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Sarens Contributes to Expansion of Neilston Substation

The Neilston Substation, a critical facility for green energy distribution in the UK, continues to bolster the country’s renewable energy infrastructure. Situated in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, the substation plays a…

Wind Energy

Sofia Offshore Wind Farm to Power 1.2 Million UK Homes with Clean Energy

The Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, owned by RWE, is set to generate enough green energy to power 1.2 million homes in the UK once it becomes operational. With a power…

Heavy transport

Allelys Announces Major Equipment Purchase 

Allelys has announced a significant investment in new equipment to expand its fleet, reaffirming the company’s dedication to meeting rising market demand. The new purchase includes an array of girder…

Transport

Goldhofer Delivers First »STEPSTAR« Z to SECH Crane Hire in the UK

Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft has delivered the first »STEPSTAR« Z trailer to SECH Crane Hire in the UK, through its British sales representative, Specialist Trailer Hire Ltd (STH). This marks a significant…

Construction

Milton Keynes Awards Major Road Maintenance Contract to Ringway

The city of Milton Keynes, situated in Buckinghamshire, has renewed its partnership with Ringway, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction in the UK, for the maintenance and improvement of its road…

Wind Energy

Major Boost for UK Offshore Wind with New Testing Facilities

Ambitious plans to advance offshore wind technology in the UK received a significant boost today, as UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announced £85.6 million in funding for the Offshore Renewable…

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Offshore

VINCI Group Subsidiaries Forge Joint Venture for UK’s Great Grid Partnership

Omexom UK & RoI and Taylor Woodrow, both subsidiaries of VINCI Group, have joined forces to establish a new joint venture named OTW in the United Kingdom. This partnership has…

Offshore

Drydocks World Commences Work on UK Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Platforms

Drydocks World in Dubai recently hosted a steel cutting ceremony marking the commencement of the Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Platforms project. Jointly undertaken with partners Aker Solutions and Siemens Energy,…

Lifting

Hudson Lifting Expands to Portsmouth, Offers Wide Range of Equipment

UK-based Hudson Lifting, renowned for its expertise in lifting equipment, has recently inaugurated a new depot in Portsmouth, extending its services to the South Coast. Hudson Lifting Portsmouth is now…

Cranes

Europe’s Largest Quay Cranes Unveiled at DP World’s London Gateway

Europe’s largest quay cranes have been welcomed by DP World at its flagship London Gateway logistics hub, signifying a significant investment in the UK’s trading capability. Weighing over 2,000 tonnes,…

Heavy lift equipment

Hendrik Veder Group UK: Record Growth and Sustainability Focus

Hendrik Veder Group UK is set for a promising 2024 following a stellar year of growth in 2023. The steel wire and fibre rope products and services provider achieved its…

Logistics

DP World Achieves Fossil-Free Status at UK Hubs

DP World has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by making both of its UK logistics hubs fossil-free. The removal of fossil diesel from operations at London Gateway…

Freight Forwarding

AGI Expands with New Milton Keynes Office 

AGI has announced the launch of its new office in Milton Keynes, led by Jack Watson. The facility will specialize in air, road, and sea freight solutions. Conveniently located just…

Cranes

DP World’s £56 Million Investment in Cranes Marks a Decade of Success at London Gateway

DP World has recently welcomed the arrival of four automated stacking cranes (ASCs) at London Gateway, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to bolstering the UK’s supply chain infrastructure. This £56 million…

Lifting

PSG Marine & Logistics Welcomes First Grove GRT8100-1 Crane in the UK

Scottish marine services company, PSG Marine & Logistics (PSG), has become the proud recipient of the first Grove GRT8100-1 rough-terrain crane in the United Kingdom. PSG specializes in offering lifting,…

Transport

Unlocking Finance for UK Freight Decarbonization

The Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network’s end-of-project report offers solutions to the challenges of decarbonizing road, rail, and maritime freight transport in the UK. These sectors contribute to nearly…

Cranes

Liebherr LG 1750 Enhances Capacity for Onshore Wind Projects in the UK and Ireland

Global Wind Projects, an UK provider of crane and installation services for wind turbines, has collaborated with its sister company, Global Crane Services, to reinforce their shared crane fleet by…

Transport

Carousel Logistics and Varamis Rail Partner for Electric Rail Cargo Route

Carousel Logistics, a specialist in-night delivery provider, has collaborated with Varamis Rail to establish a fully electric rail cargo route connecting Birmingham and Glasgow.  After a successful trial, this electric…

Transport

UK Initiative: Hydrogen Trucks for Heavy Goods Vehicles

A consortium of automotive technology firms has announced its ambitious mission to revolutionize the design of clean hydrogen powertrains, with the goal of creating an innovative and commercially competitive 44-tonne…

Lifting

Modulift CMOD Spreader Frame Lifts Sign at London Mall

D&G Noble, a Bedford-based haulage company, recently executed a challenging lift at a London shopping center using a Modulift CMOD Spreader Frame. The project involved hoisting a cylindrical sign into…

Logistics

Geodis Opens New eLogistics Platform in UK to Support E-Retailers

Geodis, the logistics provider that launched its eLogistics platform in 2020, has opened a new 7,000 sqm facility in Coventry, UK, to support e-retailers in outsourcing their logistics operations. This…

Offshore

KENC Engineering to Deliver Upending Tool for Offshore Wind Farm Project

KENC Engineering has been chosen by an international marine contractor to create a Flange Mounted Upending Tool (FMUT), according to an announcement on March 10th. The FMUT will be designed…

Cranes

JASO Industrial Cranes to Supply Seven Overhead Cranes for the UK’s Largest Open-Die Forging Line

JASO Industrial Cranes has secured a contract with Sheffield Forgemasters to design, supply, and install seven overhead cranes for the company’s new Heavy Forge at the Brightside Lane site in…

Energy

Final Offshore Phase Begins at Hinkley Point C

Off the coast of Hinkley Point C in Somerset, two enormous jack-up vessels have arrived as offshore work reaches its final phases. The vessels, named “Neptune” and “Sea Challenger,” will…

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