All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in December 2014
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HongFa lines up new MPV service
December 31 - Recently established HongFa Shipping has confirmed that it is ready to start its new liner service.
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Sky Dragon takes flight
December 31 - Aeroscraft Corporation (Aeros) has begun production on its newest airship design under FAA certification - the 40E Sky Dragon.
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Hareket powers ahead
December 31 - Hareket has transported and installed two GE gas turbine and generator sets from Samsun port to the Ic Anadolu combined cycle power plant in Kirikkale, Turkey.
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Both sides lock horns in US port dispute
December 30 - The union representing dockworkers at ports along the US West Coast has requested that "key decision makers" become involved in its contract talks with the group acting on behalf of employers.
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Containership scrapping is below forecast
December 30 - According to shipping research company, Alphaliner, containership scrapping will barely reach 400,000 teu in 2014, substantially short from the 500,000 teu forecast at the beginning of the year.
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Drilling rig arrives in Emden
December 30 - In Emden, Germany, a recently strengthened storage area used by EMS Port Agency and Stevedoring (EPAS) has received its first cargo.
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Give us a break, says Archard
December 30 - "Owners are due a break - but I don't think it will come in 2015," says Justin Archard managing director, Asia Pacific & Oceania at SAL Heavy Lift Singapore Pte Ltd.
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Antwerp looks forward to record year
December 30 - The port of Antwerp is expected to handle a total of 198.8 million tonnes of freight by the end of 2014 - a year-on-year increase of 4.2 percent and a new record for the Belgian gateway.
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Emirates SkyCargo names senior VP
December 29 - Emirates SkyCargo has appointed Henrik Ambak to the position of senior vice president, cargo operations worldwide.
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RZDL delivers for Moscow Metro
December 29 - Russian Railways Logistics (RZDL) has coordinated the delivery of the first batch of 100 m long rails, produced by EVRAZ Consolidated West-Siberian Metallurgical Plant (EVRAZ ZSMK) for the Moscow Metro.
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Multraship and Damen ink tug deal
December 29 - Multraship and Damen Shipyards Group have confirmed an agreement for three new ASD tugs, all scheduled for delivery in 2015.
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New features improve crane mat performance
December 29 - Since its introduction in early 2014, several new features have been developed for the FiberMax
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Silk Way confirms 747-800 commitment
December 29 - The Baku-based Silk Way Group has confirmed reports in the Azerbaijani and Russian media that it has signed a letter of intent with Boeing for the purchase of three 747-8 freighters.
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Mormugao ups multipurpose game
December 24 - According to media reports, India's Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) plans to invest over USD317 million over the next five-years to carry out various development projects at the port.
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Breakbulk Exhibitions sold
December 24 - AXIO Data Group (AXIO) has sold Breakbulk Exhibitions to ITE Group plc (ITE), the leading exhibitions group, for a maximum consideration of USD42 million.
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The Wednesday Wire - December 24th 2014
A round-up of HLPFI's top news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding in 2014.
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Prices frozen at Pilbara ports
December 23 - Users of Australia's port of Pilbara have received an early Christmas present with the news that the authority is putting its prices on hold at current levels for the Port of Port Hedland and the Port of Dampier until at least July 1, 2016.
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Pan Ocean and Harim ink deal
December 23 - A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Pan Ocean and its preferred bidder, a consortium comprising Harim Group and JKL.
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Cranes sail through Bosphorus
December 23 - Hansa Heavy Lift's vessel HHL Venice has shipped three cranes from Split, Croatia to Yushny in Ukraine.
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ICS reverses stance on ballast water
December 23 - The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says it will no longer discourage governments from ratifying the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, which may bring the order into force sooner than expected.