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    Century for Project Professionals Group

    2010-10-25T00:00:00Z

    October 25 - Heavy lift freight forwarding network, the Project Professionals Group has passed the 100 member milestone as a result of recent appointments internationally.

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    Great news for Beluga as vessel freed

    2010-10-25T00:00:00Z

    October 25 - Just one day after being captured and seized by pirates in the Indian Ocean, Beluga Fortune and her crew of 16 are free again with no ransom payment.

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    Cape Wind picks New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal

    2010-10-25T00:00:00Z

    October 25 - Massachusetts will construct a new marine terminal in New Bedford, which will accommodate the delivery, assembly and installation of offshore wind turbines for the Cape Wind project.

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    Port of Indiana marks 40th year with largest project shipment in port

    2010-10-25T00:00:00Z

    October 25 - The Port of Indiana is celebrating its 40th year in a big way - by handling the largest shipment of project cargo in the port's history.

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    Kuehne + Nagel posts record result

    2010-10-22T00:00:00Z

    October 22 - Kuehne + Nagel managed to expand its business volumes during the first nine months of this year, and the Group's EBITDA of CHF271 million USD278.4) in the third quarter marked a record in the company's history.

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    Wilh. Wilhelmsen says finance in place for ro-ro vessels

    2010-10-22T00:00:00Z

    October 22 - Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WWASA) has achieved a favourable loan financing through a Japanese export agreement for its two ro-ro vessels currently under construction at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan.

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    Exceptional trio for RHB Stevedoring & Warehousing

    2010-10-22T00:00:00Z

    October 22 - A trio of destinations from Rotterdam has been served by sailings of the heavy lift line Beluga working with its Waalhaven terminal stevedoring partner.

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    Europeans on the march in Asia

    2010-10-22T00:00:00Z

    October 22 - Rhenus AG & Co. KG has signed an agreement with the Pro-Log Group based in Asia to acquire a majority shareholding in the group. This will enable Rhenus to further consolidate its own network in Asia.

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    Volga-Dnepr president spells out importance of Russian air cargo

    2010-10-22T00:00:00Z

    October 22 - Russia's fast-growing air cargo industry will play an increasingly important role in helping to develop a thriving economy as long as the country continues to develop its airport infrastructure to manage the growth in throughput, Volga-Dnepr

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    Antwerp Port organises St Petersburg breakbulk forum

    2010-10-21T00:00:00Z

    October 21 - Antwerp Port Authority has organised a breakbulk forum at St Petersburg in recognition of the St Petersburg region's importance as a growth market for breakbulk and project cargo.

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    Breakbulk Americas hears evidence of a recovery

    2010-10-21T00:00:00Z

    October 21 - This year's Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference and Exhibition in Houston saw record levels of attendees and exhibitors.

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    ALE toasts reactor lift

    2010-10-21T00:00:00Z

    October 21 - ALE has successfully executed the installation of a 718 tonne reactor which was 33 m long and had a 4.2 m diameter at a petroleum refinery in Sines, Portugal.

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    Eide adds floating crane

    2010-10-21T00:00:00Z

    October 21 - Eide Lift 6 is the new name of the floating crane which Eide Marine Services has purchased from Aker Marine Contractors.

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    US Rigging association to recognise outstanding environmental achievement

    2010-10-21T00:00:00Z

    October 21 - As part of its commitment to "go green with increased awareness and visibility for environmental issues," the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has announced it will present an Environmental Award annually to one member compa

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    Able UK welcomes project's green light from planners

    2010-10-21T00:00:00Z

    October 21- Teesside-based Able UK, a specialist in the rehabilitation and development of disused sites and facilities, has welcomed approval for its GBP100 million (USD157.8) port-related logistics development in north east England.

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    Bigge Crane establishes east coast HQ

    2010-10-20T00:00:00Z

    October 20 - Bigge Crane and Rigging is expanding again, this time relocating its Richmond, Virginia location to a complex more than twice the size of the current yard.

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    Cement mill parts moved from China to Brazil by Beluga

    2010-10-20T00:00:00Z

    October 20 - Beluga Shipping has been involved in the movement of hugh cement mill components from China to Brazil.

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    Safmarine's first female engineer wins Seafarer of the Year Award

    2010-10-20T00:00:00Z

    October 20 - Marine engineer Kelly Klaasen has won the 2010 SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority) Seafarer of the Year Award - which aims to recognise the valuable contribution seafarers make to everyday life - was presented to Kelly's parents,

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    US Rigging association teams up with specialist trainer

    2010-10-20T00:00:00Z

    October 20 - The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) and Equipment Training Solutions, LLC (ETS) have rolled out a comprehensive Rigger Safety Training Course.

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    Pirates intensify attacks in new areas

    2010-10-20T00:00:00Z

    October 20 - Somali pirates intensified attacks away from their own coast and were responsible for 44 percent of the 289 piracy incidents on the world 's seas in the first nine months of 2010, according to a report published by the International Chamber o