Project Cargo Journal

Drewry's Opinion Global airfreight markets have entered a volatile phase in 2025, with growth fluctuating sharply month-to-month under the shadow of U.S. tariff policy changes. According to Drewry’s latest analysis, …

Felbermayr has begun a demanding modular transport and lifting project at the Ingolstadt Clinic, marking the start of several weeks of complex construction logistics. A total of 34 prefabricated room …

The heavy lift muscle behind SAIL Amsterdam Every five years, Amsterdam’s waterfront undergoes a transformation unlike any other. Hundreds of tall ships, naval vessels, and heritage craft converge on the …

Straddling oil and wind DHL Industrial Projects is steering a delicate course through today’s shifting energy landscape. Under the interim CEO Martyn Lawns, the global logistics major is doubling down …

Can Europe's roads and rivers deliver its green energy dreams? Europe is embarking on an unprecedented energy transition – a monumental effort to reshape its energy system and secure a …

WEC Lines has announced upgrades to its shortsea service network, enhancing weekly connections between Northern Europe, Portugal, Spain and the Canary Islands. The move is designed to reduce transit times, …

Ahlers Logistics is sharpening its focus on international growth and project logistics with the appointment of Dave Van den Bos as Chief Executive Officer. The Antwerp-based forwarder, present in over …

DAKO Worldwide Transport has successfully delivered oversized brewery equipment to Paraguay, supporting the expansion of a local production facility. The complex project involved moving 14 brewery tanks, each weighing up …

The use of drones to transport critical components to the very summit of North Sea offshore wind turbines is turning heads – and posing some interesting questions for the heavy …

The arrival of the heavy-lift vessel AAL Antwerp at the Port of Dover, set against the steadfast and enduring spirit of the White Cliffs, was a moment where past met …

Toepfer Transport Report The European shortsea shipping market has slumped further into the doldrums, with earnings across both small and midsize segments falling sharply year-on-year, according to Toepfer Transport’s latest …

Not just nuts & bolts: Sandvik’s ‘spare parts man’ keeps the mining world turning When you consider the sheer scale of the components involved, the global mining industry is ‘big’ …

BBC Chartering is expanding its Iberian presence with the opening of a new, wholly owned office in Madrid, effective September 1, 2025. The move underlines the carrier’s commitment to Spain …

U.S. supply chain experts are warning that the government’s latest steep tariff hike on steel and aluminium goods which cover many oversized cargoes will ultimately do more harm than good …

Swire Projects has completed the transport of 21 sets of Vestas wind towers and 45 wind blades from China to South Korea, supporting a wind farm repowering initiative. The Pacific …

Transporting a World War II-era FG1D Corsair in near-original condition required more than routine planning, with the project forwarder deugro having only the aircraft’s 1944 operator’s manual as a guide. …

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‘Invest in us or fail on energy goals’, German ports tell government Germany’s main coalition of sea ports is demanding that the government provides the support – including funding – …

Safety concerns prompt UK regulator to again demand offshore vessel operators fix unsafe gangways The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued its second warning in just over a …

Dutch heavy transport specialist Van der Vlist has taken delivery of a new 2+7 Faymonville CombiMAX semi-trailer, custom-engineered to solve the logistical challenges of transporting long and heavy railway vehicles. …

Cadeler has reported a sharp jump in earnings for the first half of 2025, with revenue more than tripling year-on-year and profit reaching record levels. The company credited its expanding …

Andhra Pradesh is set to receive a major boost to its maritime ambitions, with APM Terminals, part of A.P. Moller – Maersk, committing to invest around $1 billion in port …

From Hamburg to Kyiv With its new Hamburg office, Belgian-headquartered Ahlers is strengthening its presence in the DACH region, as Europe’s heavy industry enters a period of profound change. For …

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Höegh Autoliners posted higher revenues in the second quarter of 2025, underpinned by strong contract volumes out of Asia and Europe, even as the global high & heavy sector faces …

TGP delivers three 113-ton transformers from Brazil to Canada TGP Brazil, working in close cooperation with TGP US, has completed the heavy transport of three 113-metric-ton transformers and associated accessories …

Navigare Shipping & Logistics is accelerating its fleet renewal with a series of deliveries, charters, and newbuilds that will see its loading capacity more than double by 2027. The Danish …

Swiss transport and logistics provider AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG executed a high-stakes shipment of a main Power Generation Package and ancillary equipment from Chittagong, Bangladesh, to Houston, Texas. The project began …

U.S. tariffs: what does Trump’s latest 50% hike mean for project cargo movers? The latest round of huge U.S tariffs slapped on steel and aluminium-based products has the potential to …

Wind-assisted propulsion has long been touted as one of shipping’s best bets for cutting fuel bills and emissions. Yet, within the multipurpose and project cargo sector, space constraints and operational …

Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) to carry out the transportation and installation of 35 Siemens Gamesa 14MW turbines at the Formosa 4 Offshore Wind …

Lithuania is moving to strengthen its inland waterway transport system with the development of Jurbarkas Port on the Nemunas River. A new agreement signed between Klaipėda State Seaport Authority and …

TGP Brazil, working in close cooperation with TGP US, has completed the heavy transport of three 113-metric-ton transformers and associated accessories from Brazil to Canada. The multimodal project combined ocean …

Hauliers specialising in abnormal and oversized goods transport face the prospect of new EU tachograph rules adding more bureaucracy onto an already convoluted system. The European Commission announced that as …

Haverfordwest has a new landmark. The town’s long-awaited signature bridge was lifted into place over the weekend in a complex heavy-lift operation led by Walters, forming part of Pembrokeshire County …

A significant phase in the expansion of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been delivered by Mammoet, with the installation of six of the largest airport terminal modules ever …

US Air Force courtesy of NASA by Aubrey Gemignani The 21st century ‘space race’ isn’t just being contested at launch sites – it’s also being fought by some of the …

The English-operated heavy-lift barge Terra Marique has completed a complicated rotor exchange for the French nuclear power generation sector. The Staffordshire, England-based specialist shipping company Robert Wynn and Sons Ltd. …

This isn’t your average heavy-lift job – it’s a truly sacred assignment. As a 600-tonne church embarks on a two-day, five-kilometre journey in northern Sweden, the project cargo sector is …

Collett & Sons has successfully executed the abnormal transport of six diesel engines, each weighing 158 tonnes, from Dublin Port to Orion Business Park in North Dublin. The project, commissioned …

Offshore wind crisis in Germany The long-term stability of Germany’s offshore wind supply chain, not least the vessel operators and heavy-lift logistics, has been thrown into serious doubt following the …

conditional exemption The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has granted the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) an exemption from the publication requirements of the Controlled Carriers Act, removing the …

Rail crossing risks exposed in Australia as oversize freight transports flout the law Australian transport authorities say road freight companies have been ignoring critical safety rules on the movement of …

Project Showcase Swire Projects, the heavy lift and project cargo specialist arm of Swire Shipping, has executed a major heavy-lift shipment to support upgrades at Woodside Energy’s Pluto LNG facility …

Offshore wind crisis in Germany The long-term stability of Germany’s offshore wind supply chain, not least the vessel operators and heavy-lift logistics, has been thrown into serious doubt following the …

With exactly one month to go, anticipation is building for Project Cargo Summit 2025. On 17–18 September, carriers, ports, shippers, analysts, and logistics innovators will gather at the Hotel Carlton …

Asyad Group has wrapped up a complex breakbulk operation involving the transport of a 115-tonne liquefied natural gas (LNG) cryogenic tank from northern India to Saudi Arabia. The 28-metre-long, 5.5-metre-high …

Sarens has completed a landmark logistics operation for EnBW’s He Dreiht Offshore Wind Park, handling some of the largest wind turbine foundations ever moved in Europe. Working from BUSS Terminal …