All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in March 2010

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  • News

    Indian shippers and forwarders plan think-tank

    2010-03-31T00:00:00Z

    March 31 - A new heavy lift and project forwarding think-tank is being planned by shippers and forwarders in India, aimed at lobbying the government to improve infrastructure and harmonise regulations.

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    New platform trailer from Kamag and Scheuerle

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    March 30 - German special heavy lift vehicle manufacturer Kamag and sister company Scheuerle are presenting the new K25 platform trailer, available as a trailing unit or self-propelled and based on the new universal development platform of the TII Group,

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    GAC Logistics handles giant transformers

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    March 30 - GAC Logistics' Kuwaiti branch has completed delivery and placement of four 210 tonne transformers at the Jaber Al Ahmed "W" substation.

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    TBS International takes delivery of second multipurpose tweendecker newbuilding

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    March 30 - TBS International plc has taken delivery of the newbuild vessel Dakota Princess from China Communications Construction Company Ltd / Nantong Yahua Shipbuilding Group Co.

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    Heavy lift capacity grows in south Pacific

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    March 30 - Local media reports are suggesting that heavy lift shipping capacity is set to increase in Fiji and the south Pacific following a major expansion of the shipping arm of the Australia-based Carpenters Group.

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    Boskalis declares offer for Smit unconditional

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    March 30 - In the latest news from the long-running Boskalis - Smit takeover, Royal Boskalis Westminster has declared its public offer for all of the shares in Smit Internationale unconditional.

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    Green energy boost for Medden Shipping and Trading

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    March 30 - Medden Shipping & Trading, the Turkish member of the Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) network, has had a busy start to 2010 with renewable energy projects stimulating business.

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    WWL expands North America to Middle East service

    2010-03-30T00:00:00Z

    March 30 - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has announced significant enhancements to its ocean service from North America to the Middle East due to increased in demand within the region.

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    Blade transport needs prompts Scheuerle design work

    2010-03-29T00:00:00Z

    March 29 - The TII Group (consisting of Scheuerle, Nicolas and Kamag) has identified the alternative power generating industry as a growth sector and designed a range of equipment for the transport of offshore and onshore plants for this challenging indus

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    ALS presses the right buttons for project cargo

    2010-03-29T00:00:00Z

    March 29 - The ALS (Freight Management Group) has undertaken a significant project cargo movement from Montenegro to the United States.

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    Lufthansa Cargo charter arm comes to aid of parent's bottom line

    2010-03-29T00:00:00Z

    March 29 - Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency has come to aid of parent company Lufthansa Cargo with a doubling of profits last year despite the loss of a third of revenue.

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    Sea Star Line to call at Philly for its heavy lift crane

    2010-03-26T00:00:00Z

    March 26 - Sea Star Line, which describes itself as a "lift-on carrier for out-of-gauge cargoes" and operates container/ro-ro ships between Jacksonville, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean region, will add a weekly call at Philadelphia in April.

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    Four Winds has joined AOP Project Partners

    2010-03-26T00:00:00Z

    March 26 - Four Winds Logistics has joined the AOP Project Partners network.

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    Two up for Antwerp in India

    2010-03-26T00:00:00Z

    March 26 - Earlier this week, Prince Filip of Belgium and Port of Antwerp alderman Marc Van Peel opened the Belgian port's second Indian branch office in Pune.

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    Plain sailing to new office in Algeria

    2010-03-26T00:00:00Z

    March 26 - Turkish project cargo forwarder Project Cargo & Yacht Transport Ltd has opened a new office in Cheraga, Algeria.

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    Chapman Freeborn signs cargo partnership agreement with Air Niugini

    2010-03-26T00:00:00Z

    March 26 - Urgent movements of oil rig equipment, a key contract in Papua New Guinea (PNG), a block bellyhold space agreement and a strategic US executive appointment are just the most recent activities that demonstrate the global nature of Chapman Freebo

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    CEE celebrates 1st birthday

    2010-03-26T00:00:00Z

    March 26 - The global network for equipment owners and asset based companies within the heavy cargo transport market, Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE), is marking its first year of operation.

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    Stedergroup handles port construction equipment

    2010-03-25T00:00:00Z

    March 25 - StederGroup, the Dutch member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) has managed the transport of port construction and dredging equipment from the Netherlands to two UK ports.

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    Ports America announces new CEO

    2010-03-25T00:00:00Z

    March 25 - Ports America Group (Ports America) has named Michael F. Hassing as the company's president and chief executive officer.

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    Ports America announces new CEO

    2010-03-25T00:00:00Z

    March 25 - Ports America Group (Ports America) has named Michael F. Hassing as the company's president and chief executive officer.