Simon West

Cardiff

Senior Writer at Breakbulk

Articles

De Bock Ship Management Inks Deal for Two New Vessels

1 week ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestDe Bock Ship Management has taken over the management of two vessels belonging to Cebo Marine, bringing its total managed fleet to 17 ships. Contracts for the Lelie C and Rhoon C were signed in early February, with ship management officially commencing on 10 February. The first vessel entered dry dock shortly after for its 25-year special survey, with the second vessel scheduled to follow.
10 Best Jason Statham Movies to Watch After A Working Man

1 week ago | cbr.com | David Leitch |Guy Ritchie |Simon West |Boaz Yakin

Since the 2000s, Jason Statham has earned a name for himself as one of the most treasured and successful action stars of his generation, with David Ayer's A Working Man being the latest example. Focusing on the British star in the role of Levon Cade as he sets out to rescue a kidnapped girl, the film is a great representation of the "Jason Statham formula" of action film.
Barnhart Boosts Footprint in American Southwest

2 weeks ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestBarnhart Crane & Rigging has acquired the assets and operations of two Crane Service branches in El Paso, Texas and Albuquerque, New Mexico, expanding the heavy-lift firm’s footprint in the U.S. Southwest. The assets were purchased from Crane Service’s Denver-based parent company, ML Holdings. Around 45 employees will transition to Barnhart as part of the deal, which covers crane services, industrial machine moving, transportation and rigging capabilities.
ITM Power, Deutsche Bahn Sign Green Hydrogen Pact

3 weeks ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestITM Power has inked an agreement with Deutsche Bahn to advance sustainable transport and infrastructure, with a focus on green hydrogen solutions. The alliance aims to support DB’s climate-neutral strategy by 2040, a goal that includes converting its fleet of trains, buses, and trucks to low- and zero-emission vehicles powered by renewable energy sources, and developing the infrastructure for green energy operations.
Port of Liverpool Sets Steel Import Record

3 weeks ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestThe Port of Liverpool last year handled a record 702,000 tonnes of bulk steel, beating a previous high by more than 50,000 tonnes as the UK facility welcomed a spike in imports from South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Türkiye and Europe.
Eemshaven Receives First Monopiles for Nordseecluster A

3 weeks ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestBuss Terminal Eemshaven in the Netherlands has handled the first eight monopile foundations for RWE’s Nordseecluster A offshore wind farm project in the German North Sea. Each foundation measures 85 meters in length and weighs 1,500 tons – equivalent to the weight of about 1,000 small cars, said Buss Terminal Eemshaven. The units were produced and delivered by Dajin Heavy Industry.
Eemshaven Receives First Monopiles for Nordseecluster A

3 weeks ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestBuss Terminal Eemshaven in the Netherlands has handled the first eight monopile foundations for RWE’s Nordseecluster A offshore wind farm project in the German North Sea. Each foundation measures 85 meters in length and weighs 1,500 tons – equivalent to the weight of about 1,000 small cars, said Buss Terminal Eemshaven. The units were produced and delivered by Dajin Heavy Industry.
LASO Completes Complex Move in Portugal

4 weeks ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestHeavy-lift operator LASO Transportes has successfully completed the delivery of a large industrial tank to Estarreja, northern Portugal. The operation to transport the seven-meter-wide, five-meter-high component required extensive planning over the course of a year involving technical studies, coordination with local authorities and route adjustments to ensure safety.
deugro Delivers for Texas Petchem Project (video)

1 month ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon Westdeugro has pulled out all the stops to deliver more than 85,000 cubic meters of oversized and heavy-lift equipment for a large-scale petrochemical project in Texas. The cargo, which included nearly 530 twenty-foot equivalent (TEUs) and over 50 tons of airfreight, was shipped from more than 20 global ports and airports to Port Arthur before final delivery to the project site by barge and truck.
UAFL Launches New Base in Mumbai

1 month ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestUnited Africa Feeder Line has opened a new office in Mumbai, part of the shipping company’s strategy to strengthen trade links between India and East Africa. The base was launched in January 2025 following the opening of the carrier’s new Zanzibar office four months earlier, in September 2024. UAFL, founded in 2000, specializes in shipping goods to and from the Indian Ocean region, with a focus on East and Southern Africa.

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