European news – Page 380
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Africa's largest crane built in Angola
August 21 - According to reports in the international media, Africa's largest crane has been commissioned in the Angolan province of Kwanza Sul at Porto Amboim.
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Feldmann uses Goldhofer in TBM project
August 20 - Bilten, Switzerland based Feldmann Pneukran und Transporte AG has transported a 160-tonne hydraulic gearbox for a tunnel boring machine (TBM) using 20-axle lines of Goldhofer THP/ET heavy-duty modular trailers.
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Ground broken on Turkmenistan seaport
August 20 - The government of Turkmenistan has launched a USD2 billion project to build a new port on the Caspian Sea - the International Seaport City of Turkmenbashi.
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Tandem lift for cylinder in Brake
August 20 - In the port of Brake, Germany, two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes - a LHM 550 and a LHM 500 - were used to offload a 150-tonne cylinder destined for a new paper production line at Alfeld in Lower Saxony.
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Hamburg sees H1 growth
August 19 - The Port of Hamburg, Germany has achieved above average growth and strengthened its market position during the first half of 2013.
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New Europe boss at C.H. Robinson
August 16 - International logistics services provider C.H. Robinson has appointed Ivo Aris as director of European global forwarding.
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DB Schenker opens new Belgian facility
August 16 - DB Schenker Logistics has opened its brand new EUR13 million (USD17.35 million) logistics centre in Zwevegem, Belgium.
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Imperial JV with Beijing Axis
August 16 - Johannesburg, South Africa headquartered forwarder Imperial Logistics has entered into a joint venture with international advisory and procurement firm, The Beijing Axis.
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Boskalis on the up in 2013
August 16 - Royal Boskalis Westminster - the Netherlands headquartered marine contractor - has issued its H1 2013 performance figures reporting a net profit of EUR123 million (USD164 million), up from EUR102 million (USD136.11 million) in H1 2012.
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The Friday Flyer - August 16th 2013
Week 33 has seen ongoing developments on a number of issues that are likely to have a major impact on supply chains over the next few months.
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Mammoet mobilised for Maas job
August 15 - According to reports in the international press, four tanks measuring 24 m in diameter and 26 m tall have been transported over the river Maas in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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WWL extends services to Mexico
August 15 - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is set to expand its ocean transportation services from Veracruz in Mexico.
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All aboard with Van der Vlist
August 15 - Netherlands headquartered Van der Vlist is regularly contracted to transport tram carriages across Europe and around the world. Recently, it was charged with the transportation of two Budapest trams, which were last used in 1981.
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Lindvig resigns at A2SEA
August 15 - Kaj Lindvig, senior advisor at Denmark headquartered offshore installation specialist A2SEA, has resigned. He will leave the company at the end of August.
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UTi opens Heathrow unit
August 14 - California, USA headquartered supply chain services provider UTi Worldwide has opened its new London facility in Heathrow, UK.
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PCN trio ship equipment to Belgium
August 14 - Three Project Cargo Network (PCN) members joined forces to move heavy plant equipment from Venice, Italy to Antwerp in Belgium.
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Westlink joins PCN
August 13 - Project Cargo Network (PCN) has added Westlink Logistics as a new member, representing Australia.
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Rickmers chooses Liebherr cranes
August 13 - German heavy machinery manufacturer Liebherr has been awarded a contract to supply six heavy lift ship cranes for the German shipping line, Rickmers.
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The effects of cargo no-shows
August 13 - According to maritime research agency Drewry, cargo no-shows and phantom booking are a major headache for ocean carriers.