and/or test, (3) most accurate tunnel, and (4) tunnel with tightest curve. In addition to 2nd place overall, Swissloop Tunneling won the innovation category. The concept of the Hyperloop project is to transport people and goods at high speed over longer distances through tunnels under or above the earth’s surface to their destination. The drilling robots must be as fast, compact, and as automated as possible to make tunneling financially feasible.

“Our team has been very lucky to have Gebrüder Weiss as our logistics partner for the past two competitions. Knowing that they hold similar values and believe in investing in the future of mobility adds to our team’s confidence, said Stefan Kaspar, founder and co-president of Swissloop Tunneling. “Over the past few years, we’ve all come to appreciate the critical role played by logistics companies in our world. None of this would have been possible without their support.”

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Full Container Logistic Argentina SAS, a member of the Project Logistics Alliance representing Argentina, delivered a water treatment plant component from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The cargo weighed 3.9 tons and was 14.3 meters in width, 2.1 meters in both length and height was dismantled and loaded onto a special trailer due to its oversized dimensions. It was then transported over 1000 kilometers by road to its destination.

The FCL Argentina team’s top priority was safety, and to ensure the cargo’s safety during transport, they implemented lashing techniques to prevent any shifting and damage to the equipment. With the cargo being time-sensitive and needed for the water plant’s repair, FCL Argentina arranged for all shipment steps to be completed swiftly and efficiently, resulting in no delays.

The team’s experience and invaluable expertise allowed them to overcome challenging circumstances and provide consistent, high-quality service to their clients. FCL Argentina’s success in delivering the cargo reflects their dedication to providing exceptional service.

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The Central Oceans team in China and Hong Kong SAR successfully loaded two brand new supervision boats this weekend.

The team planned the delivery of the boats to alongside the mother vessel and oversaw the preparations for the custom build cradles. After all the preparations were completed, we ensured that the two boats were safely lifted onboard and secured for their voyage to Tanzania.

Once arrived in Tanzania, one of the boats will be stationed at the bustling Port of Kigom on Lake Tanganika. This lake provides vital trade connections between Tanzania, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.
The second boat will be calling the Port of Kyela on Lake Nyasa her home This thriving and growing port provides an alternative route for cargo from Dar Es Salaam bound for Malawi. It does not only facilitate cargo, but is also an important hub for passenger movement between Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique.

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W.I.S. Italy were recently awarded a contract to transport eleven oversized cases of motors from Moenchengladbach, Germany to Kazakhstan.

The larger units required transport permits, being measured at 331 cm wide and 390 cm high. From Germany, all cases had to be transported individually on low-loaders.

After loading, the trucks proceeded to the Port of Sete in France to board the ferry to Istanbul. Once there, the cases were transshipped within a customs bonded facility.

The trucks then took a route from Turkiye to Georgia, Azerbaijan (via ferry from Baku to Kazakhstan) and on to their final destination. The total transit time will be within 23-30 days.

W.I.S. are highly specialized in oversized transport; from anywhere in Europe, to CIS countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and others.

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Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches the robust, easy-to-use Universal Control Unit that will become standard for all ZEPRO tail lifts.

The new Universal Control Unit is intuitive to use with integrated information for safe and efficient lift operation. The large LED, sealed buttons highlight the function in use and can be operated while wearing gloves. It is impenetrable to water and is designed for long-life and maximum reliability. The first models to be equipped with the new Universal Control Unit are the ZEPRO slider lifts ZS/ZT Mk2. Eventually, all new ZEPRO tail lifts will be delivered with the Universal Control Unit as standard, and it can also be fitted easily to many existing models.

The installation time is quick and easy as it is equipped with modular plug & play connections. It will become standard for all ZEPRO tail lifts, minimising part variations for owners of multiple units and increasing stock availability.

“Safety and ease of use of our products is our top priority. The new Universal Control Unit gives all ZEPRO customers access to a reliable and intuitive solution to operating their tail lift more efficiently and safely,” says Martin Saint, Vice President, Sales & Product Management, Tail Lifts, Hiab.

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A star contributor to our fleet of over 1500 cranes, 3100 axle lines, and a set of Giant Cranes, the LR 12500-1.0 was launched a year ago.

Called “The Game Changer” by its original designers from the critically acclaimed Liebherr, this crane will offer our Sarens clients versatile solutions for the offshore wind sector and well beyond.

The crane is now stationed and working in Rostock, Germany executing an offshore wind project for our trusted client Van Oord.

Sarens Managing Director, Carl Sarens says, “The high lifting capacity of the LR 12500-1.0 is the outstanding feature for us. The new crane will enable us to close the gap between our crawler and ringer cranes.” He adds, “We are particularly focusing on jobs in renewables for the new 2500T crane. Handling offshore wind turbines at ports is also becoming an important business segment as the weights of components continue to rise.”

Apart from lifting large components for the offshore wind sector, the LR125000 -1.0 is perfectly suited for the petrochemical industry and port handling work. The crane is easy to transport thus reducing the rigging and transportation cost and time when deployed for global projects.

In honour of our long-time employee Hendrik Sanders, the crane will be christened “Straffen Hendrik” which, in an approximative translation of the Flemish term “straffen”, signifies in English strength, goodness, fineness, toughness, and robustness. These are only a few words that characterise the steadfastness of Hendrik, our very own crane guru, who has offered for over 30 years a devoted service to our organisation.

We are thrilled to see this crane continue its work and serve as many clients as possible to accelerate the energy transition safely and always delivering projects on time.

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