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A 646-tonne reconstruction of the 17th-century sailing vessel Batavia was moved ashore at Lelystad, the Netherlands, using 56 Cometto SPMT axle lines, following ten months of engineering and preparation. The full-scale reconstruction of…

The Port of Helsingborg has ordered two Kalmar electric reachstackers for delivery in Q2 2027, marking the first equipment purchase under a six-year framework agreement covering up to nine zero-emission…

A 131-tonne shunt reactor reached National Grid’s Trawsfynydd Substation in North Wales following a carefully sequenced operation combining sea transport, a tidal beach landing, abnormal load movement and final skidding…

A 620-metre tunnel beneath the Bristol Channel has been completed at Hinkley Point C, with the tunnel boring machine subsequently recovered from the seabed by floating crane. The tunnel forms…

CMA CGM Group has completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, significantly expanding CEVA Logistics’ contract logistics operations across North America. The transaction adds around 34 million sq…

As wind turbine components grow larger and project schedules become tighter, deugro is expanding its European logistics network with a new dedicated handling and storage hub in Antwerp. Commissioned in…

A hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hyster ReachStacker is entering operation at Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) as part of a five-year project exploring lower-emission solutions for heavy-duty port logistics. The Hyster RSJ46-33XDH/62…

DP World is continuing a major quay crane deployment programme across London Gateway and Southampton, with several deliveries taking place during 2026. At Southampton, the first two new cranes arrived…

A new CSOV Plus under construction for Marco Polo Marine will be equipped with more than 1 MWh of EST-Floattech Octopus High Energy battery capacity, following an order placed by…

Van Oord has revealed the names of its two next-generation flexible fallpipe vessels, Vindnes and Vestnes, during WindEnergy Hamburg. Scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, the purpose-built vessels will…

A 2,200-tonne railway bridge span was moved into position in Budapest using 176 SPMT axle lines, allowing one of the city’s main road arteries to reopen after just a single…

Sarens Nass Middle East (SNME) and Greek wind installation specialist Anipsotiki have formed a strategic joint venture to target wind projects across the Middle East, securing their first contract with…

Bulk Cargo-Port Szczecin has added its first Terex TRT90 rough terrain crane, strengthening lifting capability across its multipurpose terminal operations in Poland. Supplied by Terex dealer EWPA, the 90-tonne crane…

A.P. Moller Capital has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Euroports Group, one of Europe’s largest non-containerised port infrastructure operators. The investment will be made through…

Palfinger has opened a new Sales & Service Hub in Madrid following an investment of around €20 million, strengthening its presence across Spain and Portugal. The 22,000 m² facility brings…

Modulift spreader beams and LMS load cells have been used by Safe Lifting Europe to complete a 660-tonne proof load test on the offshore wind installation vessel MPI Resolution in…

Hyster, together with Briggs Equipment UK, has delivered what it says is the UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker operating in a live port environment, at the Port of Tilbury…

Dutch manufacturer Dijvler is expanding into the sea-going vessel market with a new range of anchor and mooring winches, following the acquisition of C-Nautical’s designs, drawings, rights and certifications. The…

Italian heavy logistics specialist SIMI Trasporti has used an Enerpac SBL1100 hydraulic gantry and LH400 skidding system to install a 190-tonne refinery reactor and 95-tonne condenser at a site in…

Gordons Construction Equipment has opened its seventh depot in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, marking the company’s first dedicated construction-only location and its first base in the East of Scotland. The new depot…

Jan Kleijn will leave Mammoet on 1 February 2027 after 30 years with the company, including 15 years in senior leadership roles. Kleijn began his career with Mammoet in operations…

Kässbohrer showcased ten vehicles across general cargo, intermodal, bulk, liquid and heavy haulage applications at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, including two new product launches. Among the highlights was the…

Dellner Bubenzer has relocated and upgraded its research and development centre to the company’s production site in Kirchen, Germany, bringing testing, engineering and manufacturing activities together under one roof. The…

TII KAMAG has expanded its European sales network through a new distribution partnership with Czech manufacturer PANAV. Under the agreement, PANAV will distribute TII KAMAG’s yard logistics solutions across the Czech…
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