Project Cargo Journal

Projects Philippines-based end-to-end logistics and cargo transportation provider Royal Cargo has delivered a 75-tonne gas turbine rotor from Batangas, the Philippines to Hyogo, Japan. Heading to Japan for repair, the …

smarter shipping As environmental mandates tighten, AAL Shipping said it is moving to decouple fleet growth from emissions output, signalling a shift in heavy lift shipping where sustainability is now …

US-based aerospace firm Radia has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the Italian government to formalise a partnership aimed at bringing its colossal WindRunner cargo plane closer to reality. …

Insights The green shoots of market stabilisation are breaking up months of geopolitical disruption, but this could also bring a difficult phase of commercial pressure for freight forwarders. While the …

Ports and Terminals Broekman Logistics has boosted its capabilities in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with the addition of a 308-tonne capacity Liebherr LHM 800. Based at Broekman’s heavy lift centre in …

Appointments Brian Ejsing has expanded his portfolio at the logistics major DSV, adding the role of road ceo to his position as the group’s chief operating officer. He is taking …

Business Enstructure, the North American terminal and logistics company, will acquire the marine terminal operations of Logistec from private equity firm Blue Wolf Capital Partners. The acquisition, according to Enstructure, …

Ports and Terminals The Baltic Sea is emerging as a key test case for Europe’s offshore wind build-out, where delivery is increasingly defined less by ambition than by execution capacity …

French heavy lift airship developer Flying Whales has been selected for the 2026 French Tech Next40 programme, which supports some of the country’s most promising technology companies as they scale …

Business Finnish carrier ESL Shipping is to integrate its Swedish unit, AtoB@C Shipping, into the ESL Shipping brand, streamlining its service offering and strengthening its market position. The company has …

Transformers have been a staple cargo for the North American heavy-duty railfreight sector. The European Parliament has rubber-stamped the tariff provisions of last summer’s EU-US trade agreement, a move that …

Business Bertling Group has acquired German logistics company Pfaff International, strengthening its European footprint and adding offices in southern and northern Germany as well as Rauma, Finland, to its network. …

GPLN's members gathered in Rotterdam for the network's 21st AGM. The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) held its 21st annual general meeting (AGM) from June 12-14 at the Hilton Rotterdam …

Projects Austrian heavy logistics specialist Felbermayr transported three 52-tonne emergency power generators for a data centre project in Austria. The units, which were manufactured in the UK, were initially transported …

A collision involving the wind turbine installation vessel Brave Tern at the port of Esbjerg was most likely caused by navigational errors combined with adverse wind and current conditions, the …

Ports and terminals Following an investment of upwards of EUR25 million (USD28.92 million), berth 10 at Germany’s Mukran port will be expanded into a terminal dedicated to heavy-duty and project …

Business Former Dutch diplomat and economist Ron Keller delivered a sobering reality check at the launch of Breakbulk Europe 2026, declaring that the era of unfettered globalisation is over. The …

Sponsored content Sarens installs two HRSG boilers for Siemens Energy project in Frankfurt. Sarens contributed to a significant project aiming at enhancing energy efficiency in Frankfurt, Germany. This project involved …

Appointments Julia Prescot has been on the port of Tyne's board since 2019. The UK’s port of Tyne has appointed Julia Prescot as chair, effective July 1, 2026. She will …

Rethinking Offshore insurance A major push to standardise insurance for the offshore wind sector takes a step forward this summer, as Nordic insurers launch a formal review of a new …

Appointments UK-headquartered transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Allelys has appointed Richard Cross as its senior commercial manager. Cross joins Allelys from Sarens, where he served as business development manager, …

Defending transport workers Europe’s main transport union federation is warning that a new EU military logistics plan is being used to introduce “backdoor changes” that permanently threaten civilian safety rules …

Shipping SAL is further bolstering its capabilities with the long-term charter of three Octopus 12.6-class newbuildings, slated to join the company’s fleet of heavy lift vessels in 2028. Designed by …

Offshore wind TGP coordinated the transport of wind turbines from China to Vietnam. According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), offshore wind is entering a decisive build-out phase in …

Appointments Florian Pinz will join DSV to lead its project logistics activities across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective June 14, 2026. Pinz joins the freight forwarding giant from Blue Water …

Shipping A digital rendering of one of Varamar's 5,200 dwt multipurpose vessels. Varamar, an Antwerp-headquartered carrier of breakbulk, dry bulk and oversized cargo, is investing in its first owned fleet …

Shipping Germany-headquartered Eckship has launched a newbuilding programme, with up to six 15,200 dwt heavy lift vessels slated to join the fleet from Q2 2028 onwards. The vessels, with the …

Business Houston-headquartered UTC Overseas has formed a global battery energy storage systems (BESS) group to support the rapidly expanding market worldwide. The team will be led by Jani Pekka Tarpio, …

Business One of the panel sessions from last year's edition of the Project Cargo Summit. The early bird registration for Project Cargo Summit 2026 is now open. Set to take …

Offshore The monopiles being handled at the port of Leith, UK. Offshore marine contractor Jan De Nul has installed all 54 monopiles at Inch Cape offshore wind farm in the …

Insight The 953-tonne base-mat module for Unit 1 of Darlington New Nuclear’s SMR project was installed in April. Heavy lift and transport engineering firm Sarens has joined the Canadian Nuclear …

Shipping Sweden-headquartered AtoB@C Shipping has taken delivery of Megamar, the eleventh vessel in its series of Green Coaster newbuilds. Built at Chowgule & Company in India, Megamar is part of …

Shipping Universal Africa Lines (UAL) and Vertom plan to enter “a strategic combination” to actively explore opportunities to collaborate across their networks, services and customer base. The proposed collaboration will …

Appointments Eric Gerbi has been named as executive vice president of Geodis’ global freight forwarding unit, and has been added to the group’s executive board, chaired by the group’s ceo …

Shipping Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index dipped slightly in June 2026, with the average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt F-type heavy lift vessel falling to USD12,682 …

Projects North American project freight forwarder Ambercor Shipping Canada has handled and moved a 62,142-kg (62.1-tonne) crated gearbox from Ontario to British Columbia. The gearbox measured 4.88 m x 4.06 …

Ports and terminals Ahead of the terminal’s full operational launch later this year, AD Ports has commenced trial operations at Noatum Ports – Safaga terminal in Egypt. Ministers from the …

Projects Mammoet was selected to advise on the best and safest method to remove the 2,300-tonne central span of the US 181 Harbour Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas and provided …

Projects COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has executed the float-over installation of the 25,000-tonne offshore converter platform for the Qingzhou V & VII offshore wind project, near Yangjiang, China. Featuring a …

Appointments North American marine terminal and logistics specialist Logistec has appointed Marcus Christensen as general manager of operations – South, and Kris Reed as general manager of its terminal in …

The record seizure of more than 30 tonnes of cocaine aboard the general cargo vessel Arconian has intensified concerns that organised crime groups are increasingly turning to general cargo ships …

Energy tech major Hitachi Energy took to the air to move mission-critical transformers from Europe to the USA as part of a hyperscale data centre project. Data centres are part …

Insights The multipurpose and heavy lift sector is no stranger to disruption. Yet despite a growing list of geopolitical, economic and operational pressures, carriers have benefited from building greater resilience …

Shipping SAL has taken delivery of its third Orca-class vessel, Patricia. The vessel will soon embark on its maiden voyage transporting wind energy equipment from Asia to Europe. Unlike her …

The economics of heavy transport Europe’s abnormal transport sector is to undergo its first independent, academically supported economic impact study in more than a decade, as industry body ESTA seeks …

Shipping Ro-ro carrier Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of Ocean Express and Ocean Navigator – two newbuild PCTCs in the company’s Ocean-class fleet. Built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) …

Projects USA-based Oxbo Mega Transport Solutions completed the transfer of a large vessel from its factory to a floating dry dock on the Columbia River, overcoming huge environmental and site …

Equipment Mumbai-headquartered project logistics and freight forwarding specialist, Total Movements, has expanded its overland transport capabilities. The company invested in a major fleet expansion to stay on top of the …

Overland Five EU member countries could face legal action over their implementation of rules governing the use of hired goods vehicles – legislation designed to give transport operators greater flexibility …