Project Cargo Journal

Two Ports, Two Paths The Port of Rotterdam and Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Europe’s two leading cargo hubs, both posted declining overall throughput in the first half of 2025. Yet behind …

Port Houston’s general cargo and steel volumes continued their upward trajectory in the first half of 2025, with overall tonnage handled across the port’s public terminals rising 3 per cent …

Heavy metal at seas UTC Overseas has completed the successful transport and float-off of a 322-metric-tonne CALM buoy from Dubai to Colombia, supporting critical infrastructure for the country’s offshore oil …

Antonov Airlines has delivered a critical piece of gold mining equipment from Turkey to Canada under a tight deadline, ensuring uninterrupted operations for a mine in Northern British Columbia. The …

The global project cargo sector faces a new mix of urgency and opportunity — and this September, the industry’s leaders are heading to Bilbao to tackle both. Held on 17–18 …

Transport to Installation Silvasti has recently completed its first full-scale wind farm project using its proprietary Transport Crane Installation (TCI) concept, marking a milestone for the Finnish logistics company as …

Denmark’s DSV reported strong earnings for the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by its recent acquisition of DB Schenker. The forwarder booked over DKK 4.7 billion ($724.4 million) in operating …

AD Ports Group has opened a new office in Beijing, marking its first physical presence in China and a strategic step to engage more directly with Chinese government stakeholders, investors, …

Container shipping giant MSC, through its logistics subsidiary Medlog, is set to become a shareholder in Barge Center Waalhaven, an inland shipping terminal currently fully owned by the Waalhaven Group. …

Japanese giants Mitsui & Co. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) are acquiring the Port of Nigg and associated fabrication and port businesses from Scotland’s Global Energy Group (GEG), marking a …

Mexico is solidifying its position as a strategic base for North American project logistics, according to Carlos Cárcamo, Commercial Director at Tradelossa. Speaking to Project Cargo Journal, he outlined how …

SAL Heavy Lift’s upgraded MPP vessel MV Lone has officially begun operations for the Baltic Power offshore wind project, marking a first in transition piece (TP) installations for the vessel. …

Heavy lifting operations at INEOS’ Project ONE in Antwerp are hitting new heights, literally. In recent days, two giant splitter columns have taken centre stage at the construction site of …

Fire in the hold The London P&I Club is urging shipowners, charterers and cargo operators to revisit how they handle and stow jumbo bags, formally known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk …

Port NOLA Pushes Unity The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has spearheaded a landmark agreement to unify the marketing efforts of Louisiana’s Lower Mississippi river ports, marking a decisive …

Mini monsters The JSI Alliance is adding serious firepower to its multipurpose (MPP) heavy-lift fleet with the takeover of six 120-metre D-Type vessels previously chartered to BBC Chartering. Between July …

Boskalis and Allseas have secured a major offshore contract from CPC Corporation Taiwan for the construction of the YT2 offshore natural gas pipeline, connecting Yongan in the southwest to Tongxiao …

Breakbulk carrier Great Lakes East (GLE) has moved its Florida operations to Port Canaveral, launching a new monthly service connecting the port to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The company will …

Project Showcase Two high-capacity electric dredgers built in the Netherlands have been delivered to Mozambique’s Moma Titanium Minerals Mine, marking a key milestone in the phased upgrade of Kenmare Resources’ …

Heavy-lift specialist Vanguard has wrapped up a full-scope logistics and installation project for VSL Manufacturing in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, delivering and commissioning a new Yadon tandem press line to …

Newbuild Boost Pieces are falling into place for dship Carriers as it has invested in a total of eight Liebherr LS 250 cranes for its quartet of multipurpose (MPP) vessels …

Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has greenlit a substantial public investment budget of €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion) for port infrastructure in 2026. The plan, approved by the State …

WEC Lines has launched a new direct shortsea service linking Dublin with Zeebrugge and Le Havre, using its own 612-TEU vessel to ensure full operational control. The weekly loop offers …

Project Showcase Swire Projects, the heavy lift and project cargo specialist arm of Swire Shipping, delivered five sets of wind towers from Ciwandan, Indonesia, to Sundsvall, Sweden. The 18,000 cubic …

Sector consolidation Marco Rebuffi, CEO and President of JAS (left), and Ashley Taylor, Group CEO of Pentagon (right). © Logistics and supply chain solutions specialist, JAS Worldwide, has signed a …

