Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International

Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) is part of DVV Media International Limited and is recognized as the top media source for those working in the logistics of oversized and heavy shipments. With contributions from a global team of award-winning journalists, HLPFI provides crucial updates on the transportation of these types of cargo using various transport methods.

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BHV members optimistic for 2025, calls for investment

1 day ago | heavyliftpfi.com | David Kershaw

Despite uncertain conditions, the port and logistics industry in Bremen, Germany, is looking ahead with cautious optimism, according to a recent flash survey by Bremen Port and Logistics Association (BHV). 55 companies shared their views on the present health of the market. Positively, despite opacity around revenue expectations, the vast majority of companies intend to keep their workforce stable or even increase it. Concurrently, many companies are accelerating their digital transformation.
Albany retains Green Marine certification

3 days ago | heavyliftpfi.com | David Kershaw

The USA’s port of Albany was recently recertified by Green Marine, a leading environmental programme for the maritime industry that helps participants improve environmental performance beyond regulations. Port of Albany said it was the first port in New York state to volunteer and certify in the Green Marine programme, securing certifications since 2016.
LEEA Southeast Asia council inaugurated

3 days ago | heavyliftpfi.com | David Kershaw

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Southeast Asia regional council convened for its inaugural meeting in May, with Alex Lew of Franklin Offshore appointed as chair. This is the third regional council established by LEEA, a leading representative body for the lifting industry. This council follows models established in the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
Hareket powers up with wind and steam generation projects

3 days ago | heavyliftpfi.com | David Kershaw

Turkish transport engineering and rigging specialist Hareket has been busy installing 20 wind turbines as part of an 84 MW onshore wind energy development, along with delivering boilers to a steam generation plant as part of a separate project. The company has mobilised a 600-tonne lift capacity CC2800 crawler crane, an AC200-1 mobile assist crane, plus a 160-tonne lift capacity mobile tailing crane from Liebherr, to perform the works.
Red Zed 1 grounds in Suez

5 days ago | heavyliftpfi.com | David Kershaw

On June 20, the semi-submersible heavy lift vessel Red Zed 1 experienced a sudden steering failure and grounded while transiting the Suez Canal. Source: Suez Canal Authority. The vessel veered off course near the El-Qantara West passenger ferry terminal. Admiral Ossama Rabiee, chairman and managing director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), said that emergency measures ensured the vessel made a side-on impact with the ferry dock, avoiding a more severe head-on collision.
AV Dawson Transport carries out electric truck trials

1 week ago | heavyliftpfi.com | Joshua Allen

Middlesbrough-based haulage company AV Dawson Transport, part of AV Dawson Group, has undertaken a pilot of a fully electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV) as part of its net zero efforts. The pilot, which was completed in partnership with e-fleet solutions provider VEV, saw a 42-tonne, fully electric HGV complete over 1,800 miles (2,896.8 km) over 42 journeys, which resulted in a reduction in emissions of 2.3 tonnes from a single vehicle in 10 days.
BIMCO drafts clause to support biofuel use

1 week ago | heavyliftpfi.com | David Kershaw

BIMCO has launched a new subcommittee to develop a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties. The association said the clause would be a proactive step toward addressing the legal and operational challenges posed by the growing use of biofuels in shipping. With regulatory frameworks like the EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and the upcoming IMO Net-zero Framework measures reshaping fuel strategies, biofuels are becoming an increasingly attractive option for reducing emissions.
AtoB@C welcomes Biomar into fleet

1 week ago | heavyliftpfi.com | David Kershaw

AtoB@C Shipping’s newbuilding campaign has pressed on with the delivery of Biomar on June 16. The delivery brings the number of 5,400 dwt plug-in hybrid newbuildings in the fleet to seven. In total AtoB@C, which is a part of ESL Shipping, will take delivery of 12 vessels from Indian yard Chowgule & Company. In conjunction with the delivery of Biomar, the construction of the final vessel in the series, Luxomar, commenced on June 17 with a steel-cutting ceremony.
Denholm steps up as chairman of ICS

1 week ago | heavyliftpfi.com | Joshua Allen

John Denholm has been named chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) following unanimous recommendation from the board of ICS, succeeding Emanuele Grimaldi from June 2026. Denholm, who currently serves as board member for the UK and vice chair of ICS, will begin the role once Grimaldi’s term concludes at the ICS AGM in June 2026. Denholm is also the chairman of shipping, logistics, seafoods, and industrial services firm J. & J. Denholm.
Collett adds ‘missing piece of the puzzle’

1 week ago | heavyliftpfi.com | Joshua Allen

Described as the ‘missing piece of the puzzle’, heavy haulier Collett & Sons has added a 350-tonne capacity modular side girder bridge system (SGB) from Germany-based manufacturer Greiner to its fleet. Bolstering Collett & Sons’ high and heavy cargo handling capabilities, the SGB will initially be deployed for a long-term contract moving transformers from Stafford to Ellesmere port, both in the UK.