All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in January 2012
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New semi-trailer concept takes to the road
January 31 - A new semi-trailer concept which provides a high degree of flexibility has been launched by Pfedelbach-based vehicle manufacturer Scheuerle and its sister company Nicolas from France.
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Australia sees falling machinery shipments in December
January 31 - In its latest monthly shipping index, Skelton Sherborne reports that machinery import volumes in Australia in December decreased by 28 percent to 2,469 units compared to the previous month.
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PCN welcomes first member in Saudi Arabia
January 31 - The Project Cargo Network (PCN) has added its first member in Saudi Arabia.
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Bore Sea to enter traffic for the transportation of Airbus components
January 31 - Finnish shipping company, Turku-based Bore has won a three year time-charter contract with Fret Cetam (for and on behalf of Airbus) for one of the Bore RoFlex type - Bore Sea - a newbuilding delivered in 2011 from the Shipyard Flensburger Sch
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Liebherr hits a century in Africa
January 31 - With the impending delivery in March of its one hundredth mobile harbour crane for the African continent, Liebherr is set to celebrate a major milestone.
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Cargolux names new finance chief
January 30 - Cargolux Airlines International has approved Richard Forson's appointment as chief financial officer, effective February 1, 2012.
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Cargolux names new finance chief
January 30 - Cargolux Airlines International has approved Richard Forson's appointment as chief financial officer, effective February 1, 2012.
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Project cargo moves through Papenburg for Gabon
January 30 - A 92 tonne machine which is used to empty rail wagons laden with mineral ores and was manufactured by Robert Nyblad GmbH of Papenburg, Germany, has moved through the city's port on route to Gabon.
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Crowley and Customized Brokers on the move in Miami
January 30 - Effective January 30, Crowley Maritime Corporation's Miami-based liner services and logistics personnel, along with those from subsidiary Customized Brokers, are relocating to a new office and warehouse in Miami.
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First 747-8 Freighter for AirBridgeCargo Airlines
January 30 - Boeing and AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, have celebrated the delivery of the first of five new Boeing 747-8 Freighters to the airline.
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SC&RA 2012 annual conference announced
January 30 - The 2012 Annual Conference of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), April 17-21, at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines, Austin, Texas, USA, features a program that includes educational sessions, networking events and committee mee
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Join us on LinkedIn
January 27 - The Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International LinkedIn group complements HLPFI in print and online and offers you the opportunity to discuss key issues and network with your peers and a wide cross-section of industry experts.
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Saipem double for Fairstar
January 27 - Fairstar Heavy Transport has been awarded two contracts by Saipem to provide marine transportation services for the Golden Eagle Project in the North Sea. The total contract value is EUR11.99 million (USD15.7 million).
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Holleman handles Serbian refinery components
January 27 - Holleman Transport D.o.o., the Serbian member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC), has arranged the transport of several heavy components destined for a refinery in Pan
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Ports America HQ on the move
January 27 - Ports America has relocated its group office from Iselin to Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.
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ALE bridges the gap
January 27 - A pair of bridge placement contracts has shown the sort of strategic heavy-lift, transport and installation services that UK-based ALE is capable of.
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SDV invests in FAST Overseas Group and FAST France
January 26 - After several years of cooperation, SDV International Logistics has taken a minority interest in the FAST Overseas Group, which has a presence in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Italy.
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Damen Shipyards receives three orders for five pontoons
January 26 - Damen Pontoons & Barges has signed three contracts for a total of five purpose-built Damen Stan Pontoons (SPo): two Damen Stan Pontoons 6511 for Mammoet Maritime (The Netherlands), two Stan Pontoons 8916 ICE for Silverburn Shipping (I.O.M.) L
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Oil and gas executives ready to spend as industry confidence rises
January 26 - Oil and gas industry leaders have forecast improved performance and higher levels of capital expenditure this year, despite concerns over global economic instability, according to a new report on the future of the sector.
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens in Moscow
January 25 - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a second Russian office in Moscow in addition to its presence in St Petersburg.