All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in November 2012 – Page 5
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Syon Logistics joins PCN in Dubai
November 13 - Project Cargo Network (PCN) has named Syon Logistics as the third and final member in Dubai, replacing Heavy Load Freight Services, which is no longer a PCN member.
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Damen tugs for Brazil
November 13 - Damen Shipyards Group and Wilson Sons (Brazil) have signed a contract for ten Damen ASD tugs 2411 and two ASD tugs of the new 3212-type, destined for the booming Brazilian market.
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Oniqua joins ASCO Group
November 13 - The ASCO Group, a leading international oil and gas services company, has become the majority shareholder in Brisbane, Australia headquartered Oniqua MRO Analytics - a global analytics-based technology solutions company.
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BBC Chartering enhances South American frequency
November 13 - BBC Chartering is adding shipping capacity to its Andino Express Line, a liner service that was launched in 2005 connecting Houston with the West Coast of South America.
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UK P&I Club DVD aims to reduce risk
November 13 - The UK P&I Club has produced a new DVD that places a specific focus on the 'Bow Tie' concept - a comprehensive risk assessment initiative which helps members identify and prioritise risk across their whole fleets.
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Toll promotes Partridge
November 12 - Logistics giant Toll Global Forwarding (TGF) has promoted Geoff Partridge to the post of managing director of its South African operation.
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Damco reports continued growth
November 12 - Damco reports revenue growth of 11 percent in the first nine months of 2012, compared to the same period last year.
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PCN adds member in Nepal
November 12 - Project Cargo Network (PCN) has named Inter Global Multi-Modal Transport as the new representative of the PCN grouping in Nepal.
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Borusan Logistics acquires Balnak Lojistik
November 12 - According to a statement issued by Borusan Logistics, it has agreed a deal to acquire Balnak Lojistik, and says this will create Turkey's leading logistics service provider in terms of staff numbers and revenues.
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ABP announces new chief executive
November 12 - In the UK, Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced that, after completing six years at the helm, chief executive Peter Jones has said that he will retire at the end of March 2013. He will be succeeded by James Cooper, who has served as
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GAC names new president
November 9 - Global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Group has appointed Bengt Ekstrand as its new group president.
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The Friday Flyer
November 9 - And so, it's time for another edition of HLPFI's Friday Flyer, giving you a round-up of news from the last week, together with a few comments and asides from the editorial team.
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Geodis Wilson sponsors Qatari defence logistics forum
November 9 - Global multimodal service provider Geodis Wilson is to be one of the sponsors of this year's Defence Logistics & Support Forum, which takes place at the Oryx Rotana Hotel, Doha, Qatar from November 11-13, 2012.
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Damco recruits specialist to expand global mining footprint
November 9 - Damco has appointed Ivan Thuynsma as global head for its mining division to be responsible for the global development of customers in and around the mining industry.
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World's largest containership enters service
November 9 - The CMA CGM Group says CMA CGM Marco Polo, which entered service this week, is the world's largest containership.
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Heavy lift earnings boost Tiong Woon result
November 9 - Singapore-based Tiong Woon Corporation Holding has posted results for its fiscal 2013 first quarter ended September 30, 2012 showing a net profit of SGD4.1 million (USD3.3 million), up fourfold from SGD1 million (USD816, 000) it achieved in t
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Armin joins PCN grouping
November 9 - Armin Shipping & International Transport has joined the Project Cargo Network (PCN) as the grouping's third member in Iran.
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DNK appoints new insurance director
November 9 - Norway based war risk insurance specialist DNK (Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib) has named G
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Skeptical outlook from HSH Nordbank
November 8 - The continuing euro sovereign debt crisis and the general economic downturn in the maritime freight sector has prompted German bank HSH Nordbank to state that it needs much higher provisions for losses on its shipping loans.
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DHL holds 'solid' in volatile environment
November 8 - Releasing financial figures for the third quarter of 2012 Frank Appel, ceo of logistics services giant Deutsche Post DHL, commented that despite challenging market conditions, the group delivered "a solid performance in the third quarter and