Shipping news – Page 198

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    Trident targets shipping's sulphur

    2014-07-07T00:00:00Z

    July 7 - Today has seen the formation of the Trident Alliance - a shipping industry initiative for the enforcement of maritime sulphur regulations.

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    Bahri-Vela merger approved

    2014-07-04T00:00:00Z

    July 4 - General cargo carrier National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has obtained the approval of its extraordinary general assembly to merge with the fleet and operations of Vela International Marine Limited.

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    Outlook for air cargo stabilises

    2014-07-04T00:00:00Z

    July 4 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo growth accelerated in May, with 4.7 percent growth compared to a year ago.

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    Another busy month for Aaras

    2014-07-04T00:00:00Z

    July 4 - It was another busy month for Aaras Shipping Agencies, with the handling of five breakbulk/general cargo vessels and movement of more than 43,499 tonnes of cargo at Pakistan's Karachi port.

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    Cooperation in construction

    2014-07-04T00:00:00Z

    July 4 - Cruz Logistics and First Global Logistics have worked together to handle the shipment of construction material for Arabtec Consolidated Contractors (ACC).

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    The Friday Flyer - July 4th 2014

    2014-07-04T00:00:00Z

    This week's round up of news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding.

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    Turkish delight for Alcor

    2014-07-03T00:00:00Z

    July 3 - Alcor Marine Construction and Special Transportation has transported a Liebherr gantry crane by barge from Derince Port to Evyap Port, which Alcor claims is the biggest cargo ever moved by barge in Turkey.

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    North American first for Hamburg

    2014-07-03T00:00:00Z

    July 3 - Canada's Port of Halifax has joined the Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) organisation as its first member from North America.

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    Angolan JV for Intermarine

    2014-07-03T00:00:00Z

    July 3 - Intermarine LLC has entered into a joint venture with Angolan company Transtar Transitario LDA to form Transmarine.

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    OXL restructuring approved

    2014-07-03T00:00:00Z

    July 3 - Heavy lift and multipurpose shipping line OXL has satisfied Belgian administrators and its creditors that it is credible ongoing concern, having restructured the operational and strategic sides of its business.

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    BigLift opens in Germany

    2014-07-02T00:00:00Z

    July 2 - BigLift Shipping has opened a new office in Steinkirchen, Germany, which will be headed up by Hans J

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    Latin growth for Hansa

    2014-06-30T00:00:00Z

    June 30 - HANSA HEAVY LIFT has appointed Platetrade SA to support its Sao Paulo/Brazil office as part of the ongoing development of its agency network.

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    All aboard for the AAL

    2014-06-30T00:00:00Z

    June 30 - Austral Asia Line (AAL) has introduced a passenger service where travellers can experience life on board a cargo ship while enjoying the views of the Asia Pacific region.

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    ISS on hand in Algeciras

    2014-06-27T00:00:00Z

    June 27 - Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has worked as agents for ZPMC for its breakbulk carrier, Zhen Hua 25, to manage discharge of four STS cranes at Algeciras port in Spain.

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    Jumbo Javelin to get DDS system

    2014-06-27T00:00:00Z

    June 27 - Jumbo has awarded a contract to Huisman for the design and construction of a second Deepwater Deployment System (DDS) to be integrated on the shipping line's Jumbo Javelin.

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    The Friday Flyer - June 27th 2014

    2014-06-27T00:00:00Z

    This week's round up of news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding.

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    European Commission extends antitrust exemption for liner consortia

    2014-06-25T00:00:00Z

    June 25 - The European Commission has extended by another five years until April 2020 the validity of the existing legal framework exempting, if certain conditions are met, liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules.

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    Allseas seeks Afghan security

    2014-06-24T00:00:00Z

    June 24 - Allseas Global Logistics has established a new partnership with Pakistan's Raaziq International that will help to maintain two critical supply chain corridors into and out of Afghanistan as the country rebuilds after years of conflict.

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    Promotions at Hill Dickinson

    2014-06-24T00:00:00Z

    June 24 - Hill Dickinson has promoted Darren Wall from its commodities team to the position of partner, with immediate effect. Four members of its marine, trade and energy team have also been promoted to the position of legal director.

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    Airbus chooses DHL

    2014-06-24T00:00:00Z

    June 24 - DHL Global Forwarding has signed a contract with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to provide transportation of A319, A320 and A321 aircraft components, along with general cargo, from the Airbus production site in Hamburg to its final assembly line i