All Ports and terminals articles – Page 485

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    South Africa's Imperial buys German logistics company

    2011-10-05T00:00:00Z

    October 5 - South African transport group Imperial Holdings will pay USD368 million to buy a German logistics company, in a move that bulks up its presence in Europe, even as the region struggles with an uncertain outlook.

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    Safmarine corporate functions to be incorporated into Maersk Line

    2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

    October 4 - Safmarine's internal support and management functions will be integrated into those of its sister company Maersk Line, with the closure of the former's HQ and the maintenance of the brand within the Maersk Liner Business portfolio.

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    GAC delivers tub collar to UAE

    2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

    October 3 - Preparation was the key to success when GAC handled a giant shipment from China to the United Arab Emirates.

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    BBC Chartering goes global with project division

    2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

    October 4 - BBC Chartering is establishing a global project division "aiming at the exclusive delivery of high-profile heavy lift project tenders".

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    GAC establishes dedicated humanitarian aid team

    2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

    October 4 - The GAC Group has formed a dedicated team to focus on providing vital logistics support for humanitarian aid efforts around the world.

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    Agility names new general manager for Denmark

    2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

    October 4 - Global logistics provider, Agility, has appointed Army Pedersen as general manager of its operations in Denmark, responsible for the expansion of the business and customer relationships in Denmark.

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    GAC delivers tub collar to UAE

    2011-10-03T00:00:00Z

    October 3 - Preparation was the key to success when GAC handled a giant shipment from China to the United Arab Emirates.

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    Wilhelmsen Ships Service expands network in China

    2011-09-30T00:00:00Z

    September 30 - Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has opened a new full service office in Ningbo, providing a comprehensive range of ships agency and maritime logistics services, giving the company five offices in mainland China.

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    Panalpina opens for business in Jaipur

    2011-09-30T00:00:00Z

    September 30 - Panalpina has opened in Jaipur, India and says that its new branch office is expected to play an important role in the company's global growth strategy.

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    Heavy transformer moved by Albacor Shipping

    2011-09-30T00:00:00Z

    September 30 - Albacor Shipping, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) network, has handled the delivery of a transformer more than 28 m long and weighing more than 442 tonnes from the Port of Baltimore to Weirton, USA.

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    Upgraded shipping service will help boost African trade

    2011-09-30T00:00:00Z

    September 30 - Safmarine says the addition of Beira and an eastbound Toamasina call on its weekly shipping service between Southern Africa and Asia (the Safari 3 service)will help boost trade between southern Africa and Asia.

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    LCL Logistix India Pvt Ltd joins PCN in India

    2011-09-29T00:00:00Z

    September 29 - The Project Cargo Network (PCN) now has four members in India with the appointment of LCL Logistix India Pvt Ltd, further strengthening its representation in the region.

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    Wine is fine for France Cargo International

    2011-09-29T00:00:00Z

    September 29 - France Cargo International, a member of the WCAPN organisation, has completed the transportation of six special tanks used for storing wine.

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    Safmarine spreads tracking app message on YouTube

    2011-09-29T00:00:00Z

    September 29 - Back in the day, you were lucky to know what hemisphere your cargo was in once it slipped over the horizon. Now, thanks to a new app launched by shipping line Safmarine a cargo client can know to the metre where their precious cargo is on t

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    Air Charter Service now open in Los Angeles

    2011-09-29T00:00:00Z

    September 29 - Air Charter Service, a leading aircraft charter specialist, continues its global expansion as it opens the cargo department of its second US office in Los Angeles - to complement its established operation in New York.

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    Holleman moves heavy turbine

    2011-09-28T00:00:00Z

    September 28 - Holleman Bulgaria OOD, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) and Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) networks, has transported a heavy water turbine measuring more than 10.5 m long and over five metres in height and width, destined

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    Fairstar wins rig transport contract

    2011-09-28T00:00:00Z

    September 28 - Fairstar Heavy Transport has been awarded a new transportation contract by Hercules Offshore to transport the Hercules 185 jack-up rig from Port Gentil, Gabon to either Pascagoula, Mississippi or Bahrain using the Fairstar semi-submersible

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    Philco International joins Project Cargo Network

    2011-09-28T00:00:00Z

    September 28 - The Project Cargo Network (PCN) has its first official member in France - Philco International.

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    ALS ships demolition equipment to Kiwi earthquake zone

    2011-09-28T00:00:00Z

    September 28 - The Abnormal Load Services (International) Ltd project team in Hull, UK, has organised the first export charter shipment of a demolition machine for UK demolition company Coleman & Company.

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    Grimaldi newbuild reinforces Hamburg-West Africa connections

    2011-09-28T00:00:00Z

    September 28 - Earlier this week, the port of Hamburg saw the first sailing of Grimaldi's newbuilding, Grande Sierra Leone, from the Unikai terminal on the line's West Africa service.