All North America articles – Page 171
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ABC takes delivery of third B747-8F
January 7 - Moscow-headquartered AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of the Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of its third B747-8 freighter. The new aircraft made its first commercial flight from Seattle - Moscow Sheremetyevo via Hong Kong.
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The Friday Flyer
January 4 - While many are still recovering from New Year celebrations, our Asian readers have the Lunar New Year to look forward to next month.
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SC&RA hosts Specialized Transportation Symposium 2013
January 4 - The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) will be hosting the Specialized Transport Symposium in Orlando, USA, between February 27 and March 1, 2013.
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Boeing records successful 2012
January 4 - Seattle-headquartered Boeing Commercial Airplanes secured 1,203 aircraft orders in 2012 - the second highest number in the company's history. It delivered 601 aircraft during the calendar year - the most since 1999 - whilst unfilled orders sto
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US port contract talks extended an additional week
January 3 - More good news from the USA where, having agreed to a 30-day extension of their current contract negotiations, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) have agreed to a further extension of the dea
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BNSF Logistics acquires EP-Team
January 2 - BNSF Logistics has acquired Texas-based global logistics project cargo provider EP-Team Inc.
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US port strike averted for now
December 31 - We end the year with some good news from the USA where the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) have agreed to a 30-day extension of the current labour contract and negotiations between them, thu
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BNSF Logistics acquires Albacor Shipping
December 31 - BNSF Logistics has acquired Albacor Shipping, the Toronto, Canada-based international global project and general cargo provider with locations across North America, Europe and Russia.
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Crowley announces management changes
December 28 - Jacksonville-headquartered Crowley Maritime Corporation has announced more organisational changes within its shipping and logistics team.
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The Friday Flyer
December 21 - Well, the Mayan day of apocalypse has arrived and so far, it appears to be passing over peacefully, meaning HLPFI staff will waste no time in getting out the tea and cake (nothing stronger) to mark the fact that the world is still here.
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Broker delivers steely performance
December 21 - Chapman Freeborn recently transported 95 tonnes of seamless steel tubes and couplings from Osaka, Japan to Houston, USA for a client in the oil and gas industry.
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Port strike looks imminent in USA
December 20 - Following the breakdown of talks between the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) union over the issue of container royalties, consignments being sent via oceanfreight to US east and gulf coast p
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Clipper Steel Services transports steel for the New York Freedom Tower
December 19 - Clipper Steel Services - sister company of specialist heavy lift line Clipper Projects - has transported a number of steel beams for the New York Freedom Tower which will become the centrepiece of the new World Trade Centre in Lower Manhatta
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Dockwise claims record with oil platform installation
December 19 - Dutch maritime contractor Dockwise has announced the record-breaking installation of one of the world's largest oil platforms.
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Samson rope expands R&D centre
December 19 - US-based high-performance rope manufacturer Samson has started a major expansion project at its Ferndale, Washington manufacturing facility and corporate offices.
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Shipowners say too little time to install ballast treatment systems
December 18 - The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents 80 percent of the world's merchant tonnage, has said that there is too little time to retrofit tens of thousands of vessels with ballast water treatment systems to comply with Uni
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COSCO Shipping confirms US and European joint ventures
December 17 - Further to our report in last week's Friday Flyer, COSCO Shipping Co Ltd (COSCOL) has confirmed that it has officially established joint ventures with NMA Maritime & Offshore Contractors bv, of the Netherlands.
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Clipper Steel Services celebrates its 20th anniversary
December 14 - Since it was formed In November 1992, Clipper Steel Services has made more than 800 voyages and says that 2012 will be a record year with more than 70 sailings from Europe to USA/Mexico.
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THE FRIDAY FLYER - DECEMBER 14TH 2012
As 2012 draws to its close, HLPFI staff and Friday Flyer readers around the world are wondering what 2013 will bring in the business of heavy lift and project cargo.
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Intermarine reveals special consultant
December 13 - Intermarine LLC, the New Orleans-headquartered marine logistics provider, has reported that John O Bomer IV will serve as special consultant to the ceo. His role will focus on the expansion of Intermarine's Africa service.