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1 day ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestCollett & Sons has purchased 36 Goldhofer THP/SL-L modular axle lines, marking the company’s first acquisition of the German firm’s modular equipment. The investment signals a strategic expansion of Collett’s trailer fleet and is expected to strengthen the firm’s capacity for complex heavy haulage operations. The new axle lines are due to be delivered and operational by August 2025. The THP/SL-L series is known for its lightweight design and high payload capability.

2 days ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestTürkiye’s Medcem is investing £35 million (US$47.5 million) to build a low-carbon cement import terminal at the Port of Liverpool in northwest England. In partnership with the port’s operator, Peel Ports Group, the deep-water facility will be developed at the former P&O site at Gladstone Dock. Construction was slated to begin in May, with completion expected by mid-2026. The initial phase of the terminal features four silos with a combined storage capacity of 45,000 tonnes.

3 days ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestDP World is planning to spend US$2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe. The Dubai-headquartered ports operator said the investment will fund four major developments aimed at extending its end-to-end logistics capabilities and boosting capacity at strategic global hubs.

4 days ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestGebrüder Weiss is establishing a new country organization in Bangkok, Thailand, further expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia as part of a broader regional growth strategy. The transport and logistics specialist said the launch – scheduled for June 1 – strengthens its network in one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions and creates direct links to key Asia-Pacific markets.

1 week ago | breakbulk.com | Simon West

By Simon WestDAKO Transport Worldwide had to push through some punishing terrain during the recent transport of a 317-ton gas turbine and related accessories for a major replacement project in Libya. The transport operation kicked off with an ocean voyage from Hamburg to Benghazi, followed by a grueling 600-kilometer overland haul across Libya’s harsh desert to the Sarir Power Station in southeast Kufra district. Road repairs and reinforcements were made en route to secure safe passage, DAKO said.