All North America articles – Page 174

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    All change at the top for DHL Industrial Projects

    2013-01-31T00:00:00Z

    January 31 - HLPFI understands that Hans Toggweiler, global CEO of DHL Industrial Projects, and a member of the DHL Global Forwarding, Freight Management Board (GFFB), will be leaving the company at the end of May.

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    Panama Canal expansion moves forward

    2013-01-29T00:00:00Z

    January 29 - The Panama Canal Expansion project is now 50 percent complete, according to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). "The program continues to progress and reach milestones while we focus the next phases on building the locks," commented Panama Cana

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    The Friday Flyer

    2013-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - This week's Friday Flyer is again sponsored by Broekman Project Services, located in the Port of Rotterdam, which offers a total solution for handling and assembly of project cargoes - www.broekman-group.com/bps

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    Logan joins MIQ Logistics

    2013-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - Kansas, US based MIQ Logistics has appointed Scott Logan as tender manager for government services.

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    New Zealand joint venture delivers outsized motorboat

    2013-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - New Zealand based TNL GAC Pindar Ltd - a joint venture between specialist marine leisure logistics provider GAC Pindar and freight forwarder TNL International - has delivered a 7.6 tonne Stamas 363 motorboat 15,000 km between Georgia, USA and

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    Slade completes oil and gas projects

    2013-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - US based logistics provider Slade Shipping, a member of the WCA Projects Network (WCAPN), has transported over-dimensional cargoes between the USA and India for a high profile oil and gas client.

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    Spring ruling for Virginia port privatisation

    2013-01-23T00:00:00Z

    January 23 - The decision regarding the privatisation of the Virginia, USA, Hampton Roads port is expected to be made during the spring, according to the Virginia Port Authority.

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    Cotton picking cargoes for PCN duo

    2013-01-23T00:00:00Z

    January 23 - Project Cargo Network (PCN) members Allison Shipping International and Global Cargo Line have worked together to transport cotton picking machinery from the USA to the Mersin, Turkey.

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    Bishop Lifting Products opens new facility

    2013-01-23T00:00:00Z

    January 23 - Bishop Lifting Products Lafayette, a manufacturer of slings and rigging supplies, has moved to a new facility in Broussard, Louisiana, USA.

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    Intertransport delivers machinery to Canada

    2013-01-22T00:00:00Z

    January 22 - Intertransport Hohnholz - a member of the Project Cargo Network (PCN) representing Germany - recently transported a shipment of mill work rolls to Canada.

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    Construction starts on new bridge at Port of Long Beach

    2013-01-22T00:00:00Z

    January 22 - Construction has begun on a USD1 billion project to replace the Gerald Desmond bridge at the Port of Long Beach, California, USA.

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    Tradelossa hauls petro-chemical equipment

    2013-01-21T00:00:00Z

    January 21 - Mexico based Tradelossa has completed the transport of two boilers weighing 547 tonnes and measuring 20.3 m x 13.9 m x 16.8 m, for petro-chemical firm Sadara Chemical Company.

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    Asco repeats award winning performance

    2013-01-21T00:00:00Z

    January 21 - For the second year running, Asco Freight Management won the Project Forwarding Award at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) awards held recently in London. Atlantic Pacific Global Logistics, Denholm Global Logistics and Soun

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    Naviera Master Line adds Port Manatee

    2013-01-21T00:00:00Z

    January 21 - Naviera Master Line de Venezuela CA, a division of Master Line Shipping Company, has selected Port Manatee, USA, for a new container and breakbulk cargo service to Caribbean, Central and South American destinations.

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    Garibaldi joins MIQ Logistics

    2013-01-18T00:00:00Z

    January 18 - MIQ Logistics has appointed Garith Garibaldi as director of business development. Based out in the San Francisco Bay area, Garibaldi will be responsible for new business development.

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    The Friday Flyer

    2013-01-18T00:00:00Z

    High winds, heavy snow and below average temperatures across Europe are creating headaches for transport planners as HLPFI heads into the weekend, whilst winds of a different sort have blown in some sobering news from the Sahara.

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    Panama Canal expansion explained

    2013-01-17T00:00:00Z

    January 17 - If you are interested in learning a little more about the whys and wherefores of the Panama Canal expansion, check out the article at the following link:

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    Varamar adds Arrow to its quiver

    2013-01-16T00:00:00Z

    January 16

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    Saga Fortune makes maiden voyage

    2013-01-15T00:00:00Z

    January 15 - Saga Fortune - a 200 m long 56,023-dwt open box hold vessel - delivered late last year by Oshima Shipbuilding of Japan to Saga Shipholding AS of Norway, has completed its maiden voyage.

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    Grieg Star adds direct service linking Europe to South American west coast

    2013-01-15T00:00:00Z

    January 15 - Shipping line, Grieg Star has introduced a new monthly direct service linking the Mediterranean and Northern Europe to the west coast of South America, via the USA.