Breakbulk Shipping

Basrah project completed by heavy lift alliance

When the heavy lift vessel Svenjadischarged its cargo of nine modules last month, it marked the completion of the JSI Alliance’s involvement in the Basrah Refinery upgrade project for JGC Corporation. The Alliance, which comprises Jumbo, SAL and Intermarine, dedicated two vessels to the project, with Jumbo Kineticjoining Svenja,to transport a total of 84 modules between Nantong, in China, and Iraq, using JCG’s specially designed lifting frame. 

A number of other vessels from the combined JSI...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/basrah-project-completed-by-heavy-lift-alliance/

Fujairah Terminals handles gas turbines for power plant project

Fujairah Terminals, part of the AD Ports Group, recently handled three of the largest gas turbines ever to have been moved through a UAE port. Destined for the Fujairah F3 Power Plant Project, each of the turbines weighed 528 tonnes and measured 13.85 m in length, 6.12 m in width, and were 5.98 m in height.

As a result of the complex nature of the project, a team of specialised operational and safety experts were brought in to handle the extensive planning and preparations needed for the...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/fujairah-terminals-handles-gas-turbines-for-power-plant-project/

Tank storage portfolio investment by Tristar

Tristar Transport, the UAE-based integrated energy logistics group, is acquiring a 51% stake in HG Storage International (HGSI) from Madison Pacific Trust, as holder of a security interest granted by HNA Innovation Finance Group (HNA). HGSI is a joint venture between HNA and Glencore Group Funding, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore.

Through this deal, Tristar will acquire a majority holding in a diversified portfolio of oil storage, distribution and retail assets owned by HGSI, comprising...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/tank-storage-portfolio-investment-by-tristar/

Jebel Ali completes heavy lift shipment

DP World’s Jebel Ali Port recently shipped four large polyethylene reactors, the biggest weighing 227 tons, to Rotterdam in collaboration with the CMA CGM group. The shipment was handled with the help of a floating crane from Drydocks World, a DP World Company, and was loaded on two consecutive sailings. The execution of this project demonstrates the UAE port’s ability to meet the growing demand for heavy lift and project cargo, regardless of the size or weight, DP World points out.

One of the...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/jebel-ali-completes-heavy-lift-shipment/

Fujairah gets steel traffic boost

Fujairah Terminals has signed a MoU with United Steel Industries (USI), a leading manufacturer of rebars, rods and wire coils, which is expected to lead to the UAE port handling significant volumes of import and export shipments for the company. Fujairah Terminals will take steps to facilitate the required logistics support, allowing USI to benefit from Fujairah’sstrategic location to access markets in region.

Fujairah Terminals argues that the deal will provide USI with increased time...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/fujairah-gets-steel-traffic-boost/

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