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Shodesh Shipping & Logistic Company, our members in Bangladesh, completed one of their biggest breakbulk consignments yet with the cooperation of their sister companies: Shodesh Shipping Line (Shipping Agent), Rusani Enterprise (Custom Broker) and Shodesh Carrier (Transport Company).

The consignment arrived at Chittagong Seaport aboard the vessel MV DIANA, carrying 106 containers which weighed a total of 3,334 tons and included 13,053 packages.

This bulk cargo is intended for the construction of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant. The cargo belongs to the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, the executor and three other official subcontractors of the RNPP.

Out of the 106 containers, 50 were Carrier Owned Containers (COC) and 56 were Supplier Owned Containers (SOC). A mass of 350 vehicles were used to deliver the cargo to the job site.

Shodesh Shipping covered an array of services for this large consignment, including:Vessel declaration; Port clearance; Permissions; Arranging import permission & tax exemption; Customs clearance; Port loading; Transportation & warehousing; Unloading.

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With their innovative vehicles, TII subsidiaries enable transport fleets to comfortably handle the most demanding tasks in an economically efficient manner.

This is facilitated by expertise acquired over decades and a pronounced understanding of customer requirements. In addition, transport solutions from TII contribute to greater sustainability. Realisation of the plant and supply infrastructure required for the energy transition is not possible without special transport. This was confirmed by the renowned sustainability expert Professor F. J. Raderma-cher at the TII stand.

The goal of achieving climate neutrality by the middle of the 21st century is necessary in order to limit global warm-ing. A key success factor for this is the implementation of a successful energy transition. In order for the switch to renewable energies and decarbonisation to succeed, special transports for the construction of facilities, power sta-tions and supply infrastructure are essential. A detailed explanation was given by the economist and sustainability researcher Professor Franz-Josef Radermacher during his presentation at the TII booth on 26 October. With their innovative, economically efficient special vehicles, the subsidiaries of the Heilbronn-based TII Group are fully support-ing the energy transition process.

Transport and manoeuvring solutions from TII offer virtually unlimited application possibilities. At bauma 2022, TII brands, TII SCHEUERLE and TII KAMAG have expanded their range of transport solutions and value-added services for the construction and energy industries in line with key customer needs – in particular, to further optimise transport efficiency, operating costs, ease of use and transport safety.
The new K25 L – the specialist for loads with high centres of gravity

TII SCHEUERLE has developed the K25 L especially for the wind industry. Importantly, the modular platform trailers are also suitable for all other applications which have been designed to handle loads that generate high point loads and simultaneously have a high load centre of gravity. This is where the K25 L – the L (low) refers to the particularly low platform height – scores heavily through its high degree of flexibility, overall vehicle stability as well as driving stability.

Accommodating payloads of up to 140 tonnes, the WT70 can be considered the premium class for the transportation of tower segments. Here, the payload and length of the transport are in an ideal ratio, as the axle lines of the leading and trailing unit combination can be put together according to payload requirements. The WT70 also transports wind tower segments for the most powerful wind turbines safely and economically on the roads. Furthermore, the system offers all vehicle fleets a high level of investment security due to the high payload reserves.

The new EuroCompact U7, for use in the payload class from 60 to 120 tonnes, is the economical solution for transport-ing construction machinery, rock crushers, transformers and other heavy equipment. Where others use modular vehicle concepts, TII SCHEUERLE is able to offer a significantly more compact, more manoeuvrable and more eco-nomical vehicle with the EuroCompact U7, which also offers advantages regarding approval procedures and empty runs. In addition, the customer can combine the new model with the add-on SmartAxle bogie and three different goosenecks, thus being able to optimally adapt it to suit payload requirements and fifth-wheel load. This also pays off in terms of cost-effectiveness. Also outstanding are the particularly easy operability and excellent ergonomics of the series as well as the Clever Coupling System which facilitates a noticeably easier separation of the gooseneck and SmartAxle.

