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New USD 750 Million Facility
The executive committee of Euronav NV (NYSE EURONEXT: EURN) today announced that it has signed a new USD 750 million forward start senior secured credit facility. - June 25, 2011 - Euronav NV
Bhaya Cruises Awarded TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence 2011”
Bhaya Cruises today announced TripAdvisor – the world’s largest travel site has awarded the company a Certificate of Excellence 2011 for its excellent service quality. The certificate is judged from the recommendations of worldwide travelers who contribute to the site. - June 16, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises
International Shipping Company, Ocean Star International, Inc., Receives Minority Business Enterprise Certification
OSI, Ocean Star International, Inc. has officially been certified as a small minority business. This will enhance their ability to deliver shipping services to government agencies and other businesses that support minority enterprises. - May 22, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Ongoing Tragedy in Japan
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the ongoing tragedy from the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, reassuring continued shipping service to Japan’s available ports. OSI still offers assistance to Japan if needed, and continues to monitor the situation with regard to its customers’ commerce. - May 19, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Ocean Star International (OSI) Announces the Opening of Their Office in Australia
Ocean Star International (OSI) is proud to announce the opening of their Australia office with the intention of expanding their global business and better serving customers worldwide. OSI is a leader in the freight forwarding and logistics industry whose goal is to increase international shipping, importing and exporting, to and from Australia. - May 14, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Ocean Star International Inc. (OSI) Unveils New Logo and Tagline as Part of Rebranding Initiative
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI), a leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry will unveil its new logo and tagline as part of its rebranding initiative designed to establish and communicate the company’s status and position in the shipping industry. - April 25, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
F.S. Mackenzie Connects Western Europe to Iraq with New Groupage Trailer Service
After lengthy trials, independent freight forwarder F.S. Mackenzie has launched guaranteed twice-weekly express road trailer services between Western Europe and Iraq. - April 21, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Sri Lankan Peace Dividend Pays Off with Creation of Projects FPS
The ending of Sri Lanka's 30-year ethnic war in May 2009 has created an atmosphere so welcoming to infrastructure investments that Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a member of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group, will launch an independent heavy lift and project cargo arm from April 1, 2011 to provide strategic logistics support for the island’s reconstruction. - April 06, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Ocean Star International, Inc. Retains Internet Marketing and Management Group, FL, for Rebranding and Campaigns
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI), a world class leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry, has retained the Coral Springs, FL, company Internet Marketing and Management Group (IMMG) for rebranding, to launch new marketing campaigns, and business expansion. OSI services customers with their personal or commercial shipping needs internationally. - April 01, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Celebrity Chef's Explore Vietnam's Culinary Treasures on Bhaya Cruises
World renowned celebrity Chefs Martin Yan, Khai Duong and Lawrence Chu took their exploration of Vietnam's culinary treasures aboard a Bhaya Cruises vessel to discover the local Ha Long Bay cuisine. - April 01, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises
AdventureSmith Explorations Announces Romantic Getaways Aboard the M/Y Grace, Commemorating Grace Kelly’s 55th Wedding Anniversary
AdventureSmith Explorations Announces Four Special Eight Day Cruises for April 2011 That Will Ply the Waters of the Galapagos in a Style Befitting Royalty - March 31, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Tragedy in Japan and Offers Support
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the tragic earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, reassuring continued shipping service to Japan’s available ports. OSI will offer assistance to Japan if needed, and monitor the situation with regard to its customers’ commerce. - March 23, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Bhaya Cruises to Launch Bhaya Classic 4 on 01 May 2011
Bhaya Cruises is pleased to announce the arrival of their newest vessel, Bhaya Classic 4, on 01 May 2011. Bhaya Classic 4 combines classic oriental style with contemporary luxury. The vessel provides guests with cruises of distinction. Bhaya Classic 4 has 16 luxurious cabins accommodating over 30... - March 09, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises
AdventureSmith Explorations Expands Australian Cruise Itineraries Thanks to Fleet of Three Small Expedition Vessels
AdventureSmith Explorations' small ships can maneuver hard-to-reach points of interest along remote coastal regions of Australia such as the Great Barrier Reef and Kimberley that larger vessels can’t access. - March 05, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Bhaya Cruises to Launch Two New Vessels "Journey to the Heart of the Gulf of Tonkin"
Bhaya Cruises, the leading cruise operator in Ha Long Bay Vietnam, has announced that the company will introduce two new Cat Ba cruise vessels, scheduled to launch in March 2012. They will cruise a route between Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island – Haiphong City and return. This luxury three day voyage offers many outdoor activities and is set to establish a new travel trend for Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island. - March 05, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises
Rover Air Freight Announces Commencement of Services
Rover Air Freight Launches Global International Freight Services Rover Air Freight has announced that it has started offering it’s international freight services. Rover will be providing services in and out of North America, Europe and Asia. The services that it will be providing are air... - March 04, 2011 - Rover Air Freight
International Shipping Company, Ocean Star International, Inc. is Proud to Announce the Launch of Their New Website
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI), a world class leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry, launches a new Website to enhance customer experience. OSI serves customers with their personal or commercial shipping needs internationally. - February 19, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Bhaya Cruises, Ha Long Bay Attends ITB Berlin 2011
Bhaya Cruises, the leading cruise operator in Ha Long Bay Vietnam, has announced that the company will be attending the ITB Berlin 2011. The five day B2B international travel trade show and convention has its debut from March 9 to 13, 2011 in Berlin. - February 17, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises
The Courier Company (UK) Ltd First to Achieve 100% Carbon Neutral Status
Milton Keynes based, The Courier Company (UK) Ltd, is the first courier company in the UK to achieve PAS 2060 certification, meaning they have achieved 100% carbon neutral status throughout their entire operation. To achieve this standard, The Courier Company has offset all emissions from the... - February 03, 2011 - The Courier Company Ltd
Cargo Sales™ – Official Launch of New Corporate Website
Cargo Sales Limited, is a full service cargo & commodity sale and purchase brokerage firm, serving the agricultural and metallurgical industry worldwide. As of January 2011 the Cargo Sales™ website will be available for visitors and clients throughout the world to provide a “Free” access to on line useful guides specifically targeted at importers who wish to procure goods and exporters who aim, to sell goods in international markets. - January 18, 2011 - Cargo Sales Limited
Sri Lankan Freight Company Considers Expansion
Sri Lankan freight forwarder FPS Lanka is considering setting up offices in the new southern port of Hambantota and in eastern Trincomalee harbour to handle an anticipated influx of cargo flows for post-war reconstruction. - December 31, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Small Yacht Adventure Cruising – AdventureSmith Explorations Announces a Better Way to Experience Hawaii
Book an Eight Day Winter Cruise in Hawaii by November 30 and Save $500 Per Person from AdventureSmith Explorations. - November 21, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
AdventureSmith Explorations Develops Land-Based Tours to Enhance Portfolio Brimming with Small Ship Cruises
Specialist for Expedition Cruising AdventureSmith Explorations Announces Land Tours for 2011. - November 07, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
FPS Sri Lanka and Bertling Logistics Gear Up in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (FPS Lanka) and Bertling Logistics India (South Asia team) will work together to offer comprehensive point-to-point project logistics solutions from any part of the world to and from Sri Lanka and the Maldives. - November 04, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Cincinnati Bengals Fans – Practice Their "Growls" and Get Free Ferryboat Rides to Home Games, Bengals Announce New Partnership with Nationwide Insurance
Bengals fans will soon know who has the World’s Greatest Bengals Growl, in a first-of-its-kind contest at Paul Brown Stadium this season. It’s just one element of the new partnership between Nationwide Insurance and the Cincinnati Bengals. Nationwide is now "the official insurance... - October 31, 2010 - queen city riverboats
Davies Turner Sees China Ocean Freight Consol Services Grow Despite Downturn
During the economic difficulties affecting international trade since 2008, Davies Turner has played to its strengths and seen its China-UK consol trade grow despite the hard times facing many in the global supply chain industry. - October 27, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Ocean Quest Announces New Spa in Conception Bay South Newfoundland
Ocean Quest will open a new spa that will integrate into its existing world class tourism services, including accommodations, boat charters, sea kayaking, and scuba diving. - October 22, 2010 - Ocean Quest Inc
AdventureSmith Explorations Heralds Golden Age of Small Ship Cruising with Itineraries from Alaska to Patagonia
Almost everywhere the land meets the sea there is a small ship or yacht available for up-close exploration with AdventureSmith Explorations. - October 09, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Carol Garza-Thompson Owner of Compass Rose Cruise Planners Has Been Recognized as One of the Foremost Cruise Vacation Experts Among American Travel Agents
Carol Garza-Thompson has been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Counsellor after recently completing the organization's certification requirements. - October 06, 2010 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
US Hoists Corp Appoints John Passarello, COO and Director of Marketing and Sales
US Hoists Corporation, a manufacturer of mobile travel lifts and yard shuttles based in Calverton, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Passarello to the position of Director of Marketing and Sales. - September 30, 2010 - US Hoist Corporation
U-Freight Ready for Annual Conference
The U-Freight Group - (www.ufreight.com) the Hong Kong headquartered international freight service and logistics group, will be examining current prospects in the air and oceanfreight forwarding environment at its annual conference in Shanghai which starts on Thursday September 23rd. - September 23, 2010 - UFreight
AdventureSmith Explorations Promotes Tanzania Safari by Way of Galapagos in New Booking Incentive Contest
AdventureSmith Explorations Promotion: New Bookings on Galapagos Cruise Entered to Win a Luxury African Safari for Two. - September 17, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Joseph Brecker Cruises Now Offering Land Adventures
Joseph Brecker is pleased to announce that Joseph Brecker Cruises and its travel partner, CruisesInc. Have teamed up with some of the travel industries biggest providers to offer more adventures and more travel options. “I am excited and pleased that finally we are able to offer even more... - September 15, 2010 - Joseph Brecker - Cruises Inc
AdventureSmith Explorations Helps Guide Return of Small Ship Adventure Cruising to Alaska’s Inside Passage
AdventureSmith Explorations Enhances Alaska Program with Two Newly Refurbished Ships and Never Before Offered Activities for the 2011 Season Where the Concept of Active Cruising First Began. - September 04, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Scott Satine, President and CEO of Night to Day Camera Systems, Inc. Will Present a "Night Vision" Seminar at the AWO Convention in St. Louis Sept 9
Scott Satine, developer of the SEE Cannon Night Vision Camera, will present a seminar on "Night Vision" at the American Waterways Operators convention. - September 03, 2010 - Night To Day Camera Systems, Inc
Exmar Half Year Results as Per 30 June 2010
The Board of Directors of Exmar has drawn up the accounts for the period ending 30th June 2010. This press release also refers to the one distributed on 29 July 2010 (provisional results). - September 02, 2010 - Exmar NV
Joseph Brecker Cruises and Holland America Line Team Together to Support Special Olympics
Joseph Brecker Cruises has teamed with Holland America Line to provide this years (7) seven-night cruise donation to the 2010 Pier del Sol silent auction, to benefit Southern California’s Special Olympics. - September 01, 2010 - Joseph Brecker - Cruises Inc
Lyreco Incentive Group Book Out Bhaya Cruises
Bhaya Cruises has continued to be rewarded for its sustained efforts to attract incentive travel clients. Almost 200 incentive travel visitors from Lyreco, a leading supplier of office products in the B2B market, boarded Bhaya Cruises vessels on 11 May 2010. The group completely booked out two... - August 11, 2010 - Bhaya Cruises
2010 CEO Cruise from Bhaya Cruises and Goodwill
The 2010 CEO Cruise was hosted by Bhaya Cruises and co-organized by Goodwill. About 50 CEOs from leading companies and organizations participated in this special cruise on 25-26 May 2010. The distinguished guests enjoyed a 2-day cruise aboard their luxurious Bhaya cruise vessels and witnessed the... - August 08, 2010 - Bhaya Cruises
Advance International Transport Co-Ordinates Multi-Port Freight Shipment for Mitsubishi
International project freight forwarder, Advance International Transport has successfully co-ordinated the shipment of oil industry project cargo from two countries for Mitsubishi Corporation destined for a vital Brazilian oil industry project. - August 07, 2010 - Advance International Transport
Joseph Brecker Cruises to Donate Cruise to Special Olympics
Joseph Brecker is pleased to announce that Joseph Brecker Cruises will be a donating participant in this year’s Pier del Sol silent auction. This year’s event is October 10, 2010 at the pier in Santa Monica, CA. Proceeds from the annual fund-raising event benefits the Southern... - August 02, 2010 - Joseph Brecker - Cruises Inc
Bhaya Cruises Extend Exclusive Offer for Travel Industry Partners
Bhaya Cruises announces to extend exclusive offer for travel professionals to discover the natural wonder of Halong Bay in Vietnam. Travel industry partners now can enjoy a 2-day cruise in the Bay at only US$60/person, a discount of 70 percent from public rate. The offer is valid from August 1 to... - July 28, 2010 - Bhaya Cruises
Euronav - First Semester Results 2010
The executive committee of Euronav NV (NYSE EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) today reported its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2010. - July 25, 2010 - Euronav NV
Advance Energises Mitsubishi Power Shipments
Building on a working relationship that spans almost 40 years, Istanbul-based Advance International Transport has moved two consignments of cooling plant modules for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). - July 14, 2010 - Advance International Transport
Davies Turner Air Cargo Enters Third Decade with Triple Success
Davies Turner Air Cargo Ltd (DTAC), the air cargo arm of Davies Turner Plc, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, international logistics and transport company, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a hat-trick that sets up the operation for its third decade of successful trading. - July 14, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Expedition Small Ship Cruising Company AdventureSmith Explorations Announces New Antarctica Program Aboard Renovated M/S Expedition
Antarctica Cruises from Just $2,795 Per Person with AdventureSmith Explorations. Journey aboard the M/S Expedition during the 2010-2011 season and save an unprecedented 35%. - July 09, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Ash Cloud Fails to Dent Davies Turner’s Record of Supplying Tehran Book Fair
The Icelandic volcano that grounded much of Europe’s airfreight could not have come at a more critical time for Davies Turner, the UK and Ireland’s leading independent freight services provider, as it planned deliveries for this year’s Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF). - June 30, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
New Online Sailing Log Book Saild.com Lets Sailors Track Their Sailing
New service allows sailors and boaters to log and track their sailing activity online where they can upload tracks from their favourite GPS apps as well as photos and log entries. - June 23, 2010 - Saild.com
Exmar and Its Consortium Were Selected as Preferred Bidder by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ)
The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) began investigating the possibility of introducing natural gas as an alternative fuel in 2001. The objectives of the project are to decrease the dependence on imported oil and oil derivatives, lower energy costs and utilize a more environmentally friendly fuel... - June 18, 2010 - Exmar NV
AdventureSmith Announces 2-for-1 and Run-of-Boat Specials for Explorations of Galapagos
Save up to $5,945 per couple with AdventureSmith Explorations' Two-for One and Run-of-the-Boat Specials in the Galapagos Islands. - May 31, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations