Africa news – Page 84

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    Air Partner says emerging markets will drive business in 2012

    2011-12-15T00:00:00Z

    December 15 - Looking back on 2011, Air Partner's Freight division said it had grown its industrial and commercial sector client base by 19 percent in the 12 months ending 31 July 2011.

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    Move One delivers oversize cargo to US Navy camp

    2011-12-09T00:00:00Z

    December 9 - Move One has completed of the latest delivery of oversized cargo to Camp Lemonier, part of an ongoing delivery service to Djibouti.

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    African trade ministers highlight lack of infrastructure investment

    2011-12-07T00:00:00Z

    December 7 - A meeting of trade ministers from African Union (AU) members held in Ghana has been told of the importance of spending more time and investment in major and strategic infrastructure-oriented agreements that boost long-term prospects for the c

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    Raising a glass of the cold stuff thanks to Vanguard

    2011-12-06T00:00:00Z

    December 6 - Thirsty South African beer drinkers will thank Vanguard, a heavy lifting and plant installation specialist, which has completed the second phase of Heineken's Sedibeng, Gauteng province development project by rigging of several pieces of spec

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    Famous Pacific Shipping targets new members in new markets

    2011-11-28T00:00:00Z

    November 28 - Following its recent AGM, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group has resolved to increase membership of the worldwide network of forwarders in specific geographical areas, to further strengthen the group's claims to be a leading player in the glo

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    New image for Maximus Air as it seeks to expand activities

    2011-11-28T00:00:00Z

    November 28 - Middle East regional air cargo carrier and cargo aircraft ACMI lease operator Maximus Air Cargo has been renamed Maximus Air as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier's president and CEO announced a significant growth strategy.

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    On the road with ALE Heavylift SA

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    November 25 - South Africa's road system saw significant high and heavy movements handled by ALE Heavylift SA.

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    Ghana's Macro Group joins the WPA Network

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - Ghanaian transport operator, The Macro Group, which includes Macro Shipping and Macro Logistics, has joined the Worldwide Partners Alliance (WPA), a global network of independently owned and operated freight forwarders, including those with

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    PNG LNG Project fuels PNG heavy lift growth

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - German materials handling equipment manufacturer Demag Cranes has supplied its first Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) to Papua New Guinea (PNG).

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    Investment in new ships helping to unlock West African potential

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - Regional shipping specialist, Safmarine, says its investment in six new multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) is a clear indication of the company's long term commitment to the breakbulk and project cargo market.

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    ALE SA looks to power Africa

    2011-11-22T00:00:00Z

    November 22 - Africa's power requirements has seen ALE Heavylift SA undertake a range of projects involving the generation and distribution of power.

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    Emirates SkyCargo bolsters trade route between UAE and Africa

    2011-11-22T00:00:00Z

    November 22 - Emirates SkyCargo has launched a new service between the UAE and Africa.

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    ATC Group taken over by Militzer & M

    2011-11-21T00:00:00Z

    November 21 - Turkish project cargo forwarder ATC Group has been taken over by Swiss freight forwarder group Militzer & M

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    TTS International handles barge float off at Abu Dhabi

    2011-11-16T00:00:00Z

    November 16 - UAE-based Transport Technics and Services International (TTS International) has completed the loadout and float-off of a landing craft at Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi.

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    PCN names first Nigerian member

    2011-11-16T00:00:00Z

    November 16 - The Project Cargo Network (PCN) has signed up its first member in Nigeria, International Express Logistics Services Ltd (INTEX), based in Lagos.

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    M+M Libya back on track

    2011-11-09T00:00:00Z

    November 9 - M&M Libya, which has offices in Tripoli, Misurata, Ras Lanuf / Brega and Benghazi, has confirmed that all of its offices have now re-opened and are fully operational, with most of the company's staff back at their desks.

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    2011 Breakbulk Americas event sets record

    2011-11-09T00:00:00Z

    November 9 - This year's Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference and Exhibition set a company record for New Orleans attendance recently with a strong turnout of 3,342 attendees and 238 exhibitors.

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    Fairstar agrees deal with banks and bondholders

    2011-11-08T00:00:00Z

    November 8 - Fairstar Heavy Transport has signed a 'facility agreement' with DNB Nor, ING and HSH Nordbank.

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    WWPC adds exclusive members in Paraguay and Cyprus

    2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

    November 7 - The Worldwide Project Consortium Ltd (WWPC), a leading global franchise network for project cargo forwarders with country/area exclusivity, has announced the appointment of Consorcio Trade & Ship Brokers SRL for Paraguay, a well-established f

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    Shipping insurance industry pressure finally bears fruit

    2011-11-04T00:00:00Z

    November 4 - The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has welcomed two important indicators that the shipping industry's intense global lobbying to increase safety at sea is starting to bear fruit.