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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
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
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
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
Adriatic Challenge Participating in the Linz Cup with Its 19 Bavaria 42 Match Fleet
Adriatic Challenge, a yacht charter in Croatia, is participating with its Bavaria 42 Match fleet in the 2010 edition of the sailing Croatia regatta event, the Linuz Cup. It is a famous Mediterranean yacht charter company well known for its organization and participation in regatta events and for holding corporate sailing programs. - May 28, 2010 - Adriatic Challenge - Company for yacht charter in Croatia
World-Link Communications Earns ISO 9001:2008 Certification
World-Link Communications today announces that it has received ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management certification. World-Link is committed to quality process management and to delivering reliable and innovative maritime communications services. The Company has established a measurable approach when... - May 27, 2010 - World-Link Communications, Inc
ShipSat: Affordable Maritime Internet via Satellite
World-Link Communications’ Hybrid Broadband Solution Makes the Internet at Sea a Reality - May 27, 2010 - World-Link Communications, Inc
Advance Powers Marine Engine Shipments
Advance International Transport is nearing the mid-way point of a significant contract to move engines to power eight 56,000 dwt multipurpose ships being constructed in Bulgaria. - May 26, 2010 - Advance International Transport
Dry Underwater Welding on Tanker by Hydrex in Port of Galveston, TX
Dry underwater welding (http://www.hydrex.us) of an insert plate was done as a permanent hull repair in-situ on a tanker by Hydrex US in the Port of Galveston, Texas. - May 20, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
CST Industries, Inc. Selects Sunset Transportation, Inc. as Third Party Logistics Provider to Increase Transportation Efficiency, Savings
CST Industries, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of storage tanks and covers, has selected Sunset Transportation, Inc. to provide transportation management services and technology for its five divisions: Columbian TecTank, Engineered Storage Products, Conservatek... - May 17, 2010 - Sunset Transportation
AdventureSmith Explorations - Knowledgeable About Small Ship Cruising, Assist with Itinerary and Ship Selections, Can Save Client Money
It’s on every cruise vacationer’s mind – book direct or through an agent / broker? Todd Smith of AdventureSmith Explorations Offers Some Sage Advice. - May 15, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) in LCL Expansion to Pacific Islands
In New Zealand, Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, is enhancing its intra-Pacific Islands freight connections with the launch of a new regular direct oceanfreight consolidation service to a range of Micronesian destinations, as well as Guam and the Marshall Islands. - May 13, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Underwater Inspection Conducted by Hydrex in Port of Tampa, Florida
Underwater inspection (http://www.hydrex.us) conducted by Hydrex US on a tanker in the Port of Tampa, Florida was an Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD) to extend the drydock interval as required by classification societies. The inspection was a closed circuit video class inspection... - May 12, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Underwater Propeller Polishing (hydrex.us) by Hydrex in Port of Charleston Increases Ship Performance
Underwater propeller polishing performed in-situ by Hydrex US on a cargo ship in the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, increases ship performance and fuel efficiency. - May 06, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Davies Turner Strengthens Freight Links with South-Central Germany
Davies Turner is boosting UK importers’ and exporters’ links with Bavaria and central Europe, building on its new, twice-weekly trailer groupage service with the region. - May 06, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Guaranteed Departures, Guided Land Adventures Make Expedition Small Ship Cruising Popular Choice for Family Vacations
Todd Smith, the “Smith” in AdventureSmith Explorations offers tips for families considering a small ship cruise vacation. - April 27, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
New Agency Agreement Set to Raise Davies Turner’s Profile in India
Davies Turner has appointed PL Shipping & Logistics (PLSLL) as its partner for ocean freight services between the UK and India. - April 22, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Celebrate Earth Month with AdventureSmith Explorations: 100 Trees Planted Per Guest Booking
For Earth Month AdventureSmith Explorations is Partnering with Trees for the Future to Plant Over 40,000 Trees in 2010. - April 17, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Underwater Propeller Repair Performed In-Situ by Hydrex in Algeciras, Spain
Underwater propeller repair (http://www.hydrex.be) performed in-situ by Hydrex in Algeciras, Spain on a roro vessel suffering from severe propeller damage. - April 08, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Exmar Final Results 2009
During its meeting of 31st March 2010, the board of directors of EXMAR approved the results for the year ending 31st December 2009. They are in line with the results announced on 28th January 2010. Key-figures are: - April 03, 2010 - Exmar NV
Ecospeed Marine Coating System by Hydrex Lasts on Container Vessel After 2 Baltic Sea Winters
Ecospeed® marine coating system (http://www.ecospeed.be) lasts on the Baltic Swan container vessel after 2 Baltic winters looking virtually in the same condition as it was when it undocked 2 years ago. - March 31, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Expedition Small Ship Cruising in Pacific Northwest Samples Vineyards, Wildlife and History
Wine tasting, photography seminars, family fun; AdventureSmith Explorations, the small ship adventure cruise company announces its Pacific Northwest 2010 spring and summer specialty departures for active and inquisitive travelers. - March 28, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
FPS Melbourne Dishes Up Nine Course Banquet to Welcome in Year of the Tiger
Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Melbourne has welcomed in the Chinese New Year with a glittering function to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. - March 20, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Underwater Ship Repair Experts Repair 40 Ton Azimuth Thruster In-Situ in Port Gentil, Gabon
Underwater ship repair (http://www.hydrex.be) specialists, Hydrex, repaired a 40 ton azimuth thruster on an offshore crane barge in Port Gentil, Gabon while the vessel stayed at anchorage. - February 25, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Underwater Rudder Repairs Now Permanent with New Hydrex Underwater Technology
Underwater rudder repairs (hydrex@hydrex.be) are now permanent with new Hydrex underwater technology that allows for rudder repairs to be performed in-situ anywhere in the world, without the need of drydocking. This new Hydrex underwater technology saves ship owners and operator’s money and... - February 19, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Names Business Development Manager and Forms a Joint Venture with Royale International Couriers
Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Ltd in Auckland has appointed George Dobovanszky as business development manager with a focus on the development of the freight forwarder’s cargo volumes in the US - New Zealand trade. - February 11, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Advance Sparkles for Syrian Glass Manufacturer
Advance International Transport has completed an important contract to support the construction of a new glass-making complex in Syria. - February 04, 2010 - Advance International Transport