European news – Page 479

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    Trio of talents appointed at WCAPN

    2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

    February 1 - The WCA Projects Network (WCAPN) and the WCA Family has recruited three key staff members to improve communication and management functions.

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    Banker jumps ship to join Rickmers Group

    2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

    February 1 - Banker Frank B

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    TBS managers inject new capital in refinancing deal with lenders

    2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

    February 1 - Just weeks after HLPFI reported that various lenders had agreed to extend the forbearance period for heavy lift shipping line TBS International until January 31, 2011, and granted the line a six week repayment holiday, TBS has entered into am

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    Framework for global transport of ITER components signed

    2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

    February 1 - The director general of the ITER Organization, Osamu Motojima, and the directors of all seven Domestic Agencies this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding that provides for the use of one single Logistic Service Provider in order to assur

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    Outokumpu and Havator sign contract

    2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

    February 1 - Outokumpu and Havator have signed a service contract for mobile crane services at Outokumpu's new ferrochrome works, the concentration plant at the company's Kemi mine, and site infrastructure.

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    GAC Group rides the waves with yacht shipping specialist

    2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

    February 1 - The GAC Group is set to make waves in 2011 with the creation of Team GAC Pindar, a world-class sailing team that will both compete in international events and also provide specialist logistics solutions to the yachting community.

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    BIMCO issues alert on UK Bribery Act 2010

    2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

    January 31 - BIMCO is alerting companies to the global impact of the UK Bribary Act.

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    GPLN says technical seminar a huge success

    2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

    January 31 - The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) recently completed its first technical training course after Breakbulk Asia in Singapore, conducted by Gert J. Vos, a twenty plus year industry expert and was attended by 53 delegates from several c

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    SC&RA celebrates 15-year partnership with NBIS

    2011-01-28T00:00:00Z

    January 28 - January marks the 15th anniversary of a partnership between the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) and Atlanta-based NationsBuilders Insurance Services (NBIS).

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    Volga-Dnepr IL-76TD-90VD delivers nine tonne 'screw'

    2011-01-28T00:00:00Z

    January 28 - Volga-Dnepr Airlines has transported a high value 'screw' used in the production of paper packaging.

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    Cargolux to appeal against EU price fixing fine

    2011-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - Main deck cargo airline Cargolux Airlines International is to appeal against the European Union's EUR79.9 million (USD109.3 million) fine for participating in an international price fixing cartel.

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    Tuscor Lloyds steels itself with castings shipment

    2011-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - On behalf of a well-known freight forwarder, Tuscor Lloyds was given the task of moving two 70 tonne steel castings for an engineering company for a large power generation project in Mexico

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    Molson says 'tanks' for the delivery

    2011-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - Canadian brewer Molson Coors has taken delivery of six massive German-made brewing tanks at its site near Toronto airport, delivered after a 108 km overland movement from the port of Hamilton undertaking by Cambridge, Ontario-based Challenger

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    Siem Kapital now full owner of Partner Shipping AS

    2011-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - Earlier this month, Cayman Islands-based Siem Kapital has acquired full ownership of Norway-based Partner Shipping.

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    Beluga Shipping subject to piracy once again

    2011-01-26T00:00:00Z

    January 26 - Once again, Beluga Shipping has fallen victim to pirates off the coast of Somalia.

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    Bryn Thomas Crane Hire back in business

    2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - The directors of Bryn Thomas Crane Hire are back in business operating from associated companies Bryn Thomas Cranes Ltd and Bryn Thomas Holdings Ltd.

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    Big lift helps Sembcorp towards greener future

    2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - Sembcorp engineers and specialist heavy lifting contractors worked together to ensure the latest piece of green technology was safely lifted into place at Wilton Power Station.

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    Fairstar wins new contract for FJORD

    2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - Fairstar Heavy Transport has been awarded a contract by Grinaker - LTA Construction Nigeria, a member of the Worley Parsons Group which has resulted in the company's semi-submersible vessel, FJORD departing from its home port in Rotterdam and

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    Allseas scoops project forwarding gong at UK freight awards

    2011-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - Now in their 22nd year, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) awards were presented in in London last week when the nominees and sponsors plus shipping and logistics personalities gathered to celebrate the event. The event was

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    SC&RA upgrades website with new career centre

    2011-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - The US-based Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has rebuilt and enhanced its website to add valuable new features and improve popular existing ones, says the association.