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PPG India set to raise profile at CTL-IMEX 2009

Set to enhance its market share, Sahil Freight Express will profile its robust portfolio of services at the forthcoming CTL-IMEX 2009 to be held at the Bombay Exhibition grounds, Goregaon, Mumbai, from 29^th to 31^st January, 2009. Titans of global trade and industry are expected to convene on a common business networking platform at this premiere event for cargo, transport and logistics. For those at Sahil Freight, a privately owned company which has been delivering tailored logistics solutions for clients since 1986, it will be an opportunity to meet and network with various trade representatives as well as with prospective customers. “Our participation will tremendously enhance our brand image as well as our company name,” says Mr. Suhail Shaikh, Managing Director.

PPG Vietnam Handle Key Shipments for Vital Hydroelectric Project

PPG Vietnam, Vantage Logistics Corp., have successfully concluded the delivery of Hydroelectric Plant Equipment for the vital Ba Ha Project. This project is one of the biggest and most important hydroelectric plant in the middle of Vietnam, located on 15 wards of 2 districts belonging to 2 provinces (Phu Yen and Gia Lai). The project investment is VND4.275bil (USD252m), with 2 main generators each with a capacity of 220MW, to supply electric for a large area within the middle, north and south of Vietnam, to contribute in the economic development and livelihood of these developing regions. The level of importance of this project is so high that it was carried out directly under the special structure of Vietnam’s Prime Minister.

PPG Launches World-First Innovative Project Forwarding Training Program

A new innovative project cargo training course has been specially designed for companies seeking to fast-track the skills and knowledge of talented employees that will improve bottom line performance. Mumbai has been selected as the venue for the first International Project Forwarding Education Program running from January 28-29, 2009, because of its central location for international participants. The two-day course has been developed at the request of freight forwarding professionals following concerns about the critical international skills shortage in the supply chain and logistics industry.

PPG Powers Supply Chain

Over dimensional cargo specialists, Project Professionals Group, has continued its success in providing logistics solutions for the power supply manufacturing sector.Sahil Freight Express, India’s largest privately owned freight forwarder, has recently completed the transportation of two 105 tonne transformers to Iraq for EMCO Ltd, one of India’s leading manufacturers of such equipment. Each transformer measured L6.8m x W4.3m x H3.1m and was transported about 30 kilometres from Thane by road to the port of Mumbai and then shipped to Umm Qaser in southern Iraq.

PPG Vietnam Successfully Conclude Large Shipment of Mining Equipment

October 2008: PPG Member for Vietnam, Vantage Logistics, has successfully concluded a delivery of mining equipment from China to Haiphong and transhipment to Thi Nai port – Qui nhon city. Vantage’s scope of services included Boarding Agent Services, Mobile Cranes and Door Delivery to My Thanh Mine, Phu My district, Binh Dinh Province. The overall shipment comprised 5,250cbm of equipment on board MV “Tien Thanh 68” which berthed at Thi Nai Port and successfully discharged all of the equipment 3 days.

PPG Turkey Key Players in Erbil Infrastructure Developments

PPG Turkey, Pan Lojistik Hizmetleri ve Tic. Ltd. Sti., have played a significant role in the ongoing development in Erbil, Turkey. Since Erbil is renewing their infrastructure, there have been mass investments in construction in that region and Pan Lojistik has handled many project operations to Erbil.

Kris TV News Video - Port of Corpus Christi Chosen to Hold PPG Conference

Please click on the images (left) for the Kris TV news version regarding the next annual conference of PPG to be held in The Solomon P. Ortiz Conference Facility, Corpus Christi, USA from 29th July – 1st August, 2009. The Port of Corpus Christi is mid-way along the Texas coast on the Gulf of Mexico (approximately 150 miles north of the United States/Mexico border). The conference will be sponsored by the Port of Corpus Christi.

PPG Malaysia Loadout 1,200 tonne Quay Cranes

PPG Member for Malaysia, Megalift Sdn. Bhd., has successfully concluded the load-out of 3 units of North Port Quay Cranes at the IMPSA Yard at Lumut. Each crane had overall dimensions of L 120.0 m x W 22.0 m x H 77.0 m and each weighed 1,200 tonnes. Megalift’s scope of work included the provision of 60 axle line of THP/SL hydraulic multi axle modular trailers and 12 axle of Self Propelled Trailers for a work duration of 15 days in Lumut; Mobilisation & Demobilisation of equipment and manpower; Provision of 4 x 8 metre beams for loading of cranes at IMPSA yard at Lumut; and Ro/Ro of cranes onto barge.

PPG Japan and Vietnam help to protect Phu Quoc’s pristine Environment

Recently PPG Japan (Allfort) and PPG Vietnam (Vantage) contributed their part in the protection of Phu Quoc’s environment. Phu Quoc is a beautiful island South of Vietnam, located in Gulf of Thailand. In line with PPG’s commitment to SmartWay, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, PPG members are constantly striving to explore eco-friendly solutions. The nature of the island is still unexploited, with its pristine beaches, laid-back vibes, golden-brown sands and calm and peaceful atmosphere. All of this results in a really relaxing paradise-like location that needs to be preserved for future generations.

PPG Malaysia “Bridge Enormous Gaps”

This project is part of the on-going widening of the existing Penang Bridge from 2 lanes to 3 lanes. UEM had contacted Megalift to propose and execute a method on how to shift 9 units of the existing emergency lay-by to make way for the new 3^rd lane. Megalift then came out with the method of using their hydraulic gantries and skidding system. The hydraulic gantries would be used to jack-up/lift-up the lay-by off of its foundation and onto its new foundation and the skid system would be used to skid the lay-by 4.8m to its new position. The hydraulic gantries were positioned underneath the lay-by, 2 units on each pile cap, and the skid system positioned on top of the gantry.

PPG UAE and UK Demonstrate Versatility

Triple Crown Shipping & Logistics, Dubai, have teamed with Quality Freight Ltd., UK, to successfully concluded shipments of reconditioned decompression chambers for the diving industry. The decompression chambers were shipped from Aberdeen and Preston to Dubai. Major Components Comprised: (Item 1) Chamber and IUC Lock (ALPV346/279) Dims: 4840 x 2134 x 2565 mm (Item 2) Chamber (60/6202) Dims: 2390 x 2390 x 2565 mm (Item 3) Chamber (40/7613) Dims: 7690 x 2438 plus flanging x 2565 mm (Item 4) DDC020/TUP009 Dims: 8940 x 2565 x 2565 mm

18,000 Kgs Dims: 8.966 x 3.607 x 3.886m

PPG Sudan Ship Huge Engines

After extremely short notice from the project owner, following the main contractor’s failure to supply sufficient equipment, PPG member for Sudan, Darka For Trading Services Co., Ltd., was invited in to rectify these problems and assist in getting the project back on track in accordance with urgent deadlines and time-frames. Darka was responsible for the handling, loading and transportation to site of 2 x 120 tonne Engines (Each L 9.60 m x W 3.50 m x H 3.90 m) utilising their own equipment and with the assistance of PPG major sponsor SAL on board their vessel M/V "Anngret" in Port Sudan.

PPG Inaugural Conference a Huge Success

During the PPG Conference proper on Thursday 28th August, attended by 110 delegates, presentations were made by Rickmers-Linie GmbH; Ruslan International Ltd.; Beluga Chartering GmbH; Sun Communications; Chipolbrok; The Port of Aarhus; SAL (Schiffahrtskontor Altes Land GmbH & Co. KG); The Port of Corpus Christi Authority; K/S Combi Lift; Professional Logistics Group, Inc; Siemens Power Generation Wind Power; Delacour Law Firm; DSV; and The Commercial College. Also in attendance was Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International.

PPG Ireland Ship Cement Block Making Plant

PPG Member for Ireland, Quality Freight Ltd., has successfully loaded an entire Concrete Manufacturing Plant from Ireland to Colombia. The cargo was transferred to Antwerp for loading onboard M/V “Star First” on 28th August 2008 and is expected to arrive in Cartagena, Colombia, 11 days later, weather permitting. The cargo comprised 17 x 40' open top containers and 22 40' HC units along with 300cbm of oversize cargo. Overall weight 661.360 tonnes with the heaviest unit weight of 15.5 tonnes. The project was delivered on time and on budget to the ultimate Consignee Concretodo S.A.

PPG USA Plays Key Role in the Port of Duluth Minnesota’s Emergence as Global Gateway for Wind Energy

Duluth, Minn., U.S.A. – The Port of Duluth-Superior, which has been emerging as a key link in the wind energy supply chain worldwide, marks another milestone this week as the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Flinterland, loaded with 54 wind turbine blades manufactured in North America, heads to the port of Suape, Brazil. In September – along with blades, rotors and hub sets from other offshore destinations – these 37-meter blades will become part of the first units assembled at IMPSA Wind’s new $90 million wind generator manufacturing plant.

PPG Vietnam Export 445 Tonnes Over-Sized Steel Structures

PPG Vietnam, Vantage Logistics, successfully concluded an export shipment of 445 tonnes Steel Structures in Early September from HCMC Port for a global EPC contractor. The project went smoothly despite Vietnam's current poor infrastructure conditions (muddy roads, lack of port equipment etc).

PPG China Ship Huge Ship Blocks

PPG member for China, Shanghai Ocean Knight Shipping, Inc, has successfully concluded the transportation for total 9pcs (Total: 6,983.34cbm, 831.5tonnes) of ship blocks fm JiangYin Port, JiangSu province, China. The blocks are scheduled to arrival at a ship-building plant in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 6 July, 2008.
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Rail network opening up for turbine components

PPG conference guest speakers, at PLG (Professional Logistics Group), has devised a transport frame that overcomes one of the biggest hurdles for rail shipment of wind turbines and has built a new transport service on the back of the innovation. Designers at PLG of Oak Park, Illinois, created the containers with interchangeable interior plates. These accommodate blades of different sizes and makes, as well as offering different storage configurations. That versatility allows for far more rail forwarding of turbine blades arriving by ship.

Transgroup Targets Renewable Energy Industry

Project Professionals Group, will continue to market its oversize logistics capabilities to the growing renewable energy industry, particularly wind power, according to the group’s general manager Kevin Stephens.

Mr Stephens said PPG members TransGroup Worldwide Logistics and Rhenus Logistics had recently returned from the Windpower 2008 Conference & Exhibition in Houston, Texas, and had reported excellent feedback in regard to potential new business opportunities.

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