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An unused Safmarine shipping container converted into a colourful multi-purpose sports centre in the Western Cape town of Piketberg has been chosen as one of 12 finalists for a sustainable architecture award.
The 2011/2012 AfriSam/SAIA Award for Sustainab
le Architectur - a joint collaboration between South African cement and aggregates producer AfriSam and the South African Institute for Architects (SAIA) - recognises outstanding achievement in sustainable architecture and aims to create public ...
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US-based forwarder BDP International has decided to remain a 100% family-owned business and not to seek private equity investment, following a seven-month review. Owners the Bolte family are not seeking a minority investor, and the company is not for sale and will continue to be managed by the current leadership ...
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Armenia €30.3 million to finance the construction and modernisation of three border crossings on its border with Georgia, at Bagratashen, Bavra and Gogavan. Local roads and bridges will also be improved.
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Nippon Express has opened a sales office at Wroclaw in southern Poland. The forwarder aims to improve its responsiveness to local customers and provide high-quality logistics services to local industries, which include automotive, steel and aircraft manufacture, including many Japanese manufacturers have moved into the region.
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DHL Supply Chain has signed a new agreement with Unilever to increase the manufacturer's speed to market and efficiency, reduce costs and boost sustainablity. They also plan to extend the geographical footprint of existing services offered particularly in developing and emerging markets including Brazil, Russia, India, China and Mexico. Plans ...
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US retailer Sears has named Damco as one of its 'Partners in Transformation for' in recognition of the forwarder's innovative contributions to its business. Sears Holdings grants the award to supplier companies who have been helping support the transformation of Sears Holdings through innovation around customers, core retail excellence and ...
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Registration has opened for the Intermodal Europe 2012 show at Amsterdam RAI on 27-29 November, earlier than scheduled say the organisers. The ‘free to attend’ three day event covers all areas of container transport and logistics across road, rail and sea. This year will build on the success of previous ...
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Eight Airlines, including British Airways/IAG have reached a final settlement of a US lawsuit accusing them of fixing cargo fuel surcharges between 2000 and 2006. The carriers will pay a total of $207 million, of which British Airways will pay $89.5m. LAN Chile and its Brazilian partner Aerolinhas Brasileiras SA ...
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Kerry Logistics has opened new offices in Sri Lanka and Myanmar (Burma) as part of its strategy of building its network in emerging markets across the region. Kerry already has offices in India and Bangladesh.
The company's executive director of international freight forwarding, Kenneth Ko, said: "The new office in Myanmar ...
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo said its revenue for the 2011/12 financial year showed 7% year-on-year growth to £239.6 million, despite the difficult financial conditions – and it was the best-ever financial performance of the cargo division in its 28-year history.
Yields were up 12%, more than offsetting a 5% decline in tonnage. ...
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