All articles by HeavyLiftPFI – Page 294

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    Hunting looks at sale of E.A. Gibson

    2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

    January 6 - Energy services group Hunting has confirmed that discussions have commenced with the management of E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers concerning the potential sale of the business to an Employee Benefit Trust established on behalf of Gibson employees.

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    Alternative to steel chain lashing impresses

    2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

    DSM Dyneema has formed a strategic partnership with Bergen, Norway based Load Solutions for the development, manufacturing, sales and marketing of link chains made with Dyneema fibre rather than the traditional steel.

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    AGL puts the heat on

    2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

    January 6 - Alexander Global Logistics (AGL) has transported another 100-tonne heat exchanger from Berlin to Hamburg as part of an ongoing project.

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    Trenchformer resides in Moerdijk

    2015-01-05T00:00:00Z

    January 5 - Van der Vlist's Moerdijk terminal has played host to Boskalis' specialised multipurpose cable trencher, Trenchformer, over the past few months.

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    H

    2015-01-05T00:00:00Z

    January 5 - Ingar Skiaker, ceo of H

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    Venice going offshore

    2015-01-05T00:00:00Z

    January 5 - The Venice Port Authority has taken another step forward with its innovative offshore-onshore port transfer system.

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    McDermott inks Mexican Gulf deal

    2015-01-05T00:00:00Z

    January 5 - McDermott International has secured contracts from Mexico's Pemex Corporation to install the offshore jacket, deck and piles for the Ayatsil-A drilling platform in the Bay of Campeche, Gulf of Mexico.

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    Blue Water strengthens ties with Semco

    2015-01-05T00:00:00Z

    January 5 - Blue Water Shipping has signed a contract to provide logistics services on a global scale to project engineering company Semco Maritime.

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    ISS appoints Blom

    2015-01-05T00:00:00Z

    January 5 - Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has enhanced its African management team with the appointment of Riaan Blom as vice president, sales for the region.

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    Trans Global acquires Natco

    2015-01-05T00:00:00Z

    January 5 - UK-based Trans Global Projects has acquired Swiss project logistics specialist Natco in a multimillion dollar deal.

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    'Can do' attitude needed in 2015

    2015-01-05T00:00:00Z

    January 5 - A can-do attitude is required during 2015 in order to successfully meet the challenges faced by the shipping industry, says international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.

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    Crew rescued from listing car transporter

    2015-01-04T00:00:00Z

    January 4 - The crew of Hoegh Osaka, a car transporter which ran aground off the south coast of the UK, have been safely rescued.

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    Offshore structures test Coordinadora

    2015-01-02T00:00:00Z

    January 2 - Coordinadora has transported two concrete gravity-based structures, weighing 11,700 tonnes and 10,900 tonnes respectively, from Cartagena, Spain to Invergordon in Scotland.

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    Bellville Rodair becomes OIA

    2015-01-02T00:00:00Z

    January 2 - Following the successful integration of Bellville Rodair International's operations into the OIA Global group, the company has decided to name all of its activities under the OIA Global banner.

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    Martin Bencher appoints Australian head

    2015-01-02T00:00:00Z

    January 2 - Martin Bencher has appointed Mikkel Kristensen as the new managing director of Martin Bencher Australia in Sydney.

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    The Friday Flyer - January 2nd 2015

    2015-01-02T00:00:00Z

    A round-up of HLPFI's top shipments from 2014.

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    HongFa lines up new MPV service

    2014-12-31T00:00:00Z

    December 31 - Recently established HongFa Shipping has confirmed that it is ready to start its new liner service.

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    Sky Dragon takes flight

    2014-12-31T00:00:00Z

    December 31 - Aeroscraft Corporation (Aeros) has begun production on its newest airship design under FAA certification - the 40E Sky Dragon.

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    Hareket powers ahead

    2014-12-31T00:00:00Z

    December 31 - Hareket has transported and installed two GE gas turbine and generator sets from Samsun port to the Ic Anadolu combined cycle power plant in Kirikkale, Turkey.

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    Both sides lock horns in US port dispute

    2014-12-30T00:00:00Z

    December 30 - The union representing dockworkers at ports along the US West Coast has requested that "key decision makers" become involved in its contract talks with the group acting on behalf of employers.