Middle East news – Page 96
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Coyne Airways steps up Afghan presence with launch of Boeing 747-400
September 16 - Coyne Airways is stepping up its cargo services to Afghanistan with the introduction of a weekly Boeing 747-400 freighter service from Dubai to Bagram.
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Topaz delivers deck structure
September 13 - Dubai-based Topaz Energy and Marine has completed the delivery of a deck structure for a Mobile Offshore Production Unit and storage (MOPUstor).
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Kita Logistics continues its decade of support for Turkish green energy
September 10 - Istanbul-based project forwarder Kita Logistics has been involved in significant movements this year in support of alternative energy production in Turkey.
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Almajdouie secures major SATORP business
September 9 - Dammam-based Almajdouie Heavylift Transport & Engineering (MHL) has succeeded in securing six tranches of forwarding and shipping support for SATROP, SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL Refining & Petrochemical Company from a number of highly-regarded Korean
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Kita delivers almost 1,000 tonnes of transformers to North Africa
September 8 - Istanbul-based project forwarder Kita Logistics has been involved in the movement of almost 1,000 tonnes of transformers to a project in North Africa.
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Coyne Airways backs soccer push by Pacific islands
September 8 - UK-based all-cargo airline Coyne Airlines is placing its logo on the shirts of a national football team as it takes its first steps towards being recognised on the world football map.
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A 'busy and intense' heavy lift weekend for Allseas
September 3 - Specialist UK-based project and out of gauge freight forwarder Allseas Global Logistics handled a brace of heavy lift project cargoes from the UK to destinations in the Middle East and Asia over just one recent weekend.
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More contracts for Dockwise
September 2 - Dockwise has been awarded a dozen heavy marine transport and engineering contracts by its subsidiary Dockwise Shipping with a total value of almost USD37 million.
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service completes major project contract in Saudi
August 30 - Wilhelmsen Ships Service says it has completed a significant project in Saudi Arabia which saw the company move equipment and parts totalling 32,000 tonnes over difficult road networks destined for the construction site of the new Al Safwa cem
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Heavy lift and project work holds up for Agility
August 16 - Second quarter results for 2010 continue to reflect a pivotal year for Agility as the US troop drawdown in Iraq continues and some of its large US government contracts enter their final option year.
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Air charter companies rally to aid Pakistan flood victims
August 16 - London-based Air Charter Service has provided significant lift of aid to victims of the Pakistan floods through a range of aircraft types secured by its global network of offices.
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UAE distributor for Modulift
August 10 - Modulift, a leading supplier of spreader beams and heavy lifting equipment, has appointed Alnasr Technical Trading Agencies as exclusive distributor in the United Arab Emirates.
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Cargolux Expands Saudi Arabia Service
August 5 - Cargolux has introduced a weekly flight to Riyadh, adding to its twice weekly service to Dammam.
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Syria's Nazha & Darwish joins GPLN
August 2 - Damascus-based Nazha & Darwish is the latest appointment for the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN), the non-exclusive network of independent companies specialising in international projects movements, as well as specialised lifts and hand
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Air cargo demand rises by more than a quarter
July 28 - Air cargo demand jumped by more than a quarter in June compared with a year ago according to a monthly report from IATA, the International Air Transport Association.
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TT Club continues support for FIATA's training initiative
July 28 - FIATA has revealed the names of the four regional finalists who will be competing for the title of Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year 2010 and a prize that includes hands-on training experience at one of TT Club's regional centres
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Congestion in Damman
July 27 - The Saudi Arabian port of Dammam is seeing such severe congestion that shipping lines are considering bypassing the port, according to local media reports.
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service on the move in Dubai
July 26 - After 28 years on Dubai Creek, Wilhelmsen Ships Service has moved to new office premises in Dubai, closer to Jebel Ali Port and the newly opened Dubai World Central, which is set to be the world's largest integrated sea and air logistics hub.
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Hovercraft fly with Peters & May
July 23 - Peters & May has secured a major new contract with Southampton, UK-based Griffon Hoverwork.
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Chapman Freeborn helps Kyrgyzstan refugees
July 21 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has delivered over 1,000 tonnes of aid cargo in support of the humanitarian efforts in Southern Kyrgyzstan.