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    Join us on LinkedIn

    2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - The Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International LinkedIn group complements HLPFI in print and online and offers you the opportunity to discuss key issues and network with your peers and a wide cross-section of industry experts.

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    Saipem double for Fairstar

    2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - Fairstar Heavy Transport has been awarded two contracts by Saipem to provide marine transportation services for the Golden Eagle Project in the North Sea. The total contract value is EUR11.99 million (USD15.7 million).

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    Holleman handles Serbian refinery components

    2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - Holleman Transport D.o.o., the Serbian member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC), has arranged the transport of several heavy components destined for a refinery in Pan

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    Ports America HQ on the move

    2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - Ports America has relocated its group office from Iselin to Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.

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    ALE bridges the gap

    2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - A pair of bridge placement contracts has shown the sort of strategic heavy-lift, transport and installation services that UK-based ALE is capable of.

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    SDV invests in FAST Overseas Group and FAST France

    2012-01-26T00:00:00Z

    January 26 - After several years of cooperation, SDV International Logistics has taken a minority interest in the FAST Overseas Group, which has a presence in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Italy.

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    Damen Shipyards receives three orders for five pontoons

    2012-01-26T00:00:00Z

    January 26 - Damen Pontoons & Barges has signed three contracts for a total of five purpose-built Damen Stan Pontoons (SPo): two Damen Stan Pontoons 6511 for Mammoet Maritime (The Netherlands), two Stan Pontoons 8916 ICE for Silverburn Shipping (I.O.M.) L

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    Oil and gas executives ready to spend as industry confidence rises

    2012-01-26T00:00:00Z

    January 26 - Oil and gas industry leaders have forecast improved performance and higher levels of capital expenditure this year, despite concerns over global economic instability, according to a new report on the future of the sector.

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    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens in Moscow

    2012-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a second Russian office in Moscow in addition to its presence in St Petersburg.

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    Fairstar Heavy Transport set to take delivery of Forte in late May

    2012-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - Fairstar Heavy Transport says it will take delivery of the 50,000 dwt semi-submersible newbuilding Forte, which is currently under construction by Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI) in China, on May 23, 2012.

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    PCN welcomes Hawk Customs & Freight

    2012-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - Hawk Customs & Freight (NZ) Ltd has joined the Project Cargo Network (PCN) as a member in New Zealand.

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    African network expansion for Emirates SkyCargo African network expansion for Emirates SkyCargo

    2012-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - Emirates freight division, Emirates SkyCargo is enhancing its operations on African trade routes, with the launch of flights to Lusaka and Harare on February 1, 2012, bringing its weekly cargo capacity into and out of the continent to more th

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    Progressive on track for siding opening

    2012-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - US over-dimensional rail freight operator Progressive Rail is close to completion of a 1.6 km passing track that will boost volumes of rail car interchange between the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Progressive Rail's Wisconsin Northern Rail

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    Training improves communication skills for project forwarders

    2012-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - Project forwarders whose first language is not English and who want to refine their negotiation and business communication skills have the opportunity to undertake the Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management course running in c

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    Cargolux renews IOSA certificate

    2012-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - After successfully concluding the required audits, Cargolux Airlines International S.A. has renewed its IOSA (International Air Transport Association - IATA - Operational Safety Audit) certificate for the second time.

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    Asco takes the plaudits

    2012-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - Asco Freight Management has won the Project Forwarding Award at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) awards in London, UK. Allseas Global Logistics, Peters & May, and Premier Showfreight were runners-up.

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    World Airways teams up with Silk Way Airlines for US military cargoes

    2012-01-24T00:00:00Z

    January 24 - World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, and Silk Way Airlines have completed a teaming agreement to provide outsized air freight service to the US military.

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    Norwind Installer selects Ulstein as design partner for offshore vessel

    2012-01-23T00:00:00Z

    December 23 - Norwegian based NorWind Installer contracted the ULSTEIN Dutch design offices Ulstein Sea of Solutions and Ulstein IDEA Equipment Solutions as their design partners for a new foundation installation vessel for the offshore wind industry. The

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    Clipper Projects opens for business in Mumbai

    2012-01-23T00:00:00Z

    January 23 - Clipper Projects has opened a new office in Mumbai; India and sees the opening of Clipper Projects India as part of a strategic goal to move closer to its clients in the important and developing Indian market.

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    Panalpina is awarded global E&P contract with BP

    2012-01-23T00:00:00Z

    January 23 - BP and Panalpina have signed a strategic services master agreement that will tap into the latter's oil and gas and Panprojects experience.