All Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International articles in September 2016 – Page 3

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    Seaforth prototype ready for action

    2016-09-22T00:00:00Z

    September 22 - Ballast Water Containers (BWC), a company set up by Glasgow based Malin Group, has recently begun trials with its Seaforth containerised ballast water treatment system (BWTS).

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    Logistics Plus moves tank quartet

    2016-09-21T00:00:00Z

    September 21 - Logistics Plus has coordinated the delivery of four 1,038-tonne gas tanks from Ulsan, South Korea to Portland in Oregon, USA.

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    Gebrüder Weiss opens in Izmir

    2016-09-21T00:00:00Z

    September 21 - Gebrüder Weiss has expanded its presence in Turkey with the opening of a new office in Izmir.

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    Drydock sails with ZOMC

    2016-09-21T00:00:00Z

    September 21 - ZPMC-OTL Marine Contractor (ZOMC) has transported an 883 ft x 174 ft (269 m x 53 m) drydock - dubbed Ex-Machinist (AFDB-8) - from Guam in Micronesia to Shanghai, China on board its heavy transport vessel Zhen Hua 28.

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    Long Beach names interim ceo

    2016-09-21T00:00:00Z

    September 21 - The Long Beach board of harbour commissioners is holding a meeting today to consider the appointment of Duane Kenagy as the Port of Long Beach's interim chief executive officer, following the resignation of Jon Slangerup.

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    PrimoCargo engines ahead

    2016-09-21T00:00:00Z

    September 21 - PrimoCargo has coordinated the transport of four diesel generator engine sets, weighing 125 tonnes each, from Frederikshavn in Denmark to Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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    ABC adds Seattle flights

    2016-09-21T00:00:00Z

    September 21 - AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has launched twice-weekly Boeing 747 freighter services from Moscow, Russia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the USA.

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    Sarens wins record contract

    2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

    September 20 - Sarens has been awarded what it claims is the largest contract in its history by Tengizchevroil (TCO) for its Future Growth Project and Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FGP-WPMP) in Kazakhstan.

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    Cargolux confirms Zehren

    2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

    September 20 - Following the resignation of Jason Holt last month, the Cargolux board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Claude Zehren as its new executive vice president and nominated person for flight operations.

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    NWSA posts breakbulk slide

    2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

    September 20 - The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) recorded a 29 percent year-on-year drop in breakbulk volumes for the period covering January - August 2016.

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    Boskalis gets Works Council approval

    2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

    September 20 - Royal Boskalis Westminster (Boskalis) has confirmed that its Works Council has unanimously rendered a positive advice on its fleet rationalisation plan.

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    PEMA adds officers and members

    2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

    September 20 - The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has added two new members and appointed four new officers to its committees.

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    Ro-ro growth in Abu Dhabi

    2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

    September 20 - Abu Dhabi Ports achieved a 4 percent year-on-year increase in ro-ro volumes handled in the first half of 2016.

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    GPA names McCarthy

    2016-09-19T00:00:00Z

    September 19 - The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has appointed Ed McCarthy as its new chief operating officer.

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    Thorco and UHL join forces

    2016-09-19T00:00:00Z

    September 19 - Thorco Shipping and United Heavy Lift (UHL) have combined their respective fleets and expertise to create Thorco Projects.

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    Canadian breakbulk terminal planned

    2016-09-19T00:00:00Z

    September 19 - The Port of Prince Rupert has signed a feasibility assessment agreement with SSA Marine and its subsidiary, Western Stevedoring, to explore the viability of a breakbulk and bulk terminal located on Kaien Island.

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    Baldwins outsources haulage operations

    2016-09-19T00:00:00Z

    September 19 - UK crane rental company Baldwins Crane Hire has inked an agreement with North Yorkshire based Metcalfe Farms Haulage for the outsourcing of its haulage operations.

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    Daimler unveils North American flagship

    2016-09-19T00:00:00Z

    September 19 - Daimler Trucks North America has presented its new heavy-duty Freightliner Cascadia, which it says is the most advanced truck it has ever produced.

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    McAleese in administration

    2016-09-19T00:00:00Z

    September 19 - Australia's McAleese Group, which operates a heavy haulage and lifting business, has entered into voluntary administration.

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    Polish tunnel takes shape

    2016-09-16T00:00:00Z

    September 16 - Mammoet has installed the second section of the TK tunnel in Warsaw, Poland.