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    NSCSA now Bahri

    2012-04-24T00:00:00Z

    April 24 - The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA) has responded to what it calls a 'tumultuous' marketplace by reinventing itself as Bahri.

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    Used machinery rejected at Australian borders in record numbers

    2012-04-24T00:00:00Z

    April 24 - According to statements received from Australian forwarders Freightplus and Skelton Sherborne, the Australian AQIS / DAFF Biosecurity teams have warned that used machinery is being imported contaminated with unacceptable levels of Biosecurity R

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    Used machinery rejected at Australian borders in record numbers

    2012-04-24T00:00:00Z

    April 24 - According to statements received from Australian forwarders Freightplus and Skelton Sherborne, the Australian AQIS / DAFF Biosecurity teams have warned that used machinery is being imported contaminated with unacceptable levels of Biosecurity R

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    Jumbo trumpets order for second heavy lift ship

    2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

    April 23 - Jumbo Shipping has ordered a second K-class vessel, with an option on a third, to complement its existing fleet, and will upgrade the lifting capacity of the vessels from 1,300 to 1,500 tonnes, enabling tandem lifts of 3,000 tonnes.

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    Double hit for Worldwide Project Consortium in Sao Paulo

    2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

    April 23 - The recent Intermodal South America event in Sao Paolo, Brazil, provided to be the perfect place for the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) to sustain its efforts to develop its presence in South American countries, which are all emerging mark

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    Fairstar newbuilding passes sea trails with flying colours

    2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

    April 23 - Further to our report from April 10, Fairstar Heavy Transport has announced that its latest newbuilding, Forte has successfully completed sea-trials in China.

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    Fairstar rejects Dockwise take over bid

    2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

    April 23 - Fairstar Heavy Transport has received an unsolicited, conditional, offer from Dockwise to acquire Fairstar shares at a purchase price of NOK9.3 (USD1.6) per share.

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    Fesco expands service out of port of Everett

    2012-04-20T00:00:00Z

    April 20 - In the USA, the port of Everett's major shipping line, FESCO Transportation Group, which has made the Port of Everett its Pacific Northwest shipping hub for Russian cargoes, will be expanding its export service to include ro-ro ships, according

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    Skelton Sherborne welcomes possible red tape cut

    2012-04-20T00:00:00Z

    April 20 - Following our news report earlier this week (April 17) that the Western Australian Government would aim to cut red tape to assist heavy haulage industry; Skelton Sherborne has said that when the one-stop shop does start it will be a vast improv

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    Moore Stephens says shipping is ill prepared for bank meetings

    2012-04-20T00:00:00Z

    April 20 - International accountancy firm and shipping adviser Moore Stephens has warned that some shipping companies are not adequately prepared to conduct successful negotiations with their banks which are likely to occur with increasing frequency.

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    Cargo Equipment Experts make ready for Antwerp

    2012-04-20T00:00:00Z

    April 20 - The Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) network is making preparations for its third annual membership conference, which will be held in Antwerp, Belgium, straight after the Breakbulk Europe event, where CEE will be exhibiting.

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    ALS handles uses mobile cranes to unload nine vessels for Scotland

    2012-04-20T00:00:00Z

    April 20 - Abnormal Load Services (International) Ltd has provided UK port and vessel agency services for three renewable energy projects in Scotland.

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    New charter alliance combines scale with service

    2012-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Three cargo charter brokers have joined forces to launch the Global Charter Alliance, claiming to be the world's first consortium of independent brokers.

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    RollDock looks to European yard as Indian dispute rumbles on

    2012-04-19T00:00:00Z

    April 19 - When RollDock signed the first of its newbuilding contracts with Larsen & Toubro in 2006, it seemed a perfect match, writes HLPFI correspondent, John Mclaughlin.

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    First project cargo for Liverpool's barge service

    2012-04-19T00:00:00Z

    April 19 - The first project cargo has been transported on Peel Ports' barge service on the Manchester Ship Canal, in the UK.

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    Willis Marine forecasts another difficult year

    2012-04-19T00:00:00Z

    April 19 - After an inauspicious start, 2012 could well be "another difficult and uncertain year for the maritime industry faced with the aftermath of the Costa Concordia, further problems in the euro zone, pirate attacks and increased sanctions," accordi

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    Europe and US edge forward on air cargo security

    2012-04-19T00:00:00Z

    April 19 - Europe's leading network carriers, represented by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), are urging US regulators to fully recognise European air cargo security standards and accelerate progress towards a mutual recognition agreement.

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    Agility to move railway wagons

    2012-04-19T00:00:00Z

    April 19 - Global logistics provider, Agility, has won a contract to transport 420 railway wagons from Spain to Kazakhstan for Talgo, a leading Spanish manufacturer of railway wagons and components.

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    Drewy and CargoSmart to deliver new box shipping KPIs

    2012-04-18T00:00:00Z

    April 18 - Drewry Maritime Research and CargoSmart Limited have entered into a cooperation agreement that will introduce a wider range of container Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help importers and exporters benchmark their carriers' service levels.

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    Big job for Cosco

    2012-04-18T00:00:00Z

    April 18 - Again, we are indebted to our aerial photography partner, Skeyes for this excellent photo of Cosco Shipping's semi-submersible, Tai An Kou, seen approaching Rotterdam with the GSP Saturn on its deck.