All North America articles – Page 208

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    Port of Mobile welcomes heavy lift barge crane

    2010-02-05T00:00:00Z

    February 5 - From May 2010, the Alabama State Port Authority and Barnhart Crane & Rigging will provide heavy lift barge crane services to cargo customers at the Port of Mobile.

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    Air Charter Service opens in Toronto

    2010-02-05T00:00:00Z

    February 5 - Air Charter Service has opened an office in Toronto to complement its existing operation in New York - bringing to ten the number of offices ACS now has worldwide.

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    Vancouver port projects strong 2010

    2010-02-05T00:00:00Z

    February 5 - Larry Paulson, executive director of the port of Vancouver USA forecast a return to growth in 2010 following a year in which an increase in business from the wind energy industry helped offset losses elsewhere.

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    Air Partner opens in Turkey and Hong Kong with a focus on freight

    2010-02-03T00:00:00Z

    February 3 - Air Partner has expanded into Turkey and Hong Kong as part of its on-going geographical growth plans to enter new and emerging markets.

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    UAL opens Angolan office

    2010-01-28T00:00:00Z

    January 28 - Universal Africa Lines (UAL), which offers specialist shipping services in West Africa's 'oil and gas theatre', has added a new office in Luandam with Monique Gubler, formerly chief operating officer of a global logistics provider, appointed

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    ABC names Network Cargo Systems GSSA for USA and Canada

    2010-01-26T00:00:00Z

    January 26 - Network Cargo Systems International Inc, has been chosen as the general sales and service agent (GSSA) for AirBridgeCargo Airlines in the US and Canada.

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    Haiti disaster shows importance of humanitarian supply chain

    2010-01-25T00:00:00Z

    January 25 - The importance of logistics and the humanitarian supply chain has been in clear evidence following the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti.

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    Highways agency responds to criticism

    2010-01-22T00:00:00Z

    January 22 - The UK Highways Agency has responded to criticism of its new Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) programme

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    Miller becomes WCIE commercial co-ordinator

    2010-01-21T00:00:00Z

    January 21 - Industry veteran Justin Miller has become the commercial co-ordinator for the West Coast Industrial Express (WCIE) joint service operated by Industrial Maritime Carriers and Associated Transport Line.

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    Global boat transportation alliance aims to make waves

    2010-01-21T00:00:00Z

    January 21 - PSP, a Southampton, UK-based freight forwarder with experience of moving boats and cruisers, is heading up a new global boat transportation alliance. The aim of the alliance is to give customers "an ever-improving, seamless global service, as

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    Port of Everett secures final funding for rail expansion

    2010-01-15T00:00:00Z

    January 15 - The Port of Everett has secured the remaining USD1.168 million required to construct 762 m of new railway that will connect its piers and other facilities with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe's main line.

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    FESCO carries snow groomer to Sakhalin Island

    2010-01-15T00:00:00Z

    January 15 - FESCO Logistics is handling the shipment of a BR 350 snow groomer from Granby, Quebec to Sakhalin Island, Russia.

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    Network Cargo Systems to represent AirbridgeCargo Airlines

    2010-01-14T00:00:00Z

    January 14 - Network Cargo Systems Intl. Inc. has been named General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) for AirBridgeCargo Airlines for USA and Canada.

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    Houston calling for Bigge

    2010-01-12T00:00:00Z

    January 12 - Bigge Crane & Rigging has opened for business in Houston, Texas.

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    First construction contract awarded for La Quinta Channel extension

    2010-01-11T00:00:00Z

    January 11 - The US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has awarded the first construction contract associated with the long anticipated construction of the La Quinta Channel Extension project.

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    New senior management at Metro Ports

    2010-01-08T00:00:00Z

    January 8 - Metro Ports has named Patrick Furrow, senior VP HR & administrative services; Kenneth Keane, director, safety; and Steve Mathis, director, business development.

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    TBS International completes change in place of incorporation

    2010-01-08T00:00:00Z

    January 8 - TBS International has completed the change in its place of incorporation to Ireland from Bermuda, following receipt of the required approval from the Supreme Court of Bermuda.

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    Breakbulk fundamentals online

    2010-01-07T00:00:00Z

    January 7 - Chennai-based Teledata Marine Solutions, in collaboration with the Breakbulk Institute, USA, is offering an interactive online course in Breakbulk Fundamentals.

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    Bellville Rodair celebrates the successes of the past decade

    2010-01-06T00:00:00Z

    January 6 - Writing in the latest issue of the company's magazine "View", Terry Walpole, group chief executive of Bellville Rodair gave an interesting account of the company's achievements in the last decade, by Charlotte Matheson.

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    Maxlines aids post-typhoon road construction

    2010-01-04T00:00:00Z

    January 4 - Following the devastating aftermath of typhoon Morakot on Taiwan, Maxlines Forwarders recently arranged for the transportation of heavy construction equipment from Los Angeles to Taiwan to be used in rebuilding roads in Taidung in the east of