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Maritime Industry Briefing: LNG Conference, Crane Fleet Expansion, Railroad Acquisition

By MGN EditorialMarch 17, 2026 at 01:14 PM

A roundup of recent maritime industry news, including an LNG industry conference, a major crane fleet expansion, and a railroad acquisition.

## LNG Industry Gathers in Barcelona for LNGCON 2026 The 12th International LNG Congress (LNGCON 2026) was recently held in Barcelona, Spain on March 9-10. The event, hosted by BGS Group in partnership with Enagás and supported by companies like Repsol, Moeve, Baleària, Reganosa, and Molgas Energy Group, brought together executives, infrastructure operators, technology providers, and policy experts to explore the latest developments in the global LNG industry. According to Hellenic Shipping News, key topics discussed at the conference included gas projects, transportation and logistics, emerging technologies, and policy and regulatory frameworks. Industry leaders used the event as an opportunity to network, share insights, and collaborate on strategies to advance the LNG sector. ## Bigge Crane Expands Liebherr Fleet at CONEXPO 2026 Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., the world's largest bare rental owner of rough terrain and crawler cranes, announced a major expansion of its Liebherr fleet at the CONEXPO 2026 trade show. As reported by PR Newswire, Bigge became the first company to own more than 100 Liebherr LR 1300 crawler cranes, further strengthening its long-term partnership with the equipment manufacturer. The move underscores Bigge's commitment to investing in high-performance, innovative crane technology to serve its customers across the maritime, construction, and other heavy industries. By expanding its Liebherr fleet, the company aims to maintain its leadership position and meet growing demand for specialized lifting equipment. ## Sierra Railroad Acquires Central Valley Ag Transport In other news, Northborne Partners announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Sierra Railroad Company on its acquisition of Central Valley Ag Transport. Sierra Railroad is a portfolio company of Ridgewood Infrastructure. According to the PR Newswire release, the acquisition will allow Sierra Railroad to expand its transportation and logistics capabilities, particularly in the agricultural sector. By integrating Central Valley Ag Transport's assets and expertise, Sierra Railroad can better serve customers moving goods and materials across its rail network. This strategic move highlights the ongoing consolidation and integration occurring within the maritime and freight transportation industries as companies seek to enhance their service offerings and operational efficiencies.
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