All articles by HeavyLiftPFI – Page 559
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Bertling and BP agree long term contract
October 6 - F.H. Bertling has been awarded a long term contract for the global provision of freight forwarding, freight management and project logistics services to further support BP's worldwide operations.
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National Airlines wins B747-400F operating authority
October 6 - America's National Airlines, a unit of upstate New York's National Air Cargo Holdings, which provides military air freight to the Pentagon, has announced its initiation of Boeing 747-400F flight operations, having received regulatory certifica
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Alphaliner report says half newbuilds have more than 10,000 teu capacity
October 6 - According to analysis by Alphaliner, almost half of the containership capacity on order, or 48 percent, has capacities of more than 10,000 teu, with the average new containership size around 6,100 teu.
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Significant membership increase for WPA Network
October 5 - The Worldwide Partners Alliance (WPA), a global network of independently owned and operated freight forwarders, including those with a project cargo and heavy lift expertise, has seen a significant expansion of membership across the world.
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Emirates SkyCargo flies its heaviest single item ever
October 4 - Emirates SkyCargo came to the rescue of a ship undergoing repairs when it transported a 36 tonne rudder part - the heaviest single item ever carried by the freight division of Emirates Airline.
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Flying gets a little safer, thanks to Van der Vlist
October 5 - European abnormal and heavy haulage provider Van der Vlist has handled the movement of a vital piece of modern aviation training equipment from the United States to Europe - a full flight simulator from Miami to Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam.
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New contracts for Dockwise
October 5 - New contract wins and variation orders, revised payment terms for the Vanguard, and advances from certain clients, announced today by Dockwise will materially improve the company's cash flows and working capital in 2011 and 2012, says the comp
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SAL and Rolner Foundation digs deep for charity
October 5 - SAL and the Rolner Foundation have donated EUR20,000 (USD26,350) to the International Seamen's Club Duckdalben in Hamburg, whilst the crew of Anne-Sofie has donated EUR9,000 (USD11,800) to projects in Germany and the Philippines.
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CEVA extends the scope of agreement with Seadrill
October 4 - CEVA Logistics has extended its current freight management contract with offshore deepwater drilling company, Seadrill, to include the freight forwarding and supply chain logistics solutions for the Seadrill rigs operating in West Africa and t
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South Africa's Imperial buys German logistics company
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.