All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in December 2014 – Page 6
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Aeroscraft receives landing system patent
December 9 - The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent to the Aeroscraft vertical take off and landing air cargo vehicle that covers the aircraft's air bearing landing system (ABLS).
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McCain blasts Jones Act ... again
December 9 - In the USA, senator John McCain has renewed his attack on the Jones Act, the law that requires ships servicing coastal businesses to be built and mostly staffed by US crews.
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ABP again challenges ABLE project
December 9 - Associated British Ports (ABP) is once again challenging the development of the Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) on the south bank of the Humber River.
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2015 - a year of shelved oil projects?
December 9 - The dramatic fall in the price of oil is causing major doubts about the viability of many oil and gas projects, says Rystad Energy.
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Manatee re-elects Whitmore
December 8 - Carol Whitmore has been elected to a third one-year term as chairwoman of the Manatee County Port Authority, the governing board of Port Manatee, which has also welcomed Charles B. Smith as its newest member.
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New year, new start for Hansa Meyer
December 8 - The new year will see some changes for Hansa Meyer, with HEGO Partner Holding being renamed into Hansa Meyer Global Holding within the framework of a single brand strategy.
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New technical director at Seaway
December 8 - Robin Bijlsma has stepped down from his role as technical director of Seaway Heavy Lifting, to pursue a career in law.
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FMC: Update on port congestion surcharges
December 8 - The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced that it has been advised that the 15 ocean carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement have individually committed to forego imposition of any port congestion surcharges unti
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San Lorenzo changes towing rules
December 8 - Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has issued guidance about new towage regulations affecting the port of San Lorenzo in Argentina.
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Cargolux agrees Swissport tie up
December 8 - Cargolux Airlines International has appointed Swissport International as its preferred ground services provider at selected stations worldwide.
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Barge Master gets additional shareholder
December 8 - Parcom Capital has become the majority shareholder and investor in Barge Master Holding bv, the company that is active in the field of motion compensation technology for the maritime and offshore industry.
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ABC flies plane parts
December 8 - AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has flown a horizontal stabiliser for a Boeing 737 from Shanghai to Chicago, for final delivery by truck to the aircraft manufacturer's factory in Seattle.
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Happy Star makes maiden voyage
December 5 - BigLift Shipping's newbuild heavy lift vessel Happy Star has loaded her first cargo in Nantong, which included two large modules for an iron ore wharf under construction in Port Hedland.
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It's a gas for Wagenborg
December 5 - Wagenborg has transported equipment for a gas treatment installation for the Donkerbroek-Hemrik development project in Friesland, the Netherlands.
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High five for SAL in Ichthys
December 5 - SAL Heavy Lift has completed a series of complex shipments, totalling over 100,000 freight tonnes, for the Ichthys LNG project near Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory.
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Everett plans to strengthen wharf
December 5 - Starting this month, IMCO General Construction will begin work on a USD2.55 million upgrade at the Port of Everett's South Terminal, strengthening the wharf in order to support heavier ro-ro cargo operations.
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Bengal takes USA's first Explorer
December 5 - Bengal Transportation Services of Geismar in the USA has taken delivery of a Terex Explorer 5800 all terrain crane - the first of the Explorer family to be sold in the USA.
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The Friday Flyer - December 5th 2014
This week's round up of news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding.
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Lerwick strengthens management team
December 4 - The board of Lerwick Port Authority is strengthening its senior management team in light of the continuing activity and development at the Scottish harbour.