Proactive, not reactive As trade frictions, climate extremes, and geopolitical tensions mount, industry leaders are warning that supply chain resilience is now essential, not optional. Disruptions are no longer episodic …

Future-proofing project cargo Securing the next generation of logistics talent Faced with an ageing talent pool and changing career expectations, the project cargo sector needs to evolve in mindset, visibility …

Market calm or warning sign? The MPP shipping market is holding steady for now, but as Toepfer Transport has already warned, this apparent stability may be misleading. The Red Sea …

Permits, Politics and Power Projects Heavy transport in the energy sector is booming, from HVDC connectors to oil and gas infrastructure, but the reality of getting permits approved is still …

UK heavy transport specialist Collett & Sons is continuing its strategic fleet expansion with the confirmed purchase of four new Goldhofer Stepstar trailers. The investment, which includes two 3-axle and …

The Port of Great Yarmouth is set for a major upgrade, with Peel Ports advancing plans to build a new deep-water Southern Terminal at its Outer Harbour. The project, which …

As Suriname’s offshore oil hopes gather pace, Blue Water Shipping has landed a key role in Noble Corporation’s latest drilling campaign. The logistics firm will anchor both ends of the …

The UK government has signed off on the final investment decision (FID) for the Sizewell C nuclear power station, unlocking what it calls the country’s largest public investment in clean …

WoodMac analysis A complex web of escalating US trade restrictions is threatening to disrupt the global solar supply chain, creating the potential for severe equipment bottlenecks, project delays, and outright …

CLdN has pounced on he opportunity to expand its Teesport freight shipping service following P&O Ferries’ withdrawal from the Zeebrugge–Teesport route, offering reassurance to shippers and positioning itself to absorb …

The Rotra Futura, a newly delivered RoRo vessel tailored to offshore wind logistics, has officially commenced operations with a blade shipment from Denmark to the United States. The deployment marks …

Bow Terminal to carry out offshore work at bankrupt Bulk Terminal Zeeland The site of the bankrupt Bulk Terminal Zeeland (BTZ) in the port of Vlissingen is to be operated …

First project cargo moves on the Elbe following Carola bridge collapse After a nearly five-month closure following the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden last September, the Elbe …

The Bilbao Port Authority has a new president in Iván Jiménez, effective July 17. He is replacing the outgoing president, Ricardo Barkala, who has held the position since July 2018. …

Drewry's Opinion Severe flooding in Texas has significantly disrupted the inland operations of major dry bulk ports in the state, immediately delaying shipments and creating the potential for vessel backlogs. …

beyond seasonal slump The European shortsea shipping community faces persistent challenges as economic stagnation and unfavourable market conditions continue to impact cargo availability and freight rates. This is causing nervousness …

Future-proofing project cargo Faced with an ageing talent pool and changing career expectations, the project cargo sector needs to evolve in mindset, visibility and inclusivity to attract a new generation …

opportunities galore The Freeport of Riga Authority has initiated the active implementation of an €85 million project to develop a Wind Technology Production Complex in Kundziņsala, Latvia. This significant investment …

In the world of project cargo, where complexity is the rule and not the exception, smooth port calls can make or break a schedule. Helping shippers meet these crucial deadlines …

Spliethoff has completed the Marine XII project, a significant offshore operation involving the transport and installation of a high-capacity base and yoke system for Eni’s floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) …

project showcase Project heavy-lift carrier, AAL Shipping, has finalised its extensive two-year operation, delivering all 83 wind turbines for the 500-megawatt Wambo wind farm in Queensland, Australia. This significant undertaking …

Weekly Deep Dive From scrap heap to green fleet – Hong Kong ship recycling convention breathes new life into vessels Breaking up, when it comes to ageing project cargo fleets, …

Weekly Deep Dive From scrap heap to green fleet – Hong Kong ship recycling convention breathes new life into vessels Breaking up, when it comes to ageing project cargo fleets, …

project showcase deugro Korea, in collaboration with its Japan and UAE offices, successfully delivered 700 kilometres of high-voltage submarine cables, totalling 15,500 metric tons, to a cable-laying vessel in Abu …

GEODIS, a global transport and logistics leader, has appointed Laura Ritchey as President & CEO of its Americas region, signalling a strategic focus on expanding its contract logistics, freight forwarding, …