Very Professional partners are going on to join Overseas Project Cargo Association all around the world. Today it is our pleasure to share with you that MINI PROJECT SHIPPING (UK) LTD joined our group from UNITED KINGDOM.

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MINI PROJECT SHIPPING (UK) LTD
ADDRESS :Parkshot House, 5 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2PR, London, United Kingdom
CONTACT :Ilkay Topcu / Director
TEL :00442083348284
FAX :00442083348100
WEB :www.miniprojectshipping.co.uk

MPS provides worldwide safe and reliable shipping services through highly agile and customized solutions. The foundation of our business is our excellent network and constant effort to deliver excellent service with a team of highly experienced brokers. MPS successfully solves any logistical challenge with tailor-made shipping solutions to meet our client’s requirements. Over the years we have developed a complete line of efficient and reliable partners that include exclusive and non-exclusive clients. Our customers enjoy the peace of mind that comes from working with a carrier that offers proven shipping solutions, including out-of-gauge cargo,Heavy project cargoes,perishable goods, or IMO,dangerous hazardous cargo.

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OPCA World Wall Map delivered Claridon Group Ltd. We are glad to share their picture as below and hereby present our thanks!

YOUR PROJECT PARTNER @ UNITED KINGDOM

CLARIDON GROUP LTD.

Claridon Group Ltd are a privately owned, fully AEO & ISO9001 accredited British company established in 1988. Claridon offers a comprehensive range of services by sea freight, air freight and surface freight to and from most global destinations, including remote and politically difficult regions not served by the majority of logistics providers, and is DGSA & NATO accredited. Our strengths are in large projects, OOG, mainly on ro-ro basis, Cold Chain, Perishable and Pharma.

It’s important that Claridon Group understand your business in detail, how your current supply chain evolved, and what are your objectives. With a clear insight into how you operate Claridon Group can deliver the solutions best suited to your business.

Claridon Group recognise they are part of a fast moving technology driven modern world where traditional working hours are no longer the norm. Their clients have direct 24/7 access to their dedicated client care manager so that Claridon Group can help keep your business ahead of the global competition.

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Original news was published on 16 May, 2016

City Lifting mobilised its 400-tonne capacity Grove GMK6400 to carry out a challenging lift in the narrow streets of London.

The project called for a crane to lift a 7.5-tonne air conditioning unit, at a 69 m radius, on top of a 60 m high building. City Lifting said several competitors that bid for the job had opted for a 750-tonne class crane, asserting that the lift could not be achieved any other way.

However, City Lifting was able to complete the project swiftly and cost-effectively with its Grove crane. City Lifting states that it is the UK's only owner of the Grove GMK6400, and the mobile crane is the strongest on six axles.

The first challenge for City Lifting was rigging the crane for the lift. Placing a heavy crane with luffing jib and guyed boom configuration in the streets of London is challenging and complex to carry out. However, the Grove GMK6400 was able to rig on the road with extended outriggers measuring 8.7 m x 7.4 m.

"The capacity and reach of the Grove GMK6400, along with its fast set-up time and proven agility on tight job sites, made it a natural fit for City Lifting's fleet as well as the perfect choice for this job," says Melvyn Rogers, sales director for City Lifting.

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New partners are going on to join Overseas Project Cargo Association all around the world. Today it is our pleasure to share with you that AFFREIGHTER LOGISTICS PVT LTD joined our group from INDIA.

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AFFREIGHTER LOGISTICS PVT LTD
ADDRESS :Bharani's, II Floor, #939 Outer Ring Road, Babusapalya, HRBR I Block , Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore, 560 043, Karnataka, India
CONTACT :Balaji Nagarajan / Managing Director
TEL :0091 80 4235 0301 to 306
FAX :0091 80 40938089
WEB :www.affreighterlogistics.com

Affreighter provides specialized cargo transportation services to customers of bulk and over- dimensional cargoes. We also offer consolidated project logistics management for various companies servicing energy, mining, petrochemical, pipe line, steel, infrastructure and other sectors.

Affreighter has a vast global network incorporating required experience and proficiency for heavy lift, oversized break bulk shipments and other logistical challenges faced while dealing with the projects.
Project cargo execution demands defined thought process which will create and enforce Impressive solutions.

We make it crucial to have on-site strategy meetings with the customer to ensure proper and safe routings with the most effective means of transport.

We give a tailor-made transportation plan for unique needs and early projection of costs which is one value addition in project cargo handling.

These customer friendly elements enable us to form a satisfied and long term relation- based customers that trusts our expertise.

Project Forwarding services are designed to meet specific shipping requirements.

Special Equipments: Our association and relationship with carriers enable us to provide special equipments viz..Open top, Flat Rack, Reefer equipments on time with competitive freight rates.

Break-bulk/Chartering: Our relationship with carriers/vessel owners around the globe enables us to offer quick and competitive proposal to specific needs of our customers.

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Very Professional partners are going on to join Overseas Project Cargo Association all around the world. It is our pleasure to share with you that EMKAY LINES (PRIVATE) LIMITED joined our group from PAKISTAN.

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EMKAY LINES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
ADDRESS :408-409, Business Plaza, Mumtaz Hassan Road, II Chundrigar Road, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
CONTACT : Talha Siddiqui
TEL: 0092-2132415245
WEB: www.emkayship.com

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Original news was published on 11 May, 2016

Port Panama City in Florida said it will double its capacity with the development of a new forest products terminal.

The acquisition of a 41-acre waterfront tract of land by the port’s authorities will allow for development of new heavy cargo and breakbulk handling facilities as well as 250,000 square feet of warehouse.

“This is a huge step forward in enhancing Port Panama City’s already-impressive abilities to handle forest product cargoes. Exports of paper and wood pellets helped propel Port Panama City to a record year in 2015, with more than 2 million tons of cargo moving across our docks. This acquisition and terminal project position our port to handle sustained growth for many years to come,” said Wayne Stubbs, executive director of Port Panama City.

The land acquisition cost the port US$13.6 million, financed through the Florida Department of Transportation State Infrastructure Bank, and the first phase of development is expected to cost a further US$12 million. Authorities also plan to invest US$9 million for bulkhead work and rail and roadway improvements and US$10 million to deepen the channel serving the facility to 38 feet.

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Today we are delightful to share that OPCA Netherlands member M-STAR FREIGHT SERVICES BV has now extended their presence in our network with their overseas office in GEORGIA. As you well know, M-Star Freight Services BV already hold a commanding reputation within OPCA through their existing membership in Netherlands. From now on, please also do not hesitate to contact for your inquires of GEORGIA.

Wish you a good cooperation together!    
Below details are for all your kind information and please also follow online members directory.

M-STAR FREIGHT SERVICES CAUCASUS
ADDRESS :  12a Kazbegi ave. 0160 , Tbilisi , Georgia
CONTACT : Mr. Zaza Khoshtaria
TEL : 00995 322 371417
FAX : 00995 322 334432
WEB : www.mstarfreight.com

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Strong partners are going on to join Overseas Project Cargo Association all around the world. Today it is our pleasure to share with you that SOFITRANS joined our group from EGYPT.
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SOFITRANS
ADDRESS : 48 Horreyah Street, Mirghani, Heliopolis, Cairo, 11361, Egypt
CONTACTS : Ihab Wahby / Operation Manager
Reda Zaki / General Manager
Rahma Mostafa / Assistant Shipping
Hani Farag / Customs Department
TEL:+20-2-24149139
FAX:+20-2-24148413
WEB:www.sofitrans-eg.com

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Original news was published on 09 May, 2016

Officials in South Africa and Iran have agreed to increase non-oil trade and investment between the two countries to US$1 billion by 2020.

Research consultancy Africa House reports that the two nations also signed eight bilateral trade agreements in the fields of trade and industry, energy, mining, agriculture, water resources, and co-operation in intelligence gathering and anti-money laundering initiatives.

While the recent lifting of sanctions against Iran has predominantly driven growth in the oil and gas sector there are also significant breakbulk and project cargo opportunities throughout the country.

Iran has among the largest oil reserves and prior to international sanctions was a dominant force in global energy markets. Iran reportedly aims to increase oil output and exports by one million barrels per day in 2016.

Following the signing of the bilateral agreements South African and Iranian authorities are expected to start work on a roadmap to develop further means of strengthening economic cooperation.

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Original news was published on 05 May, 2016

Chinese COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard, a subsidiary of COSCO Shipyard Group, has entered into a contract with an undisclosed European buyer to build two 113,000 DWT crude oil tankers.

COSCO Zhoushan and the European buyer have agreed to keep the contract prices confidential, the company said. The crude oil tankers are scheduled for delivery in the first and second quarters of 2018 respectively.

In addition, the European buyer has been given the option to make a decision before November 2016 to build two more 113,000 DWT tankers.

COSCO said that the transactions are not expected to have a material impact on the net tangible assets and earnings per share of the company for the year ending 31 December 2016.

COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Ltd, majority owner of COSCO Shipyard Group, saw a 26.9% dip in the turnover from its shipyard business to USD 716.6 million from USD 980.8 million in Q1 2015, amid lower revenue contributions from marine engineering and ship building, partially offset by an increase in revenue from ship repair.

As at 31 March 2016, the group’s order book stood at USD 7.6 billion with progressive deliveries up to 2018.

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