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    Celebrations for Almajdouie

    2010-11-04T00:00:00Z

    November 4 - The Saudi-based Almajdouie Group is celebrating after being named number one in the Innovation for Business Sector category of the Saudi Innovation Index 2010.

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    ALE and C.A.T.T. combine forces

    2010-11-04T00:00:00Z

    November 4 - An agreement has been reached for ALE (Abnormal Load Engineering), a specialist in heavy lift handling and C.A.T.T (Chartering and Transportation Company of Tunisia), member of the CEE Network, to set up a joint venture to act in the field of

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    Alabama lifting solutions workshop soon

    2010-11-04T00:00:00Z

    November 4 - Shaun Sipe, VP of human capital at Barnhart Crane & Rigging, is one of the panel of speakers at the Maritime Lifting Solutions Workshop, which takes place early next month from December 7-9 in Mobile, Alabama, USA.

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    Steder Group and Hansaeng Express work together on Thai project

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    November 3 - Rhoon, Netherlands-based logistics provider Steder Group has arranged the transport of a consignment of absorber vessels associated with a petrochemical plant project in Thailand.

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    Vanguard develops new configuration for Metso move

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    November 3 - Heavy lift and plant relocation specialist, Vanguard, has successfully completed the transportation of three crystallisers from Metso's manufacturing yard to the Durban harbour quayside using a brand new trailer configuration.

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    FIATA to present forwarders' perspective at TIACA's Air Cargo Forum

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    September 3 - The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has accepted an invitation from The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) to give a forwarders' perspective on logistics and supply chain issues at TIACA's 25th In

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    Heavy lift and project cargo ports bring fresh air to the industry

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    November 3 - In January 2011, under the auspices of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), the World Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI) will introduce the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), an international standard for calculating emissions

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    GPLN adds to Indian network

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    November 3 - Navigators Logistics Pvt. Ltd. has joined the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN).

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    Steder Group returns giant hammer set from the UK

    2010-11-02T00:00:00Z

    November 2 - Rhoon, Netherlands-based Steder Group has built on is success in moving a giant hammer to the UK in March, 2010 by organising the return of the equipment to The Netherlands.

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    Konecranes expands Moroccan company

    2010-11-02T00:00:00Z

    November 2 - Konecranes has acquired 100 percent of the shares in port crane service and modernisation company Techniplus S.A.R.L. in Morocco which has 120 employees and net sales of EUR7 million (2009) (USD9.7 million). The value of the acquisition has n

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    Braemar Marine merger into Braemar Falconer

    2010-11-02T00:00:00Z

    November 2 - Braemar Shipping Services plc announced yesterday the merger of subsidiary Braemar Marine into the existing survey and risk control operations of Braemar Falconer.

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    Air charter oils the wheels of crew change

    2010-11-02T00:00:00Z

    November 2 - One of the main factors that create success in offshore oil and gas development is the safe and timely movement of staff and equipment.

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    All eyes on Amsterdam for air cargo show

    2010-11-02T00:00:00Z

    November 2 - Billed as the world's biggest international air cargo exhibition, Amsterdam will be hosting the 25th International Air Cargo Forum & Exposition (ACF) starting today and organised every other year by The International Air Cargo Association (TI

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    Acosta y Aguayo joins AOP Project Partners

    2010-11-02T00:00:00Z

    November 2 - Santiago, Chile-based Acosta y Aguayo SA has joined the project forwarder network, AOP Project Partners.

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    PD Ports shows delicate touch

    2010-11-01T00:00:00Z

    November 1 - Moving 75 tonne nacelle units from a ship to a specialist vehicle took some delicate touches from PD Ports' stevedoring team at the Port of Immingham.

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    No bridge too far

    2010-11-01T00:00:00Z

    November 1 - Holland Moving & Rigging Supplies has developed a hydrostatically driven module initially designed for transporting 272 tonne bridge tub girders.

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    UK forwarders warn against knee-jerk reaction to air cargo security

    2010-11-01T00:00:00Z

    November 1 - The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarders and other cargo interests, says that whilst the UK Government is likely to review all aspects of air cargo security following the incident a

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    Taking project forwarding acumen to a higher level

    2010-11-01T00:00:00Z

    November 1 - Project cargo training designed to fast track skills that otherwise could take many years to acquire and aimed at "rising stars" in companies who want to strengthen team working in the heavy lift project forwarding sector, was held as part of

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    Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International - Media Kit 2011

    2010-11-01T00:00:00Z

    November 1 - HLPFI Media Kit 2011 is now ready for download. We endeavour to continue our work in putting out cutting-edge industry reports and articles and look forward to all our community members for continued support.

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    Samson tests and proves synthetic heavy lift slings

    2010-10-29T00:00:00Z

    October 29 - Samson, a world leader in performance cordage, has recently completed extensive testing on high-performance synthetic rope slings, resulting in a greater understanding of the critical elements that affect sling performance in a variety of con