Logistics news – Page 211

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    Heavy lift technical workshop to be held at Breakbulk Americas 2011

    2011-10-10T00:00:00Z

    October 10 - Industry experts from the fields of logistics, rigging, engineering and naval architecture will present, in partnership with Breakbulk Americas 2011, a practical and learned heavy lift technical workshop at the Breakbulk conference in New Orl

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    Bertling and BP agree long term contract

    2011-10-06T00:00:00Z

    October 6 - F.H. Bertling has been awarded a long term contract for the global provision of freight forwarding, freight management and project logistics services to further support BP's worldwide operations.

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    Significant membership increase for WPA Network

    2011-10-05T00:00:00Z

    October 5 - The Worldwide Partners Alliance (WPA), a global network of independently owned and operated freight forwarders, including those with a project cargo and heavy lift expertise, has seen a significant expansion of membership across the world.

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    South Africa's Imperial buys German logistics company

    2011-10-05T00:00:00Z

    October 5 - South African transport group Imperial Holdings will pay USD368 million to buy a German logistics company, in a move that bulks up its presence in Europe, even as the region struggles with an uncertain outlook.

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    CEVA extends the scope of agreement with Seadrill

    2011-10-05T00:00:00Z

    October 4 - CEVA Logistics has extended its current freight management contract with offshore deepwater drilling company, Seadrill, to include the freight forwarding and supply chain logistics solutions for the Seadrill rigs operating in West Africa and t

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    Agility names new general manager for Denmark

    2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

    October 4 - Global logistics provider, Agility, has appointed Army Pedersen as general manager of its operations in Denmark, responsible for the expansion of the business and customer relationships in Denmark.

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    GAC establishes dedicated humanitarian aid team

    2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

    October 4 - The GAC Group has formed a dedicated team to focus on providing vital logistics support for humanitarian aid efforts around the world.

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    GAC delivers tub collar to UAE

    2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

    October 3 - Preparation was the key to success when GAC handled a giant shipment from China to the United Arab Emirates.

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    GAC delivers tub collar to UAE

    2011-10-03T00:00:00Z

    October 3 - Preparation was the key to success when GAC handled a giant shipment from China to the United Arab Emirates.

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    Wilhelmsen Ships Service expands network in China

    2011-09-30T00:00:00Z

    September 30 - Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has opened a new full service office in Ningbo, providing a comprehensive range of ships agency and maritime logistics services, giving the company five offices in mainland China.

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    Project Partners adds Seamaster Maritime in Oman and UAE

    2011-09-30T00:00:00Z

    September 30 - Seamaster Maritime LLC has joined the Project Partners network for the UAE and Oman.

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    New offices in Ningbo and Xiamen will speed Greencarrier's expansion in China

    2011-09-29T00:00:00Z

    September 29 - The Swedish-headquartered logistics specialist Greencarrier, which has in recent years expanded substantially within the Nordic countries and the Baltic states, is continuing with its programme to create a network of offices in China.

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    LCL Logistix India Pvt Ltd joins PCN in India

    2011-09-29T00:00:00Z

    September 29 - The Project Cargo Network (PCN) now has four members in India with the appointment of LCL Logistix India Pvt Ltd, further strengthening its representation in the region.

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    Project Partners announces UT Freight Service as new member

    2011-09-28T00:00:00Z

    September 28 - Earlier this month, Project freight forwarder network, Project Partners named UT Freight Service as its latest member.

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    GPLN drives into oil and gas logistics training sector

    2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

    September 27 - The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) recently completed training sessions at two of the most important oil and gas industry events: SPE Offshore Europe 2011 and Indonesia Oil & Gas Expo 2011.

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    GAC's new team to boost presence in Brazil

    2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

    September 27 - GAC is strengthening its logistics and oil & gas services in Latin America, with the announcement of two new appointments at GAC Brazil.

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    Lufthansa Cargo Charter helps fight oil well fire

    2011-09-22T00:00:00Z

    September 22 - Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency GmbH, together with its general sales agent (GSA) Platinum Air Cargo in Houston, has organised the emergency transport via a charter aircraft of six tonnes of specialised well fire fighting equipment from Hous

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    Barnhart VP gives rigging workshop a lift

    2011-09-22T00:00:00Z

    September 22 - Shaun Sipe, VP of human capital at Barnhart Crane & Rigging, is to join the panel of speakers at the Maritime Lifting Solutions Workshop, which takes place from December 7-9 in Mobile, Alabama, USA.

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    Etihad Rail hosts seminars for key stakeholders and industry partners

    2011-09-21T00:00:00Z

    September 21 - Etihad Rail, the master developer and operator of the UAE's national railway - has hosted two seminars in Dubai designed to provide an opportunity for its team to share industry best practices and build relationships with potential customer

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    Blank checks into ACS Frankfurt

    2011-09-21T00:00:00Z

    September 21 - UK-based air freight broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed a new cargo sales director at its Frankfurt office while the company has organised a vital relief goods flight into North Korea in response to the devastating floods in tha