Asia news – Page 252
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WWPC adds exclusive members in Paraguay and Cyprus
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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GPA sees growth despite uncertain economic times
November 4 - Heavy automobile and machinery throughput at ports in Brunswick and Savannah ports has helped the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) enjoy a growth of five percent in Q1 of FY2012 to 6.5 million tonnes of cargo.
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Skelton Sherborne on the move in western Australia
November 3 - Australian heavy equipment mover Skelton Sherborne has relocated its office in Western Australian from Fremantle to a new location in South Perth, effective immediately.
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New CFO appointed by Toll Group
November 3 - Toll Group, supplier of integrated logistics in the Asia region, has appointed Grant Devonport as the group's new chief financial officer (CFO).
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Logwin opens office in Hyderabad
November 3 - Global logistics service provider Logwin is expanding in India with the opening of an office in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
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Tiong Woon seals two deals
November 2 - Tiong Woon Corporation Holding Ltd has signed contracts in Burma (Myanmar) and Malaysia to supply heavy equipment and marine transportation for oil and gas-related projects.
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Cargotec to deliver MacGregor ro-ro equipment
November 2 - Cargotec has secured two contracts worth around EUR15 million (USD20.6 million) for complete MacGregor ro-ro access and transfer systems for deepsea container/ro-ro (ConRo) vessels.
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Freight's big-hearted response to Turkish earthquake
November 1 - The freight industry has worn its heart on its sleeve in its response to the humanitarian tragedy created by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the Van province in eastern Turkey and killed around 500 people.
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PCN welcomes a trio of new members
November 1 - The geographical spread of the Project Cargo Network (PCN) is demonstrated by a trio of new signings in Kenya, Greece and Ecuador.
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Van Uden Maritime resumes ro-ro service for Libya
October 31 - Starting next month, Van Uden Ro-Ro will re-commence regular sailings from Northern Europe to the Libyan ports of Benghazi and Misurata.
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Chapman Freeborn expands global network into Australia
October 31 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering is opening a new office in Melbourne, Australia, following the acquisition of Alltrans International - a logistics company with over 12 years experience in the Australian freight market.
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Fairstar wins Oando Energy Services contract
October 31 - Fairstar Heavy Transport has been awarded a contract by Oando Energy Services, a leading indigenous, energy and energy services company in Nigeria to transport the drilling rig Respect from Lagos, Nigeria to Galveston, USA.
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Hovertrans says 50 tonne payload heavy lift hovercraft ready for charter
October 31 - Hovertrans Solutions Pte Ltd (Hovertrans Solutions) has completed the construction of a modular heavy lift hovercraft, the first of its kind to be built in Singapore.
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Air Charter Service reports strong growth in half year results
October 31 - Air Charter Service has reported strong growth in its latest results covering the first half of its 2011-2012 annual results (February 1 - July 31 2011).
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics names new regional director for Oceania
October 28 - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has appointed Robert Lord as regional director for Oceania, succeeding Greg Martin.
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Cory Logistics ships pilot boat to east Africa
October 28 - UK-based logistics company, Cory Logistics has shipped a pilot boat from Wales to Kenya for commercial boat builder Mustang Marine.
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Drewry forecasts container overcapacity to last few years
October 28 - Drewry's latest quarterly Container Forecaster emphasises that this year should have been much better for the industry. First half global demand growth was still running at an annual rate of percent and yet ocean carriers are losing money due
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Ignazio Messina introduces first of four new vessels for Africa trades
October 27 - Italian ro-ro shipping line Ignazio Messina is set to introduce one of the largest ro-ro vessels in the world, the 3,100 teu or 6,350 linear metre ro-ro containership Jolly Diamante, on its African services.