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    Transcar Partnership Wins Barzan Gas Project In Qatar

    2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

    November 29 - Transcar Projects says that its successful partnership with Tatsumi Shokai in Japan has helped secure the turnkey logistics award for the USD10.3 billion Barzan Gas Project in Qatar from JGC.

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    ALE claims cost saving hat-trick

    2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

    November 29 - Global heavy lift and transportation company ALE have completed three major projects using the 1,200 tonne capacity Gottwald AK912-1.

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    Famous Pacific Shipping targets new members in new markets

    2011-11-28T00:00:00Z

    November 28 - Following its recent AGM, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group has resolved to increase membership of the worldwide network of forwarders in specific geographical areas, to further strengthen the group's claims to be a leading player in the glo

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    MSL Express joins the WPA Network

    2011-11-28T00:00:00Z

    November 28 - The New York, Shanghai and Chengdu offices of MSL Express have joined the Worldwide Partners Alliance (WPA), a rapidly expanding global network of independently owned and operated freight forwarders and other niche-market specialists, includ

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    ALE offers innovative solution for offshore installation

    2011-11-28T00:00:00Z

    November 28 - ALE has successfully installed a Riser Access Tower (RAT) weighing 800 tonnes using an innovative design for offshore installation.

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    Van der Vlist gets a grip with an offshore industry movement

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    November 25 - European abnormal and heavy haulage provider Van der Vlist Special and Heavy Transport recently completed a convoy movement comprising of four vehicles to move a set of gripper rings for the offshore industry.

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    DHL Industrial Projects claims record at Indian port

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    November 25 - The Industrial Projects arm of global forwarder DHL has undertaken the movement of a consignment of six items, each weighing between 165 and 850 tonnes, between South Korea and India utilising a self-propelled ro-ro barge. Three of the items

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    Major project consignment to China for Oy Hacklin Logistics

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    November 25 - Finnish project cargo forwarder Oy Hacklin Logistics has been involved in a major project shipment from Northern Europe to China that involved significant hinterland transport headaches.

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    Alstom plans two sites for production of offshore wind turbines

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    November 25 - Following the call for tenders for offshore wind energy launched in July 2011 by the French Government, Alstom is planning to establish up to two sites dedicated to the production of components and to the assembly of 6 MW offshore wind turbi

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    Allseas Global Logistics rewarded for delivery of critical shipment to Japan

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    November 25 - Allseas Global Logistics is celebrating after being named Project/Heavylift Forwarder of the Year in the International Freighting Weekly awards.

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    On the road with ALE Heavylift SA

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    November 25 - South Africa's road system saw significant high and heavy movements handled by ALE Heavylift SA.

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    Ghana's Macro Group joins the WPA Network

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - Ghanaian transport operator, The Macro Group, which includes Macro Shipping and Macro Logistics, has joined the Worldwide Partners Alliance (WPA), a global network of independently owned and operated freight forwarders, including those with

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    PNG LNG Project fuels PNG heavy lift growth

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - German materials handling equipment manufacturer Demag Cranes has supplied its first Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) to Papua New Guinea (PNG).

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    Hamburg and Kiel debuts at Turkish logistics fair

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - From December 8-10, the Port of Hamburg will be presenting itself for the first time at the logitrans Transport Logistics trade fair in Istanbul.

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    Damen Shipyards launches new website

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - Dutch shipyard group Damen Shipyards, a global company with 35 shipyards and employing over 6,000 people, has planted its flag on the world wide web with the launch of a new website - www.damen.nl

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    Will near-sourcing trends rewrite some project cargo business?

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - The move by global industrial equipment giant Caterpillar to open a new, 85,000 sq m facility in Victoria, Texas is the latest evidence of US manufacturers beginning to 'near source' manufacturing, a business trend that may have implications

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    Don't miss out on reduced fees, say Breakbulk South America organisers

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - Organisers of the first Breakbulk South America Congress 2011, to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil from December on 6-7 are asking heavy lift and project forwarders interested in attending the event not to lose the opportunity totake advantage o

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    Investment in new ships helping to unlock West African potential

    2011-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - Regional shipping specialist, Safmarine, says its investment in six new multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) is a clear indication of the company's long term commitment to the breakbulk and project cargo market.

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    Tuscor Lloyds ships water treatment plant

    2011-11-23T00:00:00Z

    November 23 - Four wooden cases containing a water treatment plant have been loaded as breakbulk cargo and shipped by Tuscor Lloyds from Felixstowe, UK to Jebel Ali, UAE.

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    FESCO Russian Pacific Line's first sailing departs from Tacoma

    2011-11-23T00:00:00Z

    November 23 - The first sailing of FESCO Russian Pacific Line's new direct all water service to Vladivostok has departed from the Port of Tacoma offering a direct fortnightly ro-ro service to Vladivostok and all points in the Russian Far East.