August 26 - Maritime Synergy has transported equipment for an LPG storage tank project from China to a site in Bang Pakong, Thailand.
The cargo, which comprised a number of heavy units as well as smaller items and had a volume of approximately 6,000 cu m, was shipped to the port of Laem Chabang as breakbulk and containerised cargo, before being delivered to the final site.
Maritime Synergy is a member of the WCA Projects network in China.
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