All North America articles – Page 182

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    A rolling stone helped along by Emmert International

    2012-03-08T00:00:00Z

    March 8 - A rolling stone may gather no moss, especially if it is a handled by heavy haul transportation and rigging experts Emmert International and a valuable piece of art.

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    Santo Domingo on track, thanks to Multitrade Spain

    2012-03-07T00:00:00Z

    March 7 - Multitrade Spain, a Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) network member, worked with its Dominican company Multitrade Dominicana to be awarded a second contract of 45 metro cars, for the second metro line in Santo Domingo, Domenica.

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    Mammoet's new PTC completes test programme

    2012-03-07T00:00:00Z

    March 7 - Global tailor-made heavy lifting and transport solutions manufacturer Mammoet has completed the test programme of its three new PTC 140/200 DS (Platform, Twin ring, Containerised) cranes at Westdorpe, The Netherlands.

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    Bishop Lifting Products adds Oklahoma City

    2012-03-07T00:00:00Z

    March 7 - Bishop Lifting Products (BLP), a fabricator and distributor of slings and rigging supplies, has opened a regional office in Oklahoma City, USA, with the intention of being a 'one-stop source for servicing the oilfield rigging needs in the Mid-Co

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    AN-124 documentary reaches film festival final

    2012-03-06T00:00:00Z

    March 6 - A documentary produced in association with Volga-Dnepr Group that charts the history of the Antonov AN-124-100 'Ruslan' freighter aircraft is a finalist in this year's New York Festivals (NYF) International Television & Film Awards.

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    Gulf Stream Marine recapitalised

    2012-03-02T00:00:00Z

    March 2 - The CapStreet Group, LLC and Crutchfield Capital Corporation has reported the majority recapitalisation of Gulf Stream Marine, Inc by CapStreet Group. Crutchfield served as the exclusive financial advisor to Gulf Stream Marine throughout the tra

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    Wilhelmsen Ships Service extends capabilities in South America

    2012-03-02T00:00:00Z

    March 2 - Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is keen to extend its reach in South America amid predictions that industry growth will focus on the offshore sector.

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    Chinese market coming of age

    2012-03-01T00:00:00Z

    March 1 - US management consulting firm A.T. Kearney is "very optimistic" about the prospects for China's breakbulk market, saying important structural changes in the country's economy and a growing sophistication among Chinese shippers suggest opportunit

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    Chinese Customs improving

    2012-02-28T00:00:00Z

    February 28 - By Colum Murphy at Breakbulk China in Shanghai

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    Georgia on Caterpillar's mind

    2012-02-22T00:00:00Z

    February 22 - The ease of accessing the major ports of Savannah and Charleston on the US East Coast has been cited by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar as a major factor in its decision to site a new manufacturing facility in Georgia.

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    BBC Chartering starts Euro-Asia service

    2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

    February 21 - BBC Chartering has started a new liner service connecting Europe and Asia.

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    Sensitive projects hat trick for Rhenus Logistics

    2012-02-20T00:00:00Z

    February 20 - The French Industrial Project department of Rhenus Logistics (former Wincanton Mondia) has completed three sensitive projects in Russia, France and Qatar.

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    Widdows to take over from Steffens at Rickmers

    2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

    February 16 - After ten very successful years with the Rickmers Group and especially, with Rickmers-Linie, Jan B Steffens will, by 31 March 2012, step down from the twin positions of CEO of Rickmers Holding and of Rickmers-Linie although he will continue

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    SRT on track

    2012-02-13T00:00:00Z

    February 13 - Houston, Texas-based over-dimensional railroad car operator Specialized Rail Transport (SRT) undertook significant rail movements at the end of last year, including one movement that required a total logistics package, involving lifting, loa

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    Harbour project receives additional funding

    2012-02-13T00:00:00Z

    February 13 - The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) has received an additional USD 2.5 million in construction funding.

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    Mui-Fong Goh to deliver keynote Breakbulk China address

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    February 10 - Global management consultant Mui-Fong Goh, a partner at global management consultancy A.T. Kearney, will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural Breakbulk China conference and exhibition later this month.

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    ICS board meeting focuses on piracy and emissions

    2012-02-08T00:00:00Z

    February 8 - The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose member national shipowners' associations represent all sectors and trades and more than 80 percent of the world merchant fleet, met in London earlier his week.

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    Infrastructure UK boss to address Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum

    2012-02-08T00:00:00Z

    February 8 - Leaders from many of the biggest infrastructure projects in the world, including the GBP50 billion Plan Nord project in Canada, the GBP16 billion UK Crossrail scheme, the GBP12 billion Rio/S

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    ACL's starts weekly ro-ro service to Russia and Finland

    2012-02-08T00:00:00Z

    February 8 - Atlantic Container Line is set to start a new, weekly ro-ro service from the USA and Canada to Russia and Finland and says it will be the fastest and most frequent service available in the market.