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New Amsterdam Plein and Pavilion to be Delivered by the Kenneth Clark Company
Gift from the Government of Netherlands to the City of New York to be delivered by the Kenneth Clark Company. - July 06, 2009 - Kenneth Clark Company, Inc.
The Nation of Why Not launched by Royal Caribbean
With the launch of the new brand concept - Nation of Why Not, the statement from Royal Caribbean (http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk) is that ‘anything is possible.’ The new brand poses questions such as why not climb mountains at sea, ice-skate on the Equator or sunbathe past glaciers? - July 04, 2009 - Royal Caribbean International
In Response to the Current Economic Climate, Amazing Voyages Have Launched a Number of New Discounted Tours Throughout Latin America
The newly launched discounted tours include trips to Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico and Argentina. Please see below for one such example which focuses on the cultural highlights of Peru. - July 03, 2009 - Amazing Voyages
Famous Pacific Shipping Invites AGM Sponsors
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, is inviting container shipping lines to sponsor its Annual General Meeting and conference which will be held later this year in Macau from October 25-29th. - July 01, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Construction Starts on U-Freight’s Iconic Logistics Facility at Shanghai Pudong
Ground breaking has taken place on a RMB200 million/USD29.26 million strategic warehousing and office complex at Shanghai Pudong International airport for the UFL Group (www.ufreight.com) - the international freight service and logistics company. Completion of the building work is expected within 15 months. - June 28, 2009 - UFreight
Advance International Assists Azerbaijan Go for Gold
Advance International Transport is playing a significant role in efforts by Azerbaijan to capitalise fully on its goldfield resources. - June 25, 2009 - Advance International Transport
Seapaths.com Invites Diving Enthusiasts to "Come Scuba Diving Off the Greek Islands - and We’ll Pick Up the Tab! Packages" for 2009 Spring and Summer Season
Seapaths.com has been providing high-quality all-inclusive yacht charters around the Greek islands since 1987. They offer themed excursion packages for couples, families and corporate trips. And from now until July 12, 2009, they’ll pick up the diving tab for parties booking an all-inclusive charter to the Greek island destination of their choice. - June 24, 2009 - Seapaths
Carol Garza-Thompson of Compass Rose Cruise Planners Offers Exclusive Royal Caribbean Mega Sale
Carol Garza-Thompson of Compass Rose Cruise Planners, is hosting an exclusive sale June 22 – 29, 2009 on all Royal Caribbean International bookings for itineraries sailing July 1 - December 31, 2009. - June 23, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Major New Enhancements to PC Navtex Released by Smartcom Software
Smartcom Software has released the latest Version 3 of its PC Navtex software. PC Navtex is the leading software tool for bringing NAVTEX messages in to a computer, and is used on vessels of all sizes from small yachts to commercial ships, as well as ashore by port and harbour authorities, training... - June 13, 2009 - Smartcom Software Ltd
Davies Turner Breaks Own Records in Supplying Tehran Book Fair
Freight forwarder, Davies Turner has smashed its own transport records and moved more than 300 tonnes of books and other literature to Iran for this year’s Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF). - June 10, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Baydelta Maritime's "Delta Billie" Rated Safest Oil Tanker Escort Tug on the Bay
The "Delta Billie" has received the highest "Glosten" Kips ratings for tanker escort work in the San Francisco Bay. This means that the "Delta Billie" can stop a disabled oil tanker in a shorter distance than was previously possible with lower rated tug escorts. - May 09, 2009 - Baydelta Maritime
Fluxys LNG and Exmar Examine Project to Build Second Jetty at Zeebrugge Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal
Fluxys LNG is to launch the detailed study into building a second jetty at the Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal, the aim being to enable regasification ships to moor. - May 03, 2009 - Exmar NV
U-Freight Expanding in China
The U-Freight Group (UFL) - www.ufreight.com - is continuing to increase its presence in China through a range of strategic office openings and relocations that is working to consolidate its involvement in one of the world’s busiest and most important freight markets. - April 29, 2009 - UFreight
Freight Broker Logistics World Wide Expansion
Freight Broker Logistics objective is to connect shippers with dedicated local freight consultants around the world. - April 20, 2009 - Freight Broker Logistics
Advance International Transport Cements Heavy Shipment
International project freight forwarder, Advance International Transport has undertaken the shipment of a cement-making machine and ancillary quipment from the United States to Turkmenistan. - April 10, 2009 - Advance International Transport
Davies Turner Air Cargo Hosts EU/China Customs Fact-Finding Delegation
A high-level delegation of representatives from a joint EU/China Customs project studying the implementation and delivery of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status accreditation has visited the London Heathrow HQ of Davies Turner Air Cargo (DTAC). - April 10, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
U-Ocean Adds Oceanfreight Consols ... Plans to Build on Success of Services Launced in 2008
Less than a year after U-Ocean, the oceanfreight arm of global freight forwarder the U-Freight Group (ufl) - www.ufreight.com - launched scheduled oceanfreight export consolidation services from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles to Hong Kong, the global operator is undertaking a major expansion of the services that will boost its coverage of key markets throughout South East Asia. - April 10, 2009 - UFreight
Famous Pacific Shipping in Expansion Mode
Despite the tightening global freight market, the Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS), is following a programme of network expansion in established and emerging freight markets. - April 10, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
New Tour Released by Amazing Peru, the 7 Day All-Private Luxury Peru Tour, from US$1995.00 Per Person
With Amazing Peru, you can now enjoy an incredible luxury tour to Peru with private guides and luxury hotels at an unbeatable price. Their new 7 day luxury tour includes 6 night’s accommodation with breakfast at the Miraflores Park Hotel, the Monasterio Hotel and the Sanctuary Lodge, just outside the ruins of Machu Picchu. Book today! - March 31, 2009 - Amazing Voyages
Seapaths.com Launches New All-Inclusive Greek Island Yacht Charter “Themed Excursion Packages” for 2009 Spring and Summer Season
Seapaths.com has been providing high-quality all-inclusive yacht charters around the Greek Islands since 1987. With their new “Themed Excursion” packages, visitors can now choose from a list of exclusive activities and events designed to meet their exacting tastes and experience the pleasures of the yachting lifestyle and the art of living well. - March 20, 2009 - Seapaths
Hollywood Star Terry Moore Cruises in Clearwater
Famed Actress Gets Award from Gasparilla Film Festival, Celebrates with Cruise - March 04, 2009 - MEETINGS AFLOAT!
Amerijet International to Operate Boeing 767-200 Cargo
Amerijet International, Inc. announced today it has signed a seven year agreement with Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc. (CAM), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) to lease five Boeing 767-200 freighter aircraft. The 767s will enable the airline to increase capacity on its... - February 19, 2009 - Amerijet International, Inc.
Innovative Web Application Offers Shippers a New Way to Collect Competitive Ocean Container Shipping Rates
Delymar.com announces the launch of their Innovative web application where shippers can collect competitive ocean container shipping rates, and freight forwarders can find new customers. How can shippers and freight forwarders alike cut time, costs, and find new business? By using the latest... - February 19, 2009 - Delymar.com
Continuing Education Programs for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, and Attorneys Combined with Family Vacations
Carol-Garza-Thompson of Seabrook – based Compass Rose Cruise Planners today announced a partnership with International Conferences. - February 07, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Advance International Puts Some Wind Into Renewable Energy Sales
Advance International Transport is becoming increasingly involved in the shipment of modern wind turbines at a time when the world is waking up to the advantages of environmentally sustainable power generation. - February 07, 2009 - Advance International Transport
INC. Magazine Features Local Yacht Charter Company
MEETINGS AFLOAT! included in Super Bowl Entrepreneurs Slideshow with 2 Other Tampa Bay Companies on INC. Magazine's Website. - February 04, 2009 - MEETINGS AFLOAT!
Navigators Set Sail for U-Freight
U-Freight Ltd (UFL), the Hong Kong-headquartered international freight service and logistics group, has created a new management team to devise and implement strategic initiatives to help move the worldwide group forwards. - February 04, 2009 - UFreight
EXMAR Provisional Results 2008
The Executive Committee of EXMAR reported today the preliminary results for the 4th quarter and full year 2008. - February 01, 2009 - Exmar NV
Compass Rose Cruise Planners Announces New Disney Specialist
Carol Garza-Thompson joins an elite group of travel industry professionals who have attained a special knowledge of the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. - January 30, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Beware of Unlicensed, Uninspected Charter Boats on Tampa Bay
People who charter yachts on Tampa Bay during upcoming major events like the Super Bowl may be putting themselves and their guests at risk. Local charter boat operators are warning the public about potential liabilities with uninspected and/or unlicensed charter boats. - January 17, 2009 - MEETINGS AFLOAT!
Super Bowl Attendees: Luxury Yacht Charter Special for Superbowl Festivities in Tampa Bay, Florida
Most Super Bowl visitors to the Tampa Bay area will be staying in a hotel and will explore the local flora and fauna either on foot, by rental car or by taxi, but there is a better way, much better. A South Florida yacht charter company, All Charter Yachts, is offering Super Bowl XLIII visitors a truly unique opportunity to celebrate for a full week, enjoying all that Tampa Bay has to offer in luxury style, aboard a fully equipped, professionally staffed motoryacht, Hooter Patrol IV. - January 12, 2009 - All Charter Yachts
Super Bowl Attendees: MEETINGS AFLOAT! Yacht Charter Service Available for Pre-Game Business Hospitality Events
Super Bowl Fans have opportunity to cruise on the waters of Tampa Bay. - January 09, 2009 - MEETINGS AFLOAT!
Famous Pacific Shipping Builds Stronger Presence in Australia
Famous Pacific Shipping continues to build its presence in the important Australian market through a range of strategic investments and planning decisions that will see the global freight forwarding group ratchet up the pressure on the competition. - January 07, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Jeppesen and Civil Aviation University of China Partner to Meet High Demand for New Pilots
Jeppesen has entered into an agreement with the Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC) to develop and deliver standardized ab initio pilot training courses that are approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). China continues to experience high demand for qualified airline... - December 20, 2008 - Jeppesen
Famous Pacific Shipping Names Blue Calm Marine Services as New Iranian General Agent
Forwarding network, the Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group, has appointed Blue Calm Marine Services as its general agent in Iran. - December 11, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
PakMail Virginia Beach Sets Deadline for Christmas Packages to Reach Troops
PakMail Virginia announces deadline of December 15th to ship Christmas packages to Armed Services members overseas. - December 10, 2008 - PakMail Virginia Beach
Advance International Seeks to Capitalise on Kazakhstan’s Development
In Kazakhstan, leading global freight forwarder, Advance International Transport has relocated its Almaty office to a newer and more efficient location to better serve its growing customer base in this vital Caucasian country. - December 10, 2008 - Advance International Transport
Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Hotel Guides Select Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina as a "Recommended Property"
Conde Nast Johansens, the international luxury hotel guide publisher, today endorsed Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Charleston, South Carolina as a “Recommended Property” in Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas 2009 – The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific. - December 07, 2008 - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Record Breaking AGM for Famous Pacific Shipping
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, broke all records at its recent Annual General Meeting and Conference in Madrid. - November 21, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
EXMAR Forms Alliance to Create Floating Liquefaction, Storage and Offloading Solution
Partnership to provide broad-based solutions for developing gas markets - November 09, 2008 - Exmar NV
Euronav - Outstanding Third Quarter Results 2008
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) today reported its financial results for the three months ended 30th September 2008. - October 25, 2008 - Euronav NV
Hola to Madrid as Famous Pacific Shipping Comes to Town
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, is holding its Annual General Meeting and Conference in Europe for the first time in Madrid, Spain between 26th and 29th October 2008. - October 22, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
CruiseMagic.com to Host Virtual Event During Nationwide "World’s Largest Cruise Night" Promotion
On October 16, 2008 CruiseMagic.com will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in the World’s Largest Cruise Night, an exciting event in which travel agencies across North America band together to provide consumers with a world of information on cruise vacations. If they choose,... - October 16, 2008 - CruiseMagic.com
Euronav Announces New USD 500 Million Credit Facility for FSO Project
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) is pleased to announce that it has jointly with Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE: OSG) signed a USD 500 million senior secured facility with ING, Fokus Bank, Fortis Bank (Belgium), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, BNP Paribas... - October 16, 2008 - Euronav NV
Mt Højgaard Names Famous Pacific Shipping as Local Logistics Partner for Sri Lankan Port Project
Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has been named as the preferred local freight partner by the Danish contractor MT Højgaard to handle the majority of the logistics services required during the construction of the Oluvil Port Project in Sri Lanka. - October 15, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Georgia and Florida Destinations Linked by Ferry
Amelia River Cruises has linked St. Marys, Georgia to Fernandina Beach, Florida with a connection to Cumberland Island as well. - October 10, 2008 - Amelia River Cruises
World-Link Communications is Finalist for the “Technical Innovation in Shipping” Award with CrewMail
World-Link Communications, award-winning provider of customizable, maritime satellite communications solutions, announced today that CrewMail is finalist for the 2008 Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Award. Seatrade judges’ panel has selected CrewMail for the “Technical... - October 03, 2008 - World-Link Communications, Inc
Life Begins at 40 Says U-Freight as It Prepares for Its Annual Conference
U-Freight - (www.ufreight.com) - the Hong Kong headquartered international freight service and logistics group, will be celebrating another successful year of growth at its annual conference in Hong Kong between September 19th and 20th 2008. - September 17, 2008 - UFreight
Famous Pacific Shipping Becomes a Member of Major Household Removals and Personal Effects Association
Less than year after it was established, PT. FPS Movers, an affiliate of the Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group (www.fps-group.net) has been accepted as a member of the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America, Inc (HHGFAA). - September 10, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Interim Dividend and Final Half Year Results
During its meeting of 28 August 2008, Euronav’s board of directors approved the final consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2008. This press release refers also to the one distributed on 22 July 2008. - August 31, 2008 - Euronav NV