The FL02 is the second representative of the EuroCompact series. The entry-level model in the EuroCompact world boasts, among other things, a payload of up to 36 tonnes as well as a particularly low deck loading height along with an optimal combination length to loading length ratio. Whether it is construction machinery, steel and concrete com-ponents, or containers – the FL02 scores with its enormously flexible operational capability and uncomplicated han-dling, and fully complies with the single-driver regulation, even with the telescope extended.

The SPMT PowerHoss is the extremely manoeuvrable all-rounder for internal logistics; for example, when it comes to manoeuvring the heaviest of components such as large excavator parts and tower crane elements on construction sites or tunnel-boring machines with millimetre precision. Another decisive advantage of the SPMT PowerHoss, in addition to its versatility, are the very low training requirements for the operator – the ‘plug-and-play’ principle ap-plies here. TII SCHEUERLE has just recently rounded off the PowerHoss range with the addition of the six-axle SPMT PowerHoss 330. An impressive 330 tonnes of payload are available here per module. If more is needed, then the individual modules can be simply and conveniently connected either mechanically or electronically and moved using vehicle combinations.

The big brother, an SPMT six-axle, was also on display in Munich. Thanks to the wide range of coupling options, SPMT modules offer theoretically unlimited payloads and are used, among other things, when road, motorway and railway bridges or steel structures are to be installed or dismantled. In the meantime, the SPMT has set numerous world records for the transport of, for example, entire oil and gas platforms and, most recently, an evaporation installation with a weight of over 17,000 tonnes. Thanks to their versatility, and because they can be transported to locations worldwide due to the container dimensions, the transport modules introduced in 1983 quickly became TII SCHEU-ERLE’s bestselling products. They will be celebrating a special anniversary next year. The SPMT, which was intro-duced by TII SCHEUERLE, will have been synonymous with this transport technology for 40 years.

TII offers the TIIGER UHD which has been specially designed for the emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America. The technology of the modular platform vehicle is based on the functionalities of the K25 series. The TIIGER UHD offers robust technology and an attractive cost–benefit ratio and can be combined with many other transport modules in the existing fleet of vehicles.

Vehicles from TII transport valuable shipments worldwide and, as a means of transport for plant logistics, keep indus-trial companies and logistics centres operational. The constant availability of the transporter is therefore a core cus-tomer requirement. Thereby, the TII telematics solution provides a valuable service here. As a result, TII service experts can provide help and support far more quickly. In connection with the global service network and the Click4Parts online shop, customers receive help in the shortest possible time and can conveniently order spare parts 24/7. Vehicle operators, on the other hand, can always keep an eye on the level of utilisation, the technical condition and operating costs of their vehicles via the telematics dashboard. The integrated approach starting with the pro-curement of the new vehicle through to the supply of existing vehicles with premium spare parts makes TII a lifelong, reliable partner for its customers.

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With the added presence, Rhenus Greater China will be able to better support local companies with integrated logistics services, across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Leading global logistics service provider Rhenus announced its first branch in Macao. The setup will complement its existing network in Greater China, including its offices in Guangdong and Hong Kong, to offer customized comprehensive supply chain solutions to companies in Macao. The new office will offer a full suite of air and ocean freight products along with ocean freight consolidation supported by regular feeder service between Hong Kong and Macao.

“The new office in Macao will boost our network across key economic zones such as Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. With the recent government plans of developing the manufacturing industry in the Macao-Zhuhai area, we witness a great potential to grow our business in the region, both in the manufacturing as well as the booming e-commerce sectors”, said Cliff Xu, CEO of Greater China at Rhenus Air & Ocean.

China’s central authorities have issued a general plan for building a Guangdong-Macao in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin. While traditionally focused on tourism and gaming, a masterplan was announced in September 2021 to develop new industries to diversify Macao’s economy. The Master Plan of the Development of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone aims to grow industries on technology research and development, high-end manufacturing, traditional Chinese medicine and more. Declaration procedures for outbound and inbound goods between Macao and the cooperation zone will also be simplified which is an incentive for companies with import-export trade to relocate to the region.

The recent move by Rhenus is a part of its strategy to strengthen its network in Greater China, particularly in the Greater Bay area. With the opening of Zhuhai office in 2021, Macau this year and potentially Zhongshan office in 2023, the company is well poised to cater to the local and international customers looking at the influx of opportunities in the region.

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A €7M processing plant for aluminium and copper containing materials will be completed next year in Heinola, Finland.

This is part of the multi-year investment program which aims to increase capacity, enhance material yield and deliver cleaner end products – recycled raw materials.

2023 will see the completion of Kuusakoski’s new Copper Centre. The new centre will be able to effectively process copper and aluminium containing cables and separate the metals before the aluminium fractions proceed to a smelter. The facility is intended to process cables, radiators, transformers, and other copper containing fractions nationwide. Until now, the company has only had similar operations in Skelleftehamn, Sweden.

”Our new copper centre is unique in Finland. With this investment, we are able to serve our customers more locally, which is not only more sustainable for the environment but also financially profitable – both for us and for our customers”, says President and CEO Mikko Kuusilehto.

The facility consists of a pre-crushing line and a separation line. In the pre-crushing line, the material is crushed and separated using magnetic separators, and a wind screen. With a wind screen, for example, paper can be removed from the transformer copper. Some of the materials are already end products after having completed the pre-crushing process.

In the separation line, the material is granulated into small particles to enable separation. For example, based on the weight of the particles, aluminium, copper, and plastic can be separated and collected from cables and radiators.

“By producing cleaner copper and aluminium fractions, we provide our customers with a higher utilisation rate of recycled material. The whole of society benefits from this. Emission savings achieved by Kuusakoski´s products, our carbon handprint, is over ten times more than the emissions caused, our carbon footprint”, reminds Mikko Kuusilehto.

With a production capacity of about 2.5 tons per hour, about 40 tons of copper can be produced per week. This corresponds to the amount of copper used in approximately 500 electric cars.

The investment under construction will be integrated into Kuusakoski´s recycling plant in Heinola. The renovation work at the property and the construction of the infrastructure began last spring. The copper centre is expected to be fully operational in March 2023.

The copper centre is part of Kuusakoski´s multi-year green investment program, the total value of which has not been published. The investments started this year amount to €25 million. In the first phase, the company is focusing on improving the competitiveness of its Heinola plant, the largest integrated recycling plant in Northern Europe.

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The BARRA SNM company has installed a new Liebherr 420 mobile crane on its terminals in the port of Dunkerque in Dock 6.

This new multi-purpose crane with a maximum hoisting capacity of 125 tonnes completes the current fleet. It allows the company to meet the needs of its customers to consolidate existing traffic and develop new activities in Break Bulk, heavy loads and small agricultural and industrial bulk.

In addition to the operational advantage that this new tool will bring, it will also improve the environmental footprint of port operations with reduced energy consumption, the possibility of operating with bio-fuels and, in the long term, of switching to all-electric systems.

The BARRA SNM teams are happy to be able to continue to offer their customers the best possible services backed by their recognized human operational skills and by latest-generation tools.

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On 21 October 2022, Bolloré Transport & Logistics Côte d’Ivoire officially opened the largest logistics base in West Africa.

Situated in the Abidjan airport area, it is designed to develop inbound and outbound air traffic.

This 9,000 m2 new logistics platform took 18 months to complete with the help of several local companies and cost a total of 3.4 billion CFA francs.

The launch of this new logistics base is the second phase of the Aérohub project, following the commissioning of a 6,000 m² tri-temperature platform in 2019. It was built and equipped to facilitate packaging of pharmaceutical products and provide value-added storage for all types of freight, including perishable goods destined for the Ivorian market or European countries.

Located near the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny airport freight zone, this logistics platform includes a bonded area and a 7,500 m² operating area. It also features a 3,500 m² warehouse with modern equipment such as a weighbridge, a dock leveller, a palletisation system and a cold room. “This new air logistics base is part of the structuring projects to which we have been committed for several years, aiming at modernising the logistics infrastructure in Côte d’Ivoire. Three years on from Aérohub, this new infrastructure will enable us to meet the growing needs of our customers and strengthen our role as a regional logistics hub,” said Joël Hounsinou, Managing Director of Bolloré Transport & Logistics Côte d’Ivoire.

This new infrastructure has been certified EDGE for its energy efficiency, sustainability and low environmental impact and integrates an intelligent air conditioning and temperature control system. It is also equipped with an automated lighting system and rainwater reservoir, allowing the watering of plants in green areas and minimizing the risk of flooding.

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Aprojects Austria has done it again.

Not that this is anything unusual for their experienced projects team. They completed another charter ship from Europe to the Far East.

Entrusted by one of their regular clients, the cargo equalling 1700 FRT consisted of wooden cases measuring 18 m long. The scope of work undertaken from collection to loading, also included Lashing and securing and dunnage

With no errors during the operation and another happy client, the cargo is on its way to the Far East. Congratulations, team Aprojects Austria.

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Huisman has been awarded a contract by Carbfix for the delivery and installation of Huisman Composite Tubulars. The pipe system will be installed in the pilot well of the Coda Terminal, a large carbon transport and storage hub in Iceland.

Huisman has developed in-house a fit-for-purpose downhole composite pipe system, specifically for well construction purposes, to provide a smooth, full flush, flow path for production and injection of fluids. By shifting from conventional steel to composite materials, Huisman Composite Tubulars tackle corrosion problems at the core and reduces scaling tendency to a minimum, providing a durable and efficient solution.

After installation and cementation of the 9 5/8” composite casing, an 8 ½” open hole section will be drilled to the target depth. This means that the bit and drill pipe will be run through the inside of the composite casing, a unique procedure made possible by the strong, fully composite pipe body.

Carbfix, based in Kópavogur, Iceland, has developed a process that turns CO2 into stone. CO2 is dissolved in seawater before it is pumped into a basaltic bedrock formation through a network of injections wells. Once in the subsurface, the injected CO2 reacts with the rock, forming stable carbonate minerals, thus providing for safe, long-term storage.

The Coda Terminal pilot well will be located near Straumsvík. At full scale, the terminal will have the capacity to inject 3 million tonnes of CO2 per year for permanent mineral storage.

David Roodenburg, CEO of Huisman: “We are grateful for this order and excited to support Carbfix in their development of this new green tech industry. This carbon storage application provides a perfect example of the beneficial capabilities of Huisman Composite Tubulars. We look forward to a successful pilot and further roll out of the Coda Terminal.”

This year, Huisman received a contribution from the National Growth Fund of the Dutch Government for further expansion of Huisman Composite Tubulars.

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Höegh Autoliners ASA (“Höegh Autoliners” or the “Company”, ticker code “HAUTO”) through its subsidiary, Höegh Autoliners Shipping AS, declared an option pursuant to a certain bareboat charterparty to purchase the vessel Höegh St. Petersburg for a purchase price of USD 29.3 million from Pioneer Leasing, a company controlled by Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CA-CIB).

The average market value of the vessel estimated by three different brokers was USD 70 million by the end of Q3. The purchase of the vessel is fully financed at attractive terms. Höegh St. Petersburg was built by Höegh at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Engineering (“Daewoo”) in 2009 with a capacity of 7,850 CEU and is one of a series of vessels Höegh built at Daewoo between 2004 and 2010. The vessel was sold to Pioneer Leasing in 2014 and chartered back to Höegh Autoliners under a bareboat lease agreement.

The ownership of the vessel will be transferred to the Company in Q4 and she will continue to serve in Höegh Autoliners deep sea network. This is the third bareboat chartered vessel the Company has declared options to purchase so far in 2022 (Höegh Beijing and Höegh Tracer are the two others). The purchase of H. St. Petersburg will reduce the long-term cash capacity cost for the vessel as well as realise additional value gains from purchase options for leased vessels.

About the purchase, Per Øivind Rosmo, CFO of Höegh Autoliners, comments: “By the purchase of Höegh St. Petersburg, Höegh Autoliners is again demonstrating its commitment to serve and build a long-term relationship with our customers based on a fleet we own and control. All our deep-sea operated vessels are owned (29 vessels) or on charters with purchase options (5 vessels). This gives us limited exposure to the currently tight and expensive Time-Charter market. Höegh St. Petersburg has done a very good job for us and our customers since we built her in 2009 and is very well suited for our established and balanced trade systems from Asia to Europe and US with a return to Asia via South Africa and Australia or the Middle East. Together with the Horizon class vessels with a capacity of 8,500 CEU and the Aurora class vessels under construction with a capacity of 9,100 CEU, the series of 7,850 CEU vessels built at Daewoo represents one of the largest and most environmentally friendly PCTC fleets. These large and fuel-efficient vessels are an important part of our ambition to continue to reduce our carbon intensity and the journey towards being carbon neutral by 2040”.

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International marine and offshore engineering consultancy ABL Group has appointed Adam Jackson as its global head of yacht services.

In his new role, Jackson will head up ABL Yachts, which is ABL Group’s global superyacht business line.

Adam Jackson joins ABL from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency where he led the large yacht team, successfully increasing the number of superyachts under the UK registry. He also headed the policy and technical development of large yacht construction and fire safety codes.

“Adam is a highly experienced technical consultant who has covered casualty investigations, condition inspections and port state compliance for the world’s premier flag states. He is well respected in the yachting and commercial shipping industry, and we look forward to having him lead our global superyacht offering” says John Walker, managing director for maritime (Americas) at ABL Group.

ABL Yachts delivers superyacht survey and consulting services to the insurance industry, yacht brokers, management companies and owners worldwide. ABL Yacht’s services include pre-purchase surveys, owner’s representation, vessel design and engineering, sea trial supervision, newbuild and refit project management, risk assessments, and marine casualty investigations.

Prior to joining the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Jackson held roles in superyacht construction and refit yards as project manager, naval architect and systems engineer. He has also been ship’s engineer on commercial vessels worldwide. Jackson is a naval architect and a licensed chief engineer (seagoing).

ABL Yachts is part of Oslo-listed ABL Group ASA.

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Curtis & Lees, PCN members from Ireland, are pleased to share news of a successful project involving the transportation of a chemical boiler for a chemical plant in Cork.

Fellow PCN Member M-Star Projects also assisted in this shipment.

The cargo made it to the village of Ringaskiddy with a deep berth in Terminal Cork, where Curtis & Lees were responsible for arranging the safe movement of the cargo from Ringaskiddy to Little Island Plant – a distance of 19 km.

Due to the large size of the unit, transport was only available at 10:30 PM and it took approximately 4.5 hours to complete. The boiler featured dimensions of 12.4 x 6.3 x 5.2 m and weighed in at a whopping 49 T.

Multiple route surveys were carried out in advance due to substantial redevelopments within Cork City, such as new roads and bypasses. This required the careful consideration of numerous hazards: traffic lights & cones, telephone wires (most of which had to be lifted by Curtis & Lees) and more.

Finally, a letter run also needed to be organised for residents to not park their cars within the allocated time-frame.

Curtis & Lees produced a video in documentation of this shipment which can be viewed on their Youtube Channel.

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PCN are pleased to introduce SMTI as new members in Tunisia.

Holding multiple certifications including ISO, OHSAS, IRT, and AEO, they also come verified by PCN members as well-versed in project logistics and local experts in Tunisia. Their offices are located at Rades Port and they also have a 14,000m2 storage area dedicated to project cargo.

General Manager, Mr. Bassem Trimeche says; “SMTI (Société Mediterranéenne de Transport International) has operated since 1990 and over the past 30+ years, we have become a reliable partner and leader in project cargo and heavy lift activities. Thanks to our teams of experts, we are able to offer a wide range of services and integrated logistics solutions in Tunisia.”

“SMTI has the customised expertise and specialised infrastructure to manage oversized projects and OOG heavy lift shipments. We have built up a unique expertise in handling exceptional cargo and we can coordinate and supervise industrial projects from conception until completion. From high power generators and construction equipment to oil drilling and delicate communication equipment, you can trust us to move cargo safely and efficiently.

We are looking forward to working with the huge number of professional members within PCN!”

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DEME Offshore has been awarded the export cable contract for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Boreas Wind Farm in a consortium with LS Cable & System.

The consortium is also selected as the preferred bidder for the remaining projects in Vattenfall’s Norfolk Zone.

The contract includes the design, engineering, procurement, manufacturing and testing of around 360 km of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) export cables and fibre optic cables, including the offshore installation and onshore jointing. For DEME, the share in the project represents a sizable contract (1).

Philip Scheers, Business Unit Director at DEME Offshore, comments: “We are delighted that Vattenfall has selected DEME and LS Cable & System for this major wind farm. Our dedicated vessels, renowned for their performance in the industry, and expert team enable us to provide a very efficient solution for such a large-scale cabling scope. We are proud to partner with Vattenfall, which shares our views for a sustainable world, and to play a role in delivering green energy to millions of UK homes. We look forward to working with our consortium partner LS Cable & System to successfully and safely deliver this project.”

Works will be executed in 2026, involving a cable installation vessel, a trailing suction hopper dredger and a fallpipe vessel from the DEME fleet.

Located 47 kilometres off the Norfolk coast in the UK, Norfolk Boreas is the first phase of Vattenfall’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone and represents an installed capacity of 1.4 GW. Once completed, the entire zone can produce clean energy for more than four million households and save about six million tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Catrin Jung, Head of Offshore Wind at Vattenfall, said: “We look forward to working closely with LS Cable & System and DEME Group to make this project a success. The Norfolk Boreas Wind Farm is an important project for Vattenfall and major step forward for delivering fossil-free living within a generation in the UK.”

HyungWon Kim, Vice President at LS Cable & System, said: “We are glad to get awarded the Norfolk Boreas project. We are even happier to contribute as a valuable partner of Vattenfall to the way towards a zero-carbon movement.”

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Rhenus is moving towards carbon-neutral on its global full-container-load (FCL) services following its earlier commitment towards less-than-container-load (LCL) products, taking further steps in its sustainability roadmap.

As a leading global logistics service provider, the Rhenus Group will neutralise the carbon emissions of all global FCL products by 2045. Taking on a customer-driven approach, Rhenus is actively searching for sustainable transportation options, from carriers to customers. The company is also working on a tool to promote overall carbon footprint visibility for its Air & Ocean shipments globally, exploring biofuel alternatives to achieve fewer emissions and seeking more partnership opportunities as part of its plans in the pipeline.

This follows the company’s earlier announcement at the end of 2021 to commit to carbon neutrality for all its LCL products by 2030. The initiative achieved positive results soon after, as Rhenus reached its first milestone in its LCL carbon-neutral journey with the pilot project launch of all shipments from its Central European Gateway, Germany, to be carbon-neutral starting this year. To follow suit, a carbon-neutral certificate has also been issued by ClimatePartner for all the export shipments completed in the first quarter of 2022.

“Rhenus is striving to spearhead the transition of the logistics sector into a more sustainable industry. The team is constantly looking into ways to contribute and set an example in developing greener and more sustainable transportation modes for ocean freight shipments. That is why we have started to focus on delivering green solutions to the intra-Asia market, one of the fastest growing trade lanes in the world, before we further scale these initiatives to other trades,” said Jan Harnisch, CEO Rhenus Air & Ocean Global. The new FCL initiative will complete the overall Rhenus Ocean Freight products strategy towards carbon neutrality and provide a more sustainable shipment mode for Rhenus customers starting from the intra-Asia trade lane.

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