JoC Profile: TransProject/Susan St. Germain.pdf

 JoC Profile: Express Transport / Nailesh Gandhi.pdf

 JoC Profile: PPG/Kevin Stephens.pdf

 JoC Exhibition Article.pdf

“Regional Market: Australia” was a key point of discussion during the 2^nd Annual Breakbulk Asia Conference and Exhibition at the Suntec Convention Center in Singapore from 26-27 January 2010. Australia is one of the hottest regions for oil and gas exploration. Chevron and BP recently were awarded the development of the Gorgon field on the North West Shelf, and other projects are gearing up in the Timor Sea and to the north. Speakers discussed what breakbulk and project cargoes are moving in and out of Australia, and the challenges involved. The session was moderated by Mr Kevin Stephens, General Manager, of multi-modal solutions provider Project Professionals Group.

 TransProject ISO9001:2008 Certificate.pdf

 AQA International LLC Letter of Confirmation.pdf

TransProject LLC, USA, has successfully achieved Quality Certification to ISO 9001:2008 standard. Susan St. Germain advises that during the audit process, there were no exceptions or non-conformities. The Scope of Certification covers the Management of the Distribution, Handling and Shipping of Project Cargo Worldwide. Within their ISO policy, TransProject are also compliant with 14001 environmental standards. PPG congratulates Susan and her team on this wonderful achievement.

 Karl Gross AEO Certificate.pdf

International heavy lift 3PL network the Project Professionals Group has welcomed the news that its member for Germany Karl Gross Internationale Spedition GmbH has been granted certification as an Authorized Economic Operator (Full Version including security). Following the initial application, the German Customs usually allow 300 days until they either grant or deny AEO status. During this time regular audits are conducted. For Karl Gross, the certification process only took 4 months.

A complete air and sea supply chain solution has been successful in winning the logistics contract for a new $US50 million offshore oil drilling campaign in the Sudanese Red Sea. PPG member, Darka Shipping Agencies, a member of the Darka for Trading and Services group of companies based in Port Sudan, secured the contract with Red Sea Petroleum Operating Company (RSPOC) who will be working in Block 15 (Tokar delta) section of the Red Sea. This is the first offshore oil drilling campaign in Sudan. Darka Vice Chairman and Business Development Manager, Mohamed A.M. Osman, said contract negations were highly competitive.

 PPG ISO 9001:2008 Certificate.pdf

Committed to quality (7 December, 2010)

PPG (Project Professionals Group) has been accredited to the international quality management standard ISO 9001:2008. PPG has been externally assessed by auditors SAI-Global Limited and Qudos Management, as having a commitment to consistency and quality in the delivery of its services, for the global networking through memberships, project forwarding training, annual conference arrangements, exhibition attendance and marketing services. Certification demonstrates PPG’s continuous improvement and customer focus in line with proven management principals. The QEC program also offers a step-by-step approach which provides all members confidence in PPG’s system’s capabilities to meet the needs of the organisation and its members. The process also addresses the philosophies of good management practice covered by the Standard.

ITP Logistics Middle East magazine has covered an article “ Who hold the power in Middle East Logistics”. In these article they  have  featured 25 names of most influential CEO’s of Logistics. In this list of Middle East Mr. S. I. Mustafa has been ranked as leading in Saudi Arabia and ranked number 11 overall in the region. With the logistics sector increasing its focus on the Saudi Arabian market, it makes sense that Syed Mustafa heads the list of entrants from the Kingdom in this year’s power list.

“Another Major Step towards the Construction of the La Quinta Trade Gateway Facility”

Corpus Christi, TX - On December 23, 2009 the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) awarded the first construction contract associated with the long anticipated construction of the La Quinta Channel Extension project. The contract was awarded to RLB Contracting, Inc. of Port Lavaca, Texas for $1,123,400 to construct a 126-acre dredge material placement area on Port of Corpus Christi property in San Patricio County. This contract award is for the first of several construction projects required to complete the $75 million plan to construct the La Quinta Channel Extension.

PPG Indian member, Express Transport Pvt. Ltd., were recently awarded a turnkey project by a supplier based in India for a round trip movement to carry out testing of their 195 M/Ton 315 MVA Transformer (8.200 m x 4.050 m x 4.500 ms) from Mumbai port to Antwerp & return. The 195 Tonne Transformer, along with its accessories, was sent to M/s. Kema Nederland B.V., for testing. These tests were recently completed and Express Transport are now planning for the safe return leg from Antwerp to India.

TransProject LLC has this week delivered the first "Santa Sleigh" full of Christmas gifts to the Salvation Army Shelter in Houston. The first delivery comprised 72 stocking stuffed with goodies for the kids and a Wii system and accessories for the shelter day room. The shelter staff were extremely grateful. The shelter director, was unfortunately home sick but her staff called her and she actually drove in to see what we had delivered. She called Susan St. Germain and was actually crying when she thanked her. She told Susan that TransProject saved Christmas for them this year. Now - this was only the first delivery. TransProject will finish shopping this week and will have two more loads to deliver to the Shelter.

Corpus Christi, Texas – Taking the next step in the development of the La Quinta Trade Gateway project, the port commission approved a Professional Services Agreement for engineering designs with Goldston Engineering, a CH2M HILL company, on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. The multi-purpose facility will be designed to handle a wide variety of general cargo including containers, military, wind turbines, steel pipe, and more. Completion of preliminary engineering for full build out and final design for the initial 800' to 1000' dock will provide the necessary information to define costs and determine completion schedules. The goal is to complete the design and be ready to solicit bids for construction of the first dock by the end of 2010. “This is one more step towards realizing one of the most important Port diversification projects. Goldston Engineering is no stranger to the Port, they have worked on many projects with us over the years. We look forward to working with them again” Said John LaRue, Executive Director.