Breakbulk News

Image:DOF Group Norway-based offshore services provider DOF Group ASA has confirmed the sale of two of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels, the Skandi Tender and Skandi Trader, through …

Image:Marc Nolte In an recent interview with the Havenkrant, Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, shares his vision for Europe’s largest seaport amidst turbulent geopolitical and industrial …

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has initiated procurement for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, issuing a request for qualifications to identify construction partners for one of Canada’s most ambitious …

Large-scale construction has officially kicked off on the Latvian section of the Rail Baltica main line, with the launch of works in the southern corridor from Misa to the Lithuanian …

Sarens has completed the complex transport of 216 wind turbine components for the Witberg Wind Farm project in South Africa’s Western Cape, supporting Kuehne+Nagel in delivering a key milestone for …

Image: USDOT – Map of United States Marine Highway Routes The U.S. Department of Transportation has expanded the United States Marine Highway Program by adding 848 miles of navigable inland …

As the UK’s Net Zero Week draws to a close, Osprey Group is underscoring its approach to low-carbon infrastructure delivery, pointing to smarter logistics and modular construction as keys to …

Ørsted has secured around TWD 90 billion (approx. DKK 20 billion) in project financing for its 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm, partnering with 25 banks and five …

Canadian aerospace company Volatus Aerospace has secured the first production delivery slot for the Natilus N3.8T, a remotely piloted cargo aircraft designed to reduce air freight costs and emissions. The …

A new 55,000-square-metre logistics facility has opened its doors in Singapore’s Tampines LogisPark, as global transport and logistics provider DSV sharpens its focus on Southeast Asia’s booming semiconductor sector. The …

For over two decades, CEVA Logistics has played a pivotal role in supporting Suzuki’s distribution operations across Italy, evolving from a logistics provider into a strategic partner integrated into Suzuki’s …

Two milestones mark a pivotal moment for British Columbia’s push toward greener maritime transport. On July 8, Dutch shipbuilder Damen laid the keel for Island Class #10, symbolizing the official …

UK retail giant Tesco has confirmed a major multi-million pound investment in a new high-tech distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, with operations expected to begin in 2029. The …

Image:NDI Group The Port of Gdynia has wrapped up a 22-month reconstruction of its Indian Quay, enhancing its infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels and intensify grain handling operations across the …

Before sunrise on a quiet Rotterdam morning, work began at 05:00 on the removal of the old illuminated signs from the Euromast, marking the first step in a high-altitude maintenance …

Heavy lifting and engineering giant Mammoet is tackling a challenging bridge launch in Spain that could significantly improve access to the Port of Ferrol and surrounding infrastructure. The company is …

Nethderlands, North Sea Port has officially awarded the former Bulk Terminal Zeeland (BTZ) site in Vlissingen to Bow Terminal, marking a key step in expanding offshore wind and bulk handling …

The European Union has unveiled its 2040 climate target, setting a bold course toward a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 1990 levels. The move positions the …

A new Brussels-based think tank, SupergridEurope, officially launched today with a mission to drive the planning and delivery of a pan-European electricity Supergrid — an integrated system meant to deliver …

Employees at Maersk’s Copenhagen headquarters were given a unique opportunity this week to climb into the cab of a fully electric, heavy-duty truck. The vehicle in question? The eActros 600 …

ISTANBUL, Türkiye – July 2025 – When a 17,300-tonne floating drydock needed to get from the shipyard in Yalova to San Diego, Kuehne+Nagel with Dutch heavy marine transport giant Boskalis …

In a bold move towards decarbonizing heavy logistics, AV Dawson Transport has kicked off a high-profile trial of a fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) at its Port of Middlesbrough …

Image: Port of Cork Ringaskiddy East is preparing to host Ireland’s first dedicated offshore energy quay as Port of Cork gears up for a strategic leap into renewable infrastructure. The …

In a move that reflects the growing demands of energy infrastructure and electrification, Konecranes has secured a contract to deliver 39 industrial cranes to Hitachi Energy’s new transformer manufacturing site …

In 2024, global shipping lines lost an estimated 576 containers at sea—more than double the previous year’s number—largely due to rerouted vessel traffic away from the conflict-ridden Red Sea and …

By Peter Bouwhuis Let me get straight to the point. Ports are no longer what they used to be. I’ve been in this business long enough to see the change—and …

Project freight forwarder deugro has successfully executed another key shipment for INEOS Project One, moving vital components from the UAE and Oman to Belgium’s Port of Antwerp this June. The …

Image: hsm offshore At its Schiedam yard, HSM Offshore Energy has successfully loaded out the jacket foundation for the THOR offshore high-voltage substation, marking a critical milestone in Denmark’s largest …

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) took meaningful steps toward decarbonization and maritime safety modernization during the 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110), held from June 18 to …

Image: Jan de Nul Two massive export cables, each stretching 14 miles, were hauled ashore earlier today along Denmark’s Jutland coast, marking a key milestone in the construction of what …

Norwegian shipping company Amon Maritime has secured a NOK 253 million investment grant from Enova to build two ammonia-powered newbuilds, positioning itself at the forefront of zero-emission deep-sea shipping. The …

Images: mammoet Heavy transport specialist Mammoet has completed a logistically demanding operation in Brest, France, successfully moving four 230-ton transformers through the heart of the city. The project required an …

Vietnam’s Trung Nam Ca Na International Seaport received its first-ever wind power equipment shipment on June 25, signaling a significant development in the country’s renewable energy logistics capabilities. The ESHIP …

In a record-setting lift, Japanese heavy-lift specialist DENZAI has completed the heaviest crawler crane installation in South Korea, hoisting a 1,160.5-ton reactor using its 2,500-ton capacity LR12500 crawler crane. The …

Infrastructure giant Brookfield Asset Management is stepping into the Nordic port sector with the acquisition of a 14.1% minority stake in Associated Danish Ports (ADP), injecting DKK 700 million in …

A 63-ton rail construction machine made its way from Upper Austria to Finland last week, starting its journey with a heavy transport operation handled by logistics specialist Felbermayr. The machine …

In a strategic effort to improve international freight connectivity, Saudia Cargo has entered into a cooperation agreement with China Cargo Airlines, aiming to enhance air cargo routes across Asia, the …

Jenny Röström Wicander Sweden’s Skandiaporten project is reshaping access to Gothenburg’s container port, enabling the world’s largest container vessels to enter fully loaded—strengthening the port’s role as a critical gateway …

Ocean Installer has landed a fast-track EPCI contract from Vår Energi ASA to deliver the next phase of subsea development at the Balder field, tying back to the recently operational …

In a global first, Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from …

The sixth Super B-class vessel in the fleet of AAL Shipping was officially named and delivered this week at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard, marking another step in the carrier’s …

Images by: Peter Barclay Thick smoke blanketed Hull’s city centre on Friday after a fire broke out aboard the dry bulk cargo ship Altay docked at Albert Dock, triggering road …

Greek dry bulk carrier owner and operator Diana Shipping Inc. has inked a new time charter agreement with Cargill Ocean Transportation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. for the Ultramax vessel m/v DSI …

In a first for a Japanese electric power company, coal carrier HOKULINK, operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), has embarked on a technical trial voyage using B30 biofuel, marking …

The ninth and final vessel in the Knutsen Group’s LNG carrier series for Shell, Zoe Knutsen, was officially named during a ceremony held on June 25, closing out a project …

Three oceangoing tugs from Boskalis—the BOKA Sweeper, BOKA Keeper, and BOKA Defender—have completed the transoceanic tow of the 370-meter-long FPSO Bacalhau from Singapore to Brazil, marking a rare long-haul operation …

Indonesia’s energy infrastructure got a boost this week as logistics firm PT Total Movements completed the delivery of critical equipment to a power plant project site, navigating a tight logistics …

Saudi Arabia’s top terminal operator, Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), has signed long-term agreements to run four additional terminals along the Red Sea coast, adding serious depth to the Kingdom’s …

A new logistics park rising beside the Port of Gothenburg aims to do more than just store and move cargo — it’s being purpose-built to support the coming wave of …

Progress at the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan continues to accelerate, with several major construction milestones checked off this week, according to Ørsted. …