Recent Headlines
Davies Turner Repeats Apprenticeship Offer
If Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – was appearing in front of the Dragons’ Den investors, it’s likely they would be queuing up to put their money into one of the industry’s more successful apprenticeship schemes. - October 09, 2011 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI) Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership
Ocean Star International, Inc., OSI today announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, as innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry which provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement... - September 01, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to China’s Exclusive Claim to South China Sea
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the ongoing power struggle between the Chinese government and the governments of surrounding countries, over China’s claim to exclusive rights to the South China Sea; rights to waters that were before considered by most to be international waters. - August 29, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Imminent Threat on Shipping Due to Hurricane Irene
Ocean Star International, Inc., (OSI) an international shipping company, is keeping careful watch on Hurricane Irene as she approaches the eastern coast of the US. The storm is continuing to gain power and speed. Numerous ports in the Caribbean as well as the US have taken precautionary measures and have closed pending the storm’s passing. OSI is watching Hurricane Irene as she develops and is in constant contact with its offices in the areas currently being affected by these storms. - August 27, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Huyck.Wangner Australia Awards FPS Victoria a Two-Year Logistics Contract
Famous Pacific Shipping (Victoria), a member of the fast-expanding Asia-based Famous Pacific Shipping network of NVOCC and freight services providers, has won a two-year contract to handle all worldwide shipments, including all import and export traffic for Australia, from Huyck.Wangner Australia Pty Ltd. - August 24, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
CaroTrans Teams Up with Leading Middle East NVO, the CSS Group
CaroTrans Teams Up With Leading Middle East NVO, The CSS Group - New alliance strengthens North America, Middle East and Africa service offerings. - August 11, 2011 - Consolidated Shipping Services Group
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Growing Piracy Issues in Somalia and Surrounding Areas
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the ongoing piracy issues plaguing Somalia and the surrounding areas. Pirates have been the cause of over 100 hijackings in the first quarter of 2011 with ransom payments of more than $5 million. - August 06, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Sunset Transportation CEO Jim Wiliams Awarded Highest Honor by Boy Scouts
Sunset Transportation’s Founder and CEO Jim Williams was honored with the Silver Beaver Award by the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. This is the highest award a local council can present to an adult volunteer of the Boy Scouts of America. - July 27, 2011 - Sunset Transportation
Ocean Star International, Inc. Becomes a Member of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, has become a member of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA). OSI is honored to be a part of an organization that is so vital to the shipping trade. Their membership will not only strengthen their ties to other top-notch companies in their industry but will also help them to continue to provide exceptional service to their customers while maintaining their long-standing standard of excellence. - July 24, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Ocean Star International of Broward County, Florida, Becomes RIM Certified
Ocean Star International (OSI) of Coral Springs, Florida, has become a Registered International Mover (RIM Certified). OSI received its RIM certification in late June, 2011 after successfully completing the certification process. This process included but was not limited to meeting strict RIM standards for equipment and facilities, passing an on-site inspection, and being tested on general shipping knowledge, procedural comprehension, and proper documentation practices. - July 15, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Ocean Star International Inc. (OSI) is Featured in May/June 2011 Issue of IAM Magazine
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI) is featured in the May/June 2011 issue of The Portal, IAM’s Magazine. OSI, a leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry, is committed to excellence and is honored to be recognized in such a prestigious publication as that of the International Association of Movers. - July 03, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Final Provisional Results 2009
The Executive Committee of Exmar reported today the preliminary results for the 4th quarter and full year 2009. - January 31, 2010 - Exmar NV
PT FPS Indonesia Opens for Business in Tangerang … Secures ISO9001 Quality Re-Certification
PT FPS Indonesia, a member of the international forwarding and logistics network - Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS Group) - has opened a new branch office at Tangerang to consolidate the forwarder’s growing business in Indonesia. - January 27, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Famous Pacific Shipping Seeks Global Expansion
New freight forwarding members sought from the Commonwealth of Independent States, North Africa, and parts of the FSU, such as Poland, Romania and Bulgaria, especially. - January 13, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Davies Turner Adds Twice Weekly Door-to-Door Services Between the UK and Poland
Now working with Hellmann Worldwide in Poland. Customers using Davies Turner’s overland trailer services between the UK and Poland now benefit from direct door-to-door services with Tuesday and Friday departures from Davies Turner’s main regional distribution centres in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Dartford. - January 07, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Davies Turner Offers Greener Modes for Turkish Freight
Five years after Turkey’s dynamic economy and burgeoning garment trade encouraged the independent UK freight forwarder Davies Turner to further expand its presence in the market by locating its own delegate in Istanbul, the company is offering re-engineered supply chain services using greener transport modes and increasing the exports and imports of general freight to improve utilisation of its road trailers. - December 10, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Famous Pacific Shipping Restructures Top Management
In Macau, at the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS Group), delegates agreed to a restructuring of the Asia-based NVOCC and freight forwarding network’s senior management team. - December 10, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
FSO Project Update
Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) provided an update today on the FSO Asia, a Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) service vessel owned by the joint venture in which OSG and Euronav NV each has a 50% interest. - December 05, 2009 - Euronav